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Thean Hou Temple

65, Persiaran Endah, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
03-22747088
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Ranked #22 of 104 attractions in Kuala Lumpur
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Type: Religious Sites
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: This ornate Chinese temple dedicated to the Queen of Heaven, Thean Hou, protectorate of people who make their living from the sea. The temple borrows... more » Owner description: This ornate Chinese temple dedicated to the Queen of Heaven, Thean Hou, protectorate of people who make their living from the sea. The temple borrows from Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian traditions. Some visitors believe the panoramic views of KL alone make the trip up the hill worthwhile. « less
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

Interesting and easy to get to. We went during Chinese New Year with my child's class and it was a nice, cultural visit. The temple was clean and easy to navigate even during the busy season.

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

I have visited Thean Hou Temple a couple of times, I like it very much. For traveller who like photograph, it's a different feel if you visit in different time. Evening visit would be better, it's to that hot; but morning visit also a great sunlight photographing experience, of course it would be a bit hotter. Overall, a good place... More

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Batu Pahat, Malaysia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 5, 2013

A tourist spot and no entrace ticket with only taxi accessible from city center if oneself has no transport available. A beautiful chinese temple own by Hainan (one ethical race of chinese) and understand the structure of the building is all from China. Can see the chinese culture and their religious pratice. Quite well maintain and surrounded by residential houses... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 4, 2013

Great place for a marriage registration. After registering can proceed to pray on the upper level where the temple is and to take photos at various areas of the beautiful temple.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2013

Place was rather messy with rubbish everywhere but to be honest this may of been because of the monkeys. Steps (272of them) may be challenging if you are not fit. Wife found the monkeys got a little to close for comfort but this was most likely due to people who feed them even after being advised not too. Some excellent... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2013

This is a beautiful well maintained temple which opens until 10pm at night. Very easy to get to if you have a car. For keen photographers, the lighting makes for stunning colourful photos in the evenings. It's also a lot less crowded and sooo much cooler at night.

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Klang, Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2013

Visited this temple last year,it is located on a steep hill. It is nice for weddings, I was fortunate enough to witness one. It is located somewhere near brickfields/PJ Area. Good for a showcase of multireligious Malaysia Note: It has free entry and you can enter most parts of the temple.

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2013

Very pretty and tranquil place. Stunning temple, got some great photos. If taking a taxi ask them stay around, was not there for long and had trouble getting a taxi back to PJ

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Kuala Lumpur
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

its a spacious place.. very calm and serene and beautiful place for weddings... went there on 2008 and love the place becoz of the memories it held... wouldnt mind going there just for picture experiments to see wat it would really like from a professional photographer point of view

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

This temple is definitely worth visiting (especially since it is free), but don't believe your guide book when it says it is within walking distance. The temple is up a long steep hill and is quite a walk from anything else. I took a taxi to the temple, but couldn't find one when I left, so I had to walk.... More

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