Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple, Ipoh, Perak

The third and final stop of our cave-y day trip led us to a religious path, a temple. I was the only one who did not explore the cave temple due to a university event in the past. Now i do.

I remembered then, in my brief time at the cave temple, the beauty and serenity surrounding it. There is something about caves that feels sacred, tranquil and peaceful. I went there today, after a tiring Gua Tempurung expedition and lunch. The way in to the cave temple passes through neighbourhood. The opening of the cave and the statue of the Goddess of Mercy welcomed us at the entrance. At the sides of the stairs into the cave temple are decorated with wood and rock carvings. We walked inside the cave temple; then proceeded further in where a Chinese style garden enthralled.

Entering the cave temple.

Nature's artwork.

There are fishes and turtles in the pond, and in another had blossoming lotus at its surface. We were there almost evening and we could see people exercising or jogging. There is a stone reflexology area.

Lush greenery surrounding the ponds.

The white lotus.

Just before we left the cave temple, we visited the monkeys.

Limestone bridge hung up in the hills. Seen at the front of the cave temple.

An exhausting day; a satisfied one. There are more cave temples around Ipoh... but that will be another day trip in the future.

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