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Kuanyin Temple

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Location

Kuanyinh Temple entrance view

  • Situated along Kapitan Keling road (Pitt Street).

 

History

  • Oldest Taoist -Goddess of Mercy Temple on Penang Island.

  • Built around 1801 by Chinese settlers of the Cantonese and Hokkien Communities.

  • Temple also honors Ma Chor Poh, the patron saint of Seafarers.

 

Getting There

Prayer Items Shops

 

Walking

A large part of the city can be reached by foot.

 

 

Bus Service

FREE Bus Service within Georgetown.


The Hop On Free Central Area Transit (CAT) ply the route between Weld Quay Jetty and Komtar.

Schedule: 15-minute intervals from 6am till 12midnight. For CAT Routes. >>More.

There are a total of 19 CAT Stops.

Travel Notes

  • Visiting Hours: 0900hrs till 1800hrs Daily.

  • Admission: Free.

  • Devotes come from all over the region.

  • Free food is distributed to the public.

  • Intricately designed roof structure.

  • Puppet shows are staged in March and October in conjunction with the Deity Birthdays.

 

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