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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
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Kampung Sungai Ara
Penang, Malaysia · Asia
About Kampung Sungai Ara
Kampung Sungai Ara works well as a base: 10 minutes from Balik Pulau, 10km from Penang Bridge.
Kampung Sungai Ara is in Penang, Malaysia, with about 140,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Balik Pulau, about 5 km away.
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What is there to see near Kampung Sungai Ara?
Within an hour or so of Kampung Sungai Ara: Kek Lok Si Temple (8 km), Penang Bridge (10 km), George Town, Penang (11 km), Penang Hill (11 km).
Where is Kampung Sungai Ara?
Kampung Sungai Ara is in Penang, Malaysia, about 5 km from Balik Pulau.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 140,849
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Malaysia
- Region
- Penang
- Timezone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Coordinates
- 5.3270, 100.2735
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Worth the detour from Kampung Sungai Ara
5 notable places within an hour's 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.
10 km · about 20 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.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Penang Hill
833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
11 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.
12 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Kampung Sungai Ara
- 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.
- Right herePenang Hill833-metre hill above George Town with colonial bungalows and island views, reached by funicular from Air Itam.
When to drive here
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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