Goddess of Mercy Temple (Kuan Yin Teng)
Goddess of Mercy Temple (Kuan Yin Teng)
Goddess of Mercy Temple (Kuan Yin Teng)
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Valter M
Milan, Italy3,672 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
Dedicated to the goddess of mercy, luck, peace and fertility. Not particularly significant from an architectural point of view but it is very popular with the Chinese community and is centrally located. Built in 1801, the temple is one of the oldest Chinese temples in Penang. This Taoist temple is crowded with pilgrims all year round, especially on the 1st and 15th day of each lunar month. The building is decorated with intricate dragons and a pair of stone-carved lions that guard the temple.
Written April 15, 2024
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roy v
Traralgon, Australia6,027 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
We absolutely loved the old Chinese architecture of this ancient Temple
dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy, how nice .
Built in 1728 it is probably the oldest Chinese Buddhist Temple in Penang.
We were there a couple of days ago and it was very busy with worshipers, there were huge incense sticks burning so the perfume and smoke were quite plentiful.
Also they had big briars burning the incense sticks and other decorations that people were tipping into the fires.
It is a religious thing I believe, buy like a prayer stick and put it in the fire and your prayers and wishes will be heard by the power above and hopefully come true .
A great atmosphere, well worth a visit, a beautiful building.
dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy, how nice .
Built in 1728 it is probably the oldest Chinese Buddhist Temple in Penang.
We were there a couple of days ago and it was very busy with worshipers, there were huge incense sticks burning so the perfume and smoke were quite plentiful.
Also they had big briars burning the incense sticks and other decorations that people were tipping into the fires.
It is a religious thing I believe, buy like a prayer stick and put it in the fire and your prayers and wishes will be heard by the power above and hopefully come true .
A great atmosphere, well worth a visit, a beautiful building.
Written March 29, 2024
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Leonhkny
Hong Kong, China22,537 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
Kuan Yin Teng is one among many Chinese temples in George Town's historic city center. It is quite popular among the local Chinese community for fortune telling. For tourists, it is less impressive than other major clan temples, or kongsis nearby.
Written January 19, 2024
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TheCount69
Rochdale, UK879 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Visited as part of a cruise ship excursion. The incense burning smells great and it was full of worshippers. Very interesting and our guide gave us lots of information about the temple and culture.
Outside though were numerous homeless or beggars but they didnt approach any of us so caused no problem
Outside though were numerous homeless or beggars but they didnt approach any of us so caused no problem
Written February 12, 2020
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DaudRay
Penang Island, Malaysia215 contributions
Jan 2020
This is a very interesting place to see traditional Chinese religion being enthusiastically practiced by both young and old, traditional as well as modern looking Chinese people. They no longer allow burning jos sticks into the temple, which limits the photographic opportunities. But it's still interesting to see.
Written December 31, 2020
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DadandCab
Coffs Harbour, Australia1,302 contributions
Feb 2020
The temple is in the centre of town & is probably the most visited by tourists. But tourists are still outnumbered by worshippers. there are a number of signs about what to do/not do so as not to offend. The outside is highly decorated & incredibly ornate. A must do when in Penang.
Written February 20, 2020
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lbyrne99
Dublin, Ireland359 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
This was a beautiful temple . Lots of sights and smells . Beautiful rituals to see . In a town of temples this is a very fine one
Written July 5, 2023
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OOISIANGLUN@SEU338E
117 contributions
Jan 2020
The most oldest Taoist temple in Penang. The temple was built on the year 1728. The temple is dedicated to the Taoist Goddess of Mercy, Guan Yin.
Written June 12, 2020
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HANRY_WOO
MEDAN36 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
Original built in 1800s with chinese hokkien style to honour the guanyin (bodhisatva of buddism).
Building was renovated, but the style still the same as past. Temple is crowded of people or tourists. We can see how the malaysian chinese do theirs worship ritual to their deities/god.
If so crowded, you can choose to take a rest at the courtyard at the back of the main building, position near the toilet.
Beautiful chinese architecture bulding.
Don't miss it when you visited penang.
Building was renovated, but the style still the same as past. Temple is crowded of people or tourists. We can see how the malaysian chinese do theirs worship ritual to their deities/god.
If so crowded, you can choose to take a rest at the courtyard at the back of the main building, position near the toilet.
Beautiful chinese architecture bulding.
Don't miss it when you visited penang.
Written January 6, 2017
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Patricia S
Melbourne, Australia206 contributions
Feb 2020
Fascinating to watch the worshippers offering prayers whilst burning joss sticks. These in turn are collected and burnt in nearby fiery cauldrons.
Written March 16, 2020
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hello! I want to know if this temple got an entrance fee? or its free? thanks
Written June 26, 2018
If I recall properly there was a small entrance fee.
Written October 23, 2018
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