Among religious landmarks of the destination the Snake Temple is one of the most interesting objects to visit. The temple is remarkable not only for its unique architecture. It is mentioned in numerous legends. According to one of the legends the temple was erected on a place of a priest’s house. The priest was a man of boundless kindness and turned his house into home for all poor and helpless people. The priest was that kind that even let snakes into his house. Tourists can witness a genuine miracle happening each year in the temple. During the Buddha holidays lots of snakes slither into the temple.
In the suburban district of George town tourists will find a well known mountain named Bukit Bendera climbing to the top of which is a popular ritual among tourists. They will find a great observation ground on the top of the mountain presenting a good panorama of all the districts of the island. Getting to the top of the mountain of 833m height is possible in two ways: either on foot or by a special cable railway. The largest and most beautiful religious construction on the island is considered to be the Kek Lok Si temple or Temple of Supreme Bliss. Its festive opening was held in 1890. The construction of the temple lasted for 20 years. .
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