This temple was built in the honour of the Chinese Goddess of Mercy, Kuan Yin by the early Chinese immigrants. The story of Kuan Yin is a tragedy until she turns into a goddess. The temple appeared as a majestic Chinese styled structure after completion and took about 4,000 Spanish dollars which was a heavy sum back then. It was rebuilt twice after that, once in 1895 and then in 1982, to expand its capacity.
Once you enter the temple, you are in a large courtyard which leads to the entrance of the porch that further takes you into a screened anteroom. Earlier the deities were placed in different prayer halls but now all of them are placed in the same hall.
The temple is still worshipped by people and is a holy place for Chinese. The place is unlike any other temple and Chinese New Year is the most festive period to visit.
Location Address – Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Historical Sites in Malaysia 