• Explore very famous Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram Temple
• Admire at 108 ft –long reclining Buddha image draped in gold leafed saffron robe
• Click plenty of photographs and treasure your golden moments
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Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram Temple is the home to a 108 ft –long reclining Buddha image draped in a gold leafed saffron robe. Built in 1845, it is the largest temple in Penang that makes an interesting sight with ornate, gold pagodas and mural painted walls. Painted in blue and yellow this temple is the best example of Thai architecture and is the centre of faith and religion.

Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram Temple is a very famous destination among local and foreign tourists. Also known as Wat Buppharam, this temple has 108 ft long reclining Buddha image draped in a gold-leafed saffron robe. It signifies Buddha’s final resting position at death and symbolizes detachment. Apart from this it has smaller statues of the ‘Awaken one’ in various guises. In the prayer hall, you will see statues of other popular deities.