Religious site
Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
Some booking links are affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We never let this influence which places we recommend.
Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, founded in the 17th century, is a masterpiece of traditional Chinese architecture and the oldest still-active Chinese temple in Malaysia. Dedicated to the deities Kuan Yin (Goddess of Mercy), Kuan Ti (God of War), and Ma Cho Poh (Goddess of the Sea), the temple features intricate woodcarvings, porcelain figures, and a stunning main hall with a golden altar. Visitors can admire the ornate roof ridges adorned with dragons and phoenixes, and explore the peaceful courtyard with its ancient trees and stone inscriptions.
Don't miss
- Elaborately carved wooden altar and gilded statues of the three main deities
- Intricate roof ridges decorated with colorful porcelain figurines of mythical creatures
- Peaceful courtyard with a 300-year-old tree and historic stone tablets
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inGuided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town4.5★ · 500 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$6 per personSee dates →
Best full dayHistorical Malacca Guided Day Tour (Shared Tour)4.8★ · 2,669 travelers~10 hoursFree cancellationFrom$32 per personSee dates →More attractions in Malacca