Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple
Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple
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Liz T 14
Cheyenne, WY3,622 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
But its secrecy makes it even more impressive than it already is due to its architectural brilliance. The number of visitors is very small and we were the only visitors. This gave us a completely different experience than we had in the sanctuaries overrun by selfie-taking tourists and Travniks.
The location of the building is unusual. It is located off a small road and can only be reached via a rather inconspicuous entrance to a house. Once you have passed through it, you have reached a very simply designed courtyard, at the head of which stands the wonderful two-story building of the temple.
The ground floor is worth seeing, but you should also 'climb' a narrow staircase (take off your shoes!) to then enjoy the splendor of the first floor.
Our guess: they do not put up a sign in front of the house in order to preserve this flair of isolation. Our recommendation: the people working here should be helped to maintain this atmosphere of contemplation!
The location of the building is unusual. It is located off a small road and can only be reached via a rather inconspicuous entrance to a house. Once you have passed through it, you have reached a very simply designed courtyard, at the head of which stands the wonderful two-story building of the temple.
The ground floor is worth seeing, but you should also 'climb' a narrow staircase (take off your shoes!) to then enjoy the splendor of the first floor.
Our guess: they do not put up a sign in front of the house in order to preserve this flair of isolation. Our recommendation: the people working here should be helped to maintain this atmosphere of contemplation!

Written September 30, 2023
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Игорь
Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Russia32,295 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
Most of the Buddhist temples in historic Georgetown are located within neighborhoods. This is due to history. Temples were the heart, so to speak, of Chinese clans, a shrine, the basis of their existence. In the conditions of the ongoing clan war for almost the entire 19th century, these temples had to be protected. That's why they hid them inside clan neighborhoods of residential buildings and shops. You can enter this temple through the gate, which is located on Armenian Street, at its intersection with Canon Street. The temple is well maintained. I really liked the figures on the roofs.

Written March 7, 2024
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Marilynne C
Frankston, Australia231 contributions
Jan 2020
Good weather, fertility of the land and good harvests, Hock Teik Ching Sin is an earth deity but the past of this temple is linked to Chinese secret societies with secret passageways for times of trouble with other warring groups. Now the atmosphere is peaceful with Guan Gong, the god of righteousness on the roof looking down. One of many temples in this area; worth a visit.
Written January 17, 2020
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Leonhkny
Hong Kong, China23,228 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
While George Town is full of ornate clan temples, this Taoist institution is a less remarkable one. Nevertheless, it is still a sizable structure in the historic city center. Tourists can take a brief look if time allows.
Written January 19, 2024
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Heli P
Helsinki, Finland7,694 contributions
Feb 2023
The more hidden of the two temples facing each other at the corner of Armenian street has an interesting past. For forty years it functioned as the headquarters of Kien Tek, a Hokkien secret society which was abolished in 1890. You can read about the more respectable history from the corridor wall.
Written February 19, 2023
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Nomadman411978
London, UK3,141 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
This grand temple is unusual as it is built on two stories. It was constructed in the 1850s and is dedicated to Twa Peh Kong, the God of prosperity and morality and was built to serve the Hokkien community.
Written June 28, 2019
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Natureahead
Ghent, Belgium776 contributions
Sep 2018
Went here with the free tour group. The guide told us it used to a mafia temple, where the gangsters were hiding. That's why you will not see Buddha statue here. This is interesting temple if you know the story behind it. Upstairs is for praying for your health.
Written March 14, 2019
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neilhassall
London, UK890 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
We visited Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple twice in Georgetown and learned a lot more on our second visit, as it was part of the free 1,5 hour walking tour the tourist info centre offer. This temple (easy to miss from the main street) has an interesting history, and is known as the 'gangster' temple as it was funded by unknown means - as such, there are various escape tunnels (now all blocked up) that you can also see. This is a beautiful temple, laid out over two levels. Free admission and the people there are very friendly.
Written January 10, 2019
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bhatku101
Singapore, Singapore130 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
It is a nice temple, typical Chinese temple. It is worth a look if you are in the area of Armenian street.
Written October 4, 2018
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CheeWah_Chan
Penang Island, Malaysia748 contributions
Jun 2017 • Solo
Also known as “Poh Hock Seah”, Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple is a hundred years old Chinese temple built in year 1850’s in Armenian Street. It was once the headquarter of a secret society called Kian Teik Tong. After Penang riot in year 1867, all secret societies, including Kian Teik Tong, were permanently banned. Poh Hock Seah then took over the ownership and basically inherited all characteristics of previous owner, except being a violent society. Today, the temple mainly worships “Tua Pek Kong” (God of Prosperity and Morality). It has a large compound and a double-storey building. Well-maintained with friendly staffs.
Written June 20, 2017
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