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Tua Pek Kong

Jln Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kuching, Malaysia
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Ranked #16 of 29 attractions in Kuching
Type: Religious Sites
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Surabaya, Indonesia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Not blasphemous but there is nothing special. Being ethnic chinese myself, Tua Pek Kong temple is often used by devotees for eccentric and unrealistic wishes like winning 4D, gambling and stuffs. I guess there is no exception for this. But i liked the culture and its architecture, don't really know its history i walked and pass by along carpenter street... More

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singapore
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Maybe I've seen too many but what can I say - it's a temple with a lot of history and if you're a western tourist, you may find it interesting. For the rest of us, it's just another temple.

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Kuala Lumpur
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Worth visit around this temple and read about the history. Make a wish and it might comes true. It located opposite Chinese museum. You can found a nice 'ais kacang' outside the temple.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013 via mobile

One of the oldest temples, the temple of magnificent not only a place of worship, it also represents the earlier Chinese settlers at the beginning of the century.

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Surabaya
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013 via mobile

This is the oldest temple in the city. It's very well maintained and located in an intersection in waterfront. The temple design is very beautiful. Must place to take a pictures. You can enter free of charges.

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Kulim, Malaysia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

This is one of the oldest Chinese temple in Kuching. It is believed to date back to 1843 and has been on official records since 1876. The temple is well maintained.

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

If you are a Buddist/Toaist, this is the place to pray & meditate (Back portion). You can burn insence/joss-sticks & pray for blessing/protection....etc For non Buddist/Toaist, one can simply enter for a visit (free of charge) & observe this unique cultural practice/inheritance. The place is clean & the building is well kept.(It is located very near to Hilton Hotel, overlooking... More

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Ipoh, Malaysia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2012

just stop by less than 15minutes... really nothing there... just small temple withitn town at bit higher ground area. However better than nothing ... hehe

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Surfers Paradise, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2012

This compact and brightly decorated temple is located just to the east of the main bazaar and near the major downtown hotels. The place has a place in the history of the town and is worth a quick visit ... it won't take long.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2012 via mobile

It was just okay... like normal tue pek gong in anywhere else. Is quite famous local attraction in town, many tourist sure will stop by

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