Cheng Hoon Teng Temple
Dedicated to Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, the
Cheng Hoon Teng Temple is considered the oldest functioning Chinese temple in Malaysia. The temple is famous for
its beautiful carved woodwork, dating back to 1646.
The temple was founded by Kapitan China Lee Wei King in 1645, and
located in the heart of Melaka’s Chinatown. It remains to be the finest Chinese temple in Malaysia, ranking
amongst the most significant in Southeast Asia.
Being a place where worshippers pray, the Cheng Hoon Teng temple is a
stunning piece of art itself, with its materials imported from China, as well as its
artisans.
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