As the previous reviews say - for us, Europeans, a visit was interesting. Watching people come and pray, reading a bit about the temple from the guide. Kind of trying to catch a glimpse of different religion, so different from ours. We liked the architecture.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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