Uniqueness of this attraction
Uniqueness of this attraction
Before you start fearing for your life, the snakes here are pretty docile. With the scent of incense burning all around the temple, the tree snakes and vipers lay motionless on their perches. Devotees and visitors can walk around freely - with prayers and offerings being offered to the temple deity. There is also a snake pool at the back of the temple, filled with fruit trees where the snakes are just chilling out and cooling off on hot days.
Other things to do here?
Other things to do here?
Be on the look out for the 600-pound bell made from China reportedly made during the Manchurian Dynasty in 1886. The bell sits in the main hall and is rung on the 1st and 15th days of every month of the Chinese calendar to invite the denizens of heaven and hell to pray.
What to bring home?
What to bring home?
For those brave enough, you can have your photo taken with a full grown python for RM30 (2 pieces of 5R snap) in a few short minutes. A worthy souvenir for any snake lover!
Who should I travel with?
Who should I travel with?
Solo , Group
Getting around
Getting around
If you are coming from mainland Penang, getting to Snake Temple by bus is relatively easy depending on the location you are from ;
RAPID BUS - 302(FROM JETTY TO BAYAN LEPAS) PRICE : RM1.40
RAPID BUS - 401(FROM JETTY TO BALIK PULAU) PRICE : RM2.00
RAPID BUS - 401E(FROM JETTY TO BALIK PULAU) PRICE : RM2.80
RAPID BUS - 302(FROM JETTY TO BAYAN LEPAS) PRICE : RM1.40
RAPID BUS - 401(FROM JETTY TO BALIK PULAU) PRICE : RM2.00
RAPID BUS - 401E(FROM JETTY TO BALIK PULAU) PRICE : RM2.80
Insiders’ tips
Insiders’ tips
The Hokkien Kongsi will be celebrating the birthday of the Cheng Chooi Chor Soo Kong Deity of Hock Hin Keong (popularly known as the Snake Temple) on the eve of 1 February 2017, corresponding to the 6th Day of Chinese New Year. Expect to see awesome lion dances with cultural performances, fireworks and many more in a festival that is expected to welcome devotees as far as Indonesia and Thailand!
Built in homage to Buddhist monk and healer Chor Soo Kong in 1850, legend has it that snakes have decided to move in the temple after the death of the monk.
Opening hours
| Monday | 06:00 am to 07:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 06:00 am to 07:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 06:00 am to 07:00 pm |
| Thursday | 06:00 am to 07:00 pm |
| Friday | 06:00 am to 07:00 pm |
| Saturday | 06:00 am to 07:00 pm |
| Sunday | 06:00 am to 07:00 pm |
Built in homage to Buddhist monk and healer Chor Soo Kong in 1850, legend has it that snakes have decided to move in the temple after the death of the monk.
Opening hours
| Monday | 06:00 am to 07:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 06:00 am to 07:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 06:00 am to 07:00 pm |
| Thursday | 06:00 am to 07:00 pm |
| Friday | 06:00 am to 07:00 pm |
| Saturday | 06:00 am to 07:00 pm |
| Sunday | 06:00 am to 07:00 pm |
Uniqueness of this attraction
Uniqueness of this attraction
Before you start fearing for your life, the snakes here are pretty docile. With the scent of incense burning all around the temple, the tree snakes and vipers lay motionless on their perches. Devotees and visitors can walk around freely - with prayers and offerings being offered to the temple deity. There is also a snake pool at the back of the temple, filled with fruit trees where the snakes are just chilling out and cooling off on hot days.
Other things to do here?
Other things to do here?
Be on the look out for the 600-pound bell made from China reportedly made during the Manchurian Dynasty in 1886. The bell sits in the main hall and is rung on the 1st and 15th days of every month of the Chinese calendar to invite the denizens of heaven and hell to pray.
What to bring home?
What to bring home?
For those brave enough, you can have your photo taken with a full grown python for RM30 (2 pieces of 5R snap) in a few short minutes. A worthy souvenir for any snake lover!
Who should I travel with?
Who should I travel with?
Solo , Group
Getting around
Getting around
If you are coming from mainland Penang, getting to Snake Temple by bus is relatively easy depending on the location you are from ;
RAPID BUS - 302(FROM JETTY TO BAYAN LEPAS) PRICE : RM1.40
RAPID BUS - 401(FROM JETTY TO BALIK PULAU) PRICE : RM2.00
RAPID BUS - 401E(FROM JETTY TO BALIK PULAU) PRICE : RM2.80
RAPID BUS - 302(FROM JETTY TO BAYAN LEPAS) PRICE : RM1.40
RAPID BUS - 401(FROM JETTY TO BALIK PULAU) PRICE : RM2.00
RAPID BUS - 401E(FROM JETTY TO BALIK PULAU) PRICE : RM2.80
Insiders’ tips
Insiders’ tips
The Hokkien Kongsi will be celebrating the birthday of the Cheng Chooi Chor Soo Kong Deity of Hock Hin Keong (popularly known as the Snake Temple) on the eve of 1 February 2017, corresponding to the 6th Day of Chinese New Year. Expect to see awesome lion dances with cultural performances, fireworks and many more in a festival that is expected to welcome devotees as far as Indonesia and Thailand!
