What makes it 71% Couple-Friendly: Couples can share incense rituals, pose together with a handled viper, and admire carvings, yet the site is small and offers limited quiet seating for extended romantic time.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Couples can explore the temple halls, light incense, join a snake photo session, and visit the serpentarium without rushing.
Explore the main prayer hall:
Walk among carved dragons, stone lions and view the 600-pound bell imported from China in 1886.
Tip: Arrive early to avoid crowds and capture soft morning light on the dragon motifs.
Light incense and make an offering:
Purchase incense sticks or joss paper (≈RM2–5) and place them at the altar for blessings.
Tip: Bring spare change and stand upwind to avoid heavy smoke.
Pose with temple snakes:
Drape de-venomed pit vipers under staff supervision for a memorable photo (RM40 per person).
Tip: Book your slot on arrival to secure your preferred time and avoid waits.
Visit the adjacent Snake Farm:
Enter the small serpentarium to see over 50 snake species and learn about local conservation.
Tip: Combine this visit with the photo session for a wildlife-themed date.

Leia
This temple has been around since 1805. It’s a small, simple temple. There were only a few snakes visible during my visit, mostly curled up and sleeping. Good for a quick look if you are in the Bayan Lepas area, but don't expect like Kek Lok Si. Admission is free.
SW
A bit far from the city but it was worth the trip. Snakes were inside the hall and outside in the trees. You can also pay to take photos with the python in the plastic box.
David Geraghty
Worth a visit if you have 10–15 minutes to spare. Inside the temple there are several snakes on display in the open. For a compulsory fee, you can have your photo taken with a very large snake if you wish. Outside, there is a small garden where you can try to spot snakes in the trees — they are extremely well camouflaged. Entry to the temple itself is free.
Elias Jungbeck
I’d strongly advise every sane human being to never step even one foot into this hellhole of a temple. It actually isn’t really a temple, it’s trying to make as much dirty money by abusing animals in the most inhumane ways possible. What they call their temple is small and boring, the focus is all on the snakes. There’s a few green vipers that are apparently alive and poisonous (pretty stupid for ...
siauhwa tew
It’s a historic temple famous for having many snakes. But it has changed a lot as the world evolving. Now no more snakes everywhere, but only on the trees and the quantity is like not even 1/10 of what my parents used to see during their young age. The temple is now a tourist attraction more than a worship place, all incense pot inside the temple were covered, only incense pot outside the temple c...
Avoid the midday heat during Malaysia’s wet season (Sep–Nov) by visiting early in the morning. Expect larger crowds during Chinese New Year celebrations.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Incense offering | MYR 5 |
| Serpentarium entry (2 adults) | MYR 10 |
| Snake photo session (2×RM40) | MYR 80 |
| Parking | MYR 2 |
| Total Estimated | MYR 97 |
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Address: 10, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Bandar Bayan Baru, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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