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Thean Hou Temple

65, Persiaran Endah, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
03-22747088
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Ranked #10 of 106 attractions in Kuala Lumpur
4.0 of 5 stars 46 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
Fee: No
Owner description: This ornate Chinese temple dedicated to the Queen of Heaven, Thean Hou, protectorate of people who make their living from the sea. The temple borrows...... more » Owner description: This ornate Chinese temple dedicated to the Queen of Heaven, Thean Hou, protectorate of people who make their living from the sea. The temple borrows from Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian traditions. Some visitors believe the panoramic views of KL alone make the trip up the hill worthwhile. « less
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New Delhi, India
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

This is where peace is and GOD is !!! Only heaven can match it. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Good place for worship and solitude. Also has a good view of teh city More

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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

A lovely temple where you could walk around and take pictures. light some incense, make a wish and hope it all comes true! Do appreciate weather can be very hot and humid, but out of respect, please remember not to wear too revealing tops, or if you do then bring along a scarf so that you can cover up your... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

As a Buddhist I always relish my visits to temples to start my days with peace in my heart. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

This modern temple is built on a hill, with a view to Kuala Lumpur Skyline, view of hundreds lanterns makes it even more marvelous. Unfortunately, the only way to get there is taxi or walking, and the hill is quite steep, so I reccomend taxi, especially for elderly traveller. More

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Vancouver, Canada
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169 helpful votes 169 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

If you have time in KL try to visit the temples - its a multi ethnic city with Buddhist, Taoist, Hindu & Sikh temples all within a couple of blocks More

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edinburgh
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

I love the temple it is in full use and therefore genuinely authentic. More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012
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This is a beautiful temple and well worth a visit. I took my children during the Chinese New Year Celebrations and they loved exploring the grounds More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012
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I loved this place and was there on a festival day so it was especially interesting. There are great benches to sit in the shade and take in everything, so I was there for almost 3.5 hours - watching, reading, visiting in the temple, journaling some. If you cruise through in 10 minutes you will miss it. If you are... More

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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

Probably the biggest Chinese temple in the KL area, and one of the best, and worth the trek out there. Located on a hill you have great views over KL and the suburbs, especially if you go up to the top of the pavilions. The temple is to the goddess Mazu or Goddess of the sea. Although there is only... More

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