Guidebook for George Town
Sightseeing
Dharmikarama Burmese Temple is the only Burmese Buddhist temple outside Myanmar. Located in Georgetown Penang, it stands opposite Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple, with a pair of large stone elephants flanking the front gates. Inside the pagoda grounds is a Boddhi tree, a wishing pond and apartments for monks. Devotees have contributed many statues of Buddha, so his serene-faced image can be found at almost every corner in different meditation poses. The walkways have a series of panels with beautiful murals depicting scenes of the journey of Prince Siddharta (dressed in typical Burmese fashion) achieving Nirvana and becoming Buddha. Read More... Opening Hours: 05:00 – 18:00 Address: 24 Lorong Bu
Burmese Buddhist Temple
Dharmikarama Burmese Temple is the only Burmese Buddhist temple outside Myanmar. Located in Georgetown Penang, it stands opposite Wat Chayamangkalaram Temple, with a pair of large stone elephants flanking the front gates. Inside the pagoda grounds is a Boddhi tree, a wishing pond and apartments for monks. Devotees have contributed many statues of Buddha, so his serene-faced image can be found at almost every corner in different meditation poses. The walkways have a series of panels with beautiful murals depicting scenes of the journey of Prince Siddharta (dressed in typical Burmese fashion) achieving Nirvana and becoming Buddha. Read More... Opening Hours: 05:00 – 18:00 Address: 24 Lorong Bu
The Church of Immaculate Conception is a Roman Catholic parish on the island of Penang, in the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia. The church is about a 40 minute drive from the Penang International Airport and 30 minute-drive from the Sungai Nibong Express Bus Terminal. The church spans across the urban district of Pulau Tikus, westwards along the northern coast, to the northwestern tip of the island, covering the suburban areas of Tanjong Tokong, Tanjung Bungah, Batu Ferringhi and Teluk Bahang. The history of Church of Immaculate Conception traces back to 1811, during the early Eurasian settlements in Pulau Tikus, which makes it the second oldest church in the diocese after Church of t
Church of the Immaculate Conception, Penang
Lorong MaktabThe Church of Immaculate Conception is a Roman Catholic parish on the island of Penang, in the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia. The church is about a 40 minute drive from the Penang International Airport and 30 minute-drive from the Sungai Nibong Express Bus Terminal. The church spans across the urban district of Pulau Tikus, westwards along the northern coast, to the northwestern tip of the island, covering the suburban areas of Tanjong Tokong, Tanjung Bungah, Batu Ferringhi and Teluk Bahang. The history of Church of Immaculate Conception traces back to 1811, during the early Eurasian settlements in Pulau Tikus, which makes it the second oldest church in the diocese after Church of t