I recently went to Penang, Malaysia, and visited the famous local attraction, the Snake Temple. The Snake Temple, also known as the "Temple of Preah Veron", is a temple dedicated to gods and snakes, and is not only a religious site but also a very famous tourist attraction.
As soon as we arrived at the Snake Temple, we were amazed by the carvings and paintings inside the temple. Built in 1850, the Snake Temple has many brightly colored murals that showcase Penang's history and culture, giving people a sense of the rich religious atmosphere.
We came to the main hall of the temple and saw many snakes, including cobras, golden ringed snakes, cauliflower snakes, etc. The snakes here are considered sacred as legend has it that these snakes are the embodiment of the gods who guard the temple. The administrators of the Snake Temple pay great attention to the protection of the snakes, ensuring that they are properly cared for and eaten.
According to legend, the origins of the Penang Snake Temple can be traced back to a Chinese immigrant named Tan Thanh Lai. It is said that he encountered many hardships during his early immigration to Penang, and then received a dream revelation and obtained a secret recipe for making miracle medicine. He built a temple in Preah Wai Nian, south of Penang, where he raised many snakes and animals, using their blood and herbs to make miracle medicines.
Chen Qinglai's miracle medicine soon became famous, many sick people came to seek help, and the snake temple he founded became a place where many believers came to pray for protection. Over time, this snake temple has attracted more and more attention and gradually become an important religious site in the local area.
Today, Penang Snake Temple has become a famous tourist attraction, attracting a large number of tourists. Not only is it rich in history and culture, but there are also many wonderful performances and activities, such as snake dance performances and snake medicine making. The management of the Snake Temple also pays great attention to the protection of snake animals, ensuring that they are properly cared for and eaten to maintain the religious atmosphere and cultural traditions of the Snake Temple.
We also visited the snake pharmacy, where many different herbs and plants are used to make medicines for various ailments. These herbs are said to be mixed with the blood of snakes to produce powerful medicines.
Sleepy kittens
Today, the Snake Temple has become a famous tourist attraction, attracting a large number of tourists to visit and experience wonderful activities such as snake dance performances and snake medicine making.
Snakeskin
The snake's diet consists mainly of eggs
Overall, visiting the Snake Temple in Penang was a very special experience. This temple has a rich history and culture, as well as a stunning architecture and attraction. If you are traveling in Penang, you must not miss this unique place.