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Dhammikarama Burmese Temple
Sight4.6 · 1 4154.3 · 895≈ 45 minFree entry7.0 km from the center
The only Burmese Buddhist temple in Penang and the oldest in Malaysia, founded in 1803 in the heritage district of Pulau Tikus. The complex stands out with its tiered golden roofs (pyatthat), ornate teakwood carvings, and an ancient sacred wishing well dating back to the temple's origins. Inside, visitors encounter colossal marble Buddha statues, vivid murals recounting Buddhist teachings, and a soaring Golden Pagoda Bell Tower.
Highlights
- Oldest Burmese Buddhist temple in Malaysia (1803)
- Traditional multi-tiered golden pyatthat roofs
- Historic 19th-century sacred wishing well
- Colossal marble Buddha statues and Golden Pagoda Bell Tower
Opening hours
| Mon | 08:00 – 17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Wed | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Thu | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Fri | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Sat | 08:00 – 17:00 |
| Sun | 08:00 – 17:00 |
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