Immerse Yourself At Beautiful Temples To Visit During Chinese New Year

If you are wondering about places to enjoy beautiful sceneries but still feel the vibe of celebrating Chinese New Year (CNY), temples are the perfect place to visit. So, here we have recommended 10 beautiful temples to visit during CNY.

10 Beautiful Temples In Malaysia To Visit During CNY

1. Kek Lok Si Temple, Penang

Fun Fact: On of the unique attractions in Penang to visit is the Kek Lok Si Temple. It is the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia and is also known as the ‘Temple of Supreme Bliss’

Address: Kek Lok Si Temple, Jln Balik Pulau, 11500 Air Itam, Penang

Opening Hours: Daily, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm

Ticket Price:

Type of Tickets	Price
Temple	Free
Pagoda	RM2
Incline Lift	RM3

Curious to know more? Visit their Official Website.

2. Penang Kuan Yin Temple

Fun Fact: One of the oldest temples in Penang and known as the Temple of the Goddess of Mercy

Address: 30, Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang

Opening Hours: Daily, 5:00 am to 6:00 pm (Hours may change during celebrations and festivities)

Entrance Fee: Free

Curious to know more? Unfortunately, Penang Kuan Yin Temple does not have any social media but their phone number is 04-261 4137 to contact them.

3. Khoo Kongsi Clan Temple, Penang

Fun Fact: The clan house was rebuilt in a 4-year long project that was completed in 1906 after the original house was destroyed in a fire

Address: 18, Cannon Square, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang

Opening Hours: Daily, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Ticket Price: 

Type	Price
Adult	RM10
Children (Under 12 years old)	RM1
Children (Under 5 years old)	Free

Curious to know more? Visit their Official Website and Facebook.

4. Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple, Perak

Fun Fact: Other than the magnificent cave temple, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake and garden.

Address: Persiaran Sepakat 3, Taman Endah Jaya, 31350 Ipoh, Perak

Opening Hours: Daily, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Entrance Fee: Free

Curious to know more? Unfortunately, Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple does not have any social media but their phone number is 05-312 8112 to contact them.

5. Ling Sen Tong Temple, Perak

Fun Fact: The garden in front is decorated with vibrant colourful statues of characters from Chinese mythology and folklore such as the Monkey King from the classic tale Journey to the West

Address: Ling Sen Tong Temple, Gunung Rapat, 31350 Ipoh, Perak

Opening Hours: Daily,9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Entrance Fee: Free

6. Sam Poh Tong Temple, Perak

Fun Fact: It is built within a limestone cave and is the oldest cave temple in Ipoh, Perak

Address: Sam Poh Tong Cave Temple, Kampung Gunung Rapat, 31350 Ipoh, Perak

Opening Hours: Daily, 7:00 am – 2:30 pm

Entrance Fee: Free

Curious to know more? Unfortunately, Sam Poh Tong Temple does not have any social media but their phone number is 05-255 2772 to contact them.

7. Jing Loong Shan Wan Fo Shih, Selangor

Fun Fact: Its construction is modelled after some of China’s most well-known temples and features traditional Chinese architectural elements.

Address: Jing Loong Shan Wan Fo Shih, Kampung Stesen, Rawang, Selangor

Opening Hours: Daily, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Entrance Fee: Free

Curious to know more? Unfortunately, Jing Loong Shan Wan Fo Shih does not have any social media but their phone number is 03-6091 9378 to contact them.

8. Thean Hou Temple, KL

Fun Fact: This temple entrance shares the same feature as A-Ma Cultural Village’s Tin Hau Temple in Macau 

Address: 65, Persiaran Endah, Taman Persiaran Desa, 50460 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

Opening Hours: Daily, 8:00 am – 10:00 pm

Entrance Fee: Free

Curious to know more? Visit their Official Website and Facebook.

9. Chin Swee Cares Temple, Pahang

Fun Fact: The foundation for the temple was dug using manual labour and it was impossible to use modern machinery because of the steep and rocky terrain

Address: Exit 68, Genting Sempah, Pahang, 28750 Bentong

Opening Hours: Daily, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Entrance Fee: Free

Curious to know more? Visit their Official Website and Facebook.

10. Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, Melaka

Fun Fact: The temple was awarded a UNESCO award for outstanding architectural restoration in 2003

Address: 25, Jalan Tokong, Kampung Dua, 75200 Melaka

Opening Hours: Daily, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm

Entrance Fee: Free

Curious to know more? Visit their Official Website.

Here we have listed 10 beautiful temples to visit during this year’s CNY. So spend your Chinese New Year this year by immersing yourself in the beauty of Buddhist architecture and features.

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