Sunday 23 January 2011

Butterfly Park @ Penang

Its another early in the morning where we decided to wake early and travel to Penang island. Its just not that sleepy when u can see the beauty of sunrise along the Gurney drive to our destination this day : 
The Penang Butterfly Farm. What a surprise visit as we throw away our books and make friend with butterflies and nature for the day!

The beauty of sunrise at Gurney Drive

After long drive finally we reach! hello Penang Butterfly Farm

Pupae : We will become butterflies soon...wohoo!

Of course there is no lack of flowers for butterflies

Please don't pick my wing...i cannot fly!!

The most disgusting insect in the world for her!

The honeycomb

Wonder why the scorpions so 相亲相爱?





Butterfly snapshot all the way round!

Am i look like a dinasour?

Can u see me?


A small waterfall inside the park!The water is just so clean and cool!

Photoshooting competition

鸳鸯作伴

一对鸳鸯在池塘里戏水

Who can lend me a hand,please?

Don't worry, its just a fake giant!

Penang Butterfly Farm
No. 830, Jalan Teluk Bahang,
11050 Penang, Malaysia.
Tel: 60-4-8851253
Fax: 60-4-8851741 (Gen)/ 60-4-8852011 (A/C) / 60-4-8906885 (Online)
Web: www.butterfly-insect.com
Email: info@butterfly-insect.com





Saturday 22 January 2011

Kek Lok Si 极乐寺

Its almost Chinese New Year. During this time of the year, one of the most recommended place to visit in Penang is 'Kek Lok Si' also known as the 'Temple of Supreme Bliss' or 'Temple of Sukhavati', where lanterns and ornaments will be hung. People from afar can see the place lit up beautifully at night. It is the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia.

The little pagoda in the pond where people make wishes and throw some coins. According to believes, if the coin falls into the lotus, you wish will be granted and vice versa.


Pagoda of 10000 Buddhas, the signature emblem of Kek Lok Si

One of the many shrines of Kek Lok Si

Route of the incline lift to the main prayer hall and pagoda

The twelve horoscope according to the arrangement.

Mouse
Ox
Tiger
Rabbit
Dragon
Snake
We are both Horses
Goat
Monkey
Rooster
Dog
Pig

The Goddess of Mercy Pavillion was still in construction. This is done by the generous donations from the affluent Chinese community. 16 carved dragon pillars were built, carrying the top of three concentric octogonals roof. 


Koi Pond

Carved stone wall

After one had done some charity such as donation, one can ring the bell

The lanterns at Kek Lok Si

Tel: +604-8283317 / 8998222
Opening Hours: 9a.m. - 6p.m.
Rapid Penang Bus Route: U201/U203/U204/U206/U502

Credit to Wikipedia, Penang-Online.com and Penang-Traveltips for informations