Cheng Hoon Teng Temple is the oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia, dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy, Kuan Yin. Also known as the ‘Merciful Cloud Temple’ or ‘The Temple of Green Cloud’, it is located at the famous Harmony Street in Malacca. It is a multi-faith temple that practices the doctrine of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.
- Where is Cheng Hoon Teng Temple?
- Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, Melaka Overview
- How to Reach Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
Where is Cheng Hoon Teng Temple?
The Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, also known as the Temple of Green Cloud, is a Chinese temple located at No. 25 Jalan Tokong, Malacca City, Malaysia. It practices the Three Doctrinal Systems of Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. The temple is situated near the Jonker Street Night Market in the historic town of Melaka.
The Cheng Hoon Teng Temple located at 25, Tokong road, Kampung Dua, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia
The Cheng Hoon Teng Temple located at 25, Tokong road, Kampung Dua, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia
Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, Melaka Overview
The Cheng Hoon Teng Temple has been awarded by UNESCO for the excellent architecture preservation. The temple complex houses several prayer halls with a grand central prayer hall housing the black, gold and red-robed statue of Goddess Kuan Yin. A highlighting feature of Cheng Hoon Teng Temple is the seven-metre red flag-pole which houses the mortal remains of two of the three captains who contributed majorly in the construction of this temple. A traditional opera houses across the road forms part of the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple complex.
The Cheng Hoon Teng Temple has been awarded by UNESCO for the excellent architecture preservation
How to Reach Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
In Melaka City, cross the Tan Kim Seng Bridge from Dutch Square, then turn right into Lorong Hang Jebat and from there take a left turn to Jalan Tukan Besi. This will lead to Jalan Tokong, on the left of which one can locate Cheng Hoon Teng in its full glory. One can also take bus no. 25 to reach the temple.
Cheng Hoon Teng Temple – Malaysia’s oldest traditional Chinese temple
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