Today I visited the Penang snake temple. The temple is smaller than I expected and lesser snake than I though it would have. Maybe the amount I am expecting is too much because I am expecting 100 plus snake.
Here is some history about the temple.
The Penang Snake Temple, also known as the Temple of the Azure Cloud (青云岩 Qing Yun Yan), is a unique Chinese temple located in Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia. It was built in 1850 to honor Chor Soo Kong (Qingshui), a Buddhist monk and healer who lived during the Song Dynasty. He was known for his compassion and healing powers, and many devotees believe that he had a special connection with snakes.
Legend has it that after the temple was completed, snakes mysteriously appeared and made it their home. These were believed to be pit vipers that had been protected by Chor Soo Kong. Remarkably, the snakes in the temple are generally calm and passive, likely due to the incense smoke and their docile nature, though their venom glands remain intact.
Over the years, the Snake Temple became a popular pilgrimage site for worshippers and a curious attraction for tourists. Today, it remains one of Penang's most iconic religious landmarks, blending spiritual heritage with local folklore.
