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Kek Lok Si Temple
Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist temple complex in Penang, featuring a striking seven-story pagoda blending Chinese, Thai, and Burmese styles.
8 km · about 15 min drive
AsiaMalaysiaPenang
Kampung Pondok Upih
Penang, Malaysia · Asia
About Kampung Pondok Upih
Kampung Pondok Upih works well as a base: 10 minutes from Kampung Permatang Pasir, 10km from Penang Hill.
Kampung Pondok Upih is in Penang, Malaysia, with about 7,700 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Kampung Permatang Pasir, about 5 km away.
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What is there to see near Kampung Pondok Upih?
Within an hour or so of Kampung Pondok Upih: Kek Lok Si Temple (8 km), Penang Hill (10 km), George Town Street Art (14 km), George Town, Penang (14 km).
Where is Kampung Pondok Upih?
Kampung Pondok Upih is in Penang, Malaysia, about 5 km from Kampung Permatang Pasir.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 7,679
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Malaysia
- Region
- Penang
- Timezone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Coordinates
- 5.3373, 100.2325
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Worth the detour from Kampung Pondok Upih
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Penang Hill
833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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George Town Street Art
A UNESCO World Heritage city in Penang transformed into an open-air gallery with famous interactive murals and steel rod caricatures.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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George Town, Penang
A UNESCO World Heritage city blending colonial architecture, vibrant street art, and some of Asia's best street food.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Penang Bridge
The 13.5 km crossing that first linked Penang island to mainland Malaysia in 1985, sweeping low over the strait with George Town's skyline ahead: host of the annual bridge marathon.
14 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Kampung Pondok Upih
- Right herePenang Hill833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
- Right herePenang BridgeThe 13.5 km crossing that first linked Penang island to mainland Malaysia in 1985, sweeping low over the strait with George Town's skyline ahead: host of the annual bridge marathon.
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Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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