R. Doug Wicker — Author

In today’s article we’ll finish up with two photos of Dhammikarama Burmese Temple, then head over to Choo Chay Keong Temple before finishing up on Armenian Street. Along the way we’ll drive by a colorful Hindu temple with some really elaborate exterior details. So, lots to see and do, starting with those two photos of Dhammikarama Burmese Temple:. And whereas you saw the grounds on Monday, today I’ll treat you to pictures of the 27-foot/8.2-meter gilded standing Buddha as well as the altar containing a statue of Buddha in a teaching posture:

After our tour group gathered and reboarded our bus, we headed toward Choo Chay Keong Temple, but not before passing yet another Hindu temple for some quick shots taken from the bus:

It was only about a ten-minute drive from Dhammikarama to Choo Chay Keong, which is located at the corner of Cannon and Armenian in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. It’s small, but it’s worth a stop. That’s especially true as you’re now seconds away from the world-famous murals of Armenian Street.

Also known as Yap Kongsi Temple, this structure was built in 1924, and it was built as an ancestral clan house. The “Yap” and “Kongsi”names derive from the Lum Yeong Tong Yap Kongsi clans. Now for a quick look inside:

Now let’s head out onto Armenian Street. I’ll be showing you some really neat sights, including murals, next week. Until then, here’s a little something to whet your appetite:

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