Cheng Hoon Teng Temple

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Cheng hoon teng temple. History history of kapitan history of teng choo trustee other temples burial grounds trustees cheng hoon teng temple s trustees mr. Our most popular tours and activities. Cheng hoon teng temple. Set near the hindu temple sri pogyatha vinoyagar along jalan hang lekiu in jonker street this chinese temple is billed as the oldest buddhist place of worship in the country.

0 05 km liu men melaka by preference 0 05 km jonker harmony homestay 0 16 km hotel hong 0 17 km jonker boutique hotel 0 11 km hotel zamburger heritage melaka. View all hotels near cheng hoon teng temple on tripadvisor. To the locals the temple is also known as kebun datok gods garden and kwan yin teng. See all 89 cheng hoon teng temple tours on tripadvisor.

Cheng hoon teng temple is one of the most notable landmarks in malacca. Built in 1646 it is also known as the merciful cloud temple. Sacred religious sites. Malaysia s oldest traditional chinese temple green lotus blooms on buddhist land rain from the cloud nourishes all living things through these pages you will discover an inspiring story of faith and perseverance.

The temple ranks among the most significant in southeast asia being central to the spiritual aspirations of the chinese community in historic malacca. Tshinn hûn tîng also called as the temple of green cloud is a chinese temple practising the three doctrinal systems of buddhism confucianism and taoism located at no. If you book with tripadvisor you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Lung heng jim kmn bkt chairman dr.

Ee tiang lock bcm bkt vice chairman mr. Welcome to cheng hoon teng. The pioneers included included tun sir tan cheng lock who also initiated the temple s unique incorporation under an act of parliament cheng hoon teng temple incorporation ordinance 1949. 25 jalan tokong malacca city malaysia it is the oldest functioning temple in the country.

We recommend booking cheng hoon teng temple tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Sacred religious sites. Hotels near cheng hoon teng temple. This site is dedicated to the vision of cheng hoon teng s founders and the determination of its devotees to preserve their unique bastion of culture and heritage.

709 reviews 8 of 161 things to do in melaka. Cheng hoon teng temple. While the cheng hoon teng is representative of the more peasant southern temple form there are features that depart from the usual southern temples found in malaysia its roof slope attempts to attain a steeper incline than the generally lower and flatter fujian form. Cheng hoon teng is a premier historical monument that has survived the ravages of time.