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262 Jalan Air Itam, 11400 Penang


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Heong Giam Si Temple

Heong Giam Si Temple is a big Buddhist temple along Jalan Air Itam, near the Penang State Mosque. The style of construction indicates that it was built in the 1980's in the Taoist style, with curving roof ridges and roof ornamentations.

Getting there

Heong Giam Si Temple is located along Jalan Air Itam, beside Jalan Sekolah La Salle. Rapid Penang buses that pass along Jalan Air Itam in front of it include 201, 202, 203, U204 and 206.

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Heong Giam Si Temple (30 January 2005)
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Heong Giam Si Temple (30 January 2005)
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Altar at Heong Giam Si Temple (30 January 2005)
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Another view of Heong Giam Si Temple (30 January 2005)
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