PENANG SNAKE TEMPLE
The Snake Temple is one of Penang's 'Malaysia-Truly Asia' sight, to quote Tourism Malaysia.
The Penang Snake Temple is about 3km from the airport in Sungai Kluang, Bayan Lepas. Built in honour of Chor Soo Kong, a Buddhist priest and healer, legend has it that the monk gave shelter to the snakes and when the temple was completed after his death, they moved in on their own.
After that, the snakes were believed to the disciples of the priest, so it became the home to several resident venomous Wagler's pit vipers and green tree snakes. The temple is also known as the Temple of the Azure Cloud or Pure Cloud Temple and was constructed in 1850 as a result of a generous donation from a Scotsman, David Brown, whom Chor Soo Kong is said to have healed of an incurable disease using local medicine.
There is a small exhibition annexe next door to the temple with the tanks containing snakes. The entry fee is cheap but it will be expensive if you want to take a photo while holding a snake.
Opening Hours:
06;00 - 19:00
Location:
Bayan Lepas
Price Range:
For temple -FREE
Snake farm: Adult - RM5, Kids - RM3
There is a small exhibition annexe next door to the temple with the tanks containing snakes. The entry fee is cheap but it will be expensive if you want to take a photo while holding a snake.
Opening Hours:
06;00 - 19:00
Location:
Bayan Lepas
Price Range:
For temple -FREE
Snake farm: Adult - RM5, Kids - RM3
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