Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, Melaka

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#3 of 25 in Historic Sites in Melaka

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Admire the rich Chinese architecture of Cheng Hoon Teng Temple, Malaysia's oldest functioning temple. Breathe in the scent of incense permeating the air, see practitioners of Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism perform their religious rituals, and observe the ornate carvings, delicate porcelain, and intricate sculptures of deities that fill this important place of worship. Built in 1645, this temple conforms to the principles of feng shui and is orientated to ensure a view of the nearby river on one side, and a point of high ground on the other. Arrange your visit to Cheng Hoon Teng Temple and discover more family-friendly attractions in Melaka using our Melaka road trip planner.

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By B T

It's a very old Chinese temple and is very interesting to go and see, well worth visiting it, highly recommend

It's a very old Chinese temple and is very interesting to go and see, well worth visiting it, highly recommend more »
By jajavalB

This Chinese temple hides itself among shops, restaurants, mosque, small boutique hotels, two storeyed sino- Portuguese buildings . There is no admission fee for visiting / there is incenses burning..... more

This Chinese temple hides itself among shops, restaurants, mosque, small boutique hotels, two storeyed sino- Portuguese buildings . There is no admission fee for visiting / there is incenses burning..... more »

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By Mun Kew Leong

We were staying on Jalan Tokong (Temple St in English, I guess) and there are a few temples here. This one is the Chinese temple which is a few hundred years old. I don't normally review temples though this one is very nice (ornate, functional, right atmosphere) but found a little altar at the side and discovered something new. There's such a thing as a Tiger God, and its altar is usually hidden or under the usual altar table. I found this very interesting (cute!) so see the pictures.

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By Marcus Goh

Known as the oldest Chinese temple in Malaysia. gathering place for early migrants who came over from China. nice decoration within temple, renovated before not too long ago. temple in very good condition despite the age.

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