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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.  

 
Cheng Hoon Teng Temple roof

 

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.