Its one of the oldest temples in Kuching. Very crowded during new year eves and other special occasions. I'd prefer to go when its less crowded. Theres too much smoke for me to breathe if its crowded.

Its one of the oldest temples in Kuching. Very crowded during new year eves and other special occasions. I'd prefer to go when its less crowded. Theres too much smoke for me to breathe if its crowded.
This and the other temples around Kuching are lovely to look at and seem to be in good condition. Bright and colourful.
The carvings of gods are superb. . It's a favourite spot for locals to worship and the site is very well maintained. I didn't like the uncovered drains outside,which are dangerous.
Tua Pek Kong is actually a Fukienese words for "Big Uncle Grandfather". He's actually a deity that's been highly regarded at Fukien & even Taiwan. Once upon a time, when Fukienese were sailing to this part of the world, they would be praying to him, to ask for a safe journey. Nowadays, the Temple is used for Chinese & believers...
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We are lucky to witness the Tua Pek Kong birthday celebration held every 60 years. From our understanding, starting 3 years ago, the relevant authority had approved to hold the procession every 3 years. The starting point is at the Tua Pek Kong temple at 7pm and ends around 11pm. Young and old all gather around the temple to watch...
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The temple is small and nice. Staffs inside are polite. When inside, feels like you are in ancient china city surrounded by dragons and gods. Free of charge is the best of all
and experience to remember, feel like being in ancient china surrounded by dragon
the temple is very well maintained.
was very nice to see an authentic temple. and there were a lot of people praying and offering on the occasion (15th day of Chinese New Year)
very nice experience just watching parents teach their young children (aged around 4 to 6) to hold the joss stick even though they dont know what is...
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In the midle of usual tourist location, easier place to see, color article, and usually eventfull and local activity to see.
Strategically located at the city center, one street away from the waterfront. The temple is well maintained.
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