The Hainan Temple was founded in 1870 in Lebuh Gereja. The present building dates back to 1895. The Thian Ho Kong, or Temple of the Heavenly Queen, is dedicated to Mar Chor, the patron saint of seafarers. Two interesting features of the original temple are the altar of Kwan Kong raised over the inner portal and the pillars cut in the Sung dynasty style. The Thean Ho Kong is the main temple for many Hainanese group. The association's name was changed to Kheng Chew Hooi Khoon in 1925. It was recently renamed Hainan Provincial Association. The temple was given this new, highly ornamental façade on its centenary in 1995. |
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| Tips |
Do bring an umbrella and plenty of water when you plan to visit under the hot afternoon sun. |
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| Contact |
Not advice to call, please refer to our timetable for details |
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Not available |
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| How to get there? |
| You can take public bus |
1. RapidPenang U101 from Weld Quay (ferry terminal) / from Batu Feringhi |
| 2. RapidPenang U104 from Weld Quay (ferry terminal) / from Tanjung Bungah. |
| 3. RapidPenang U201 or U202 or U203 or U206 from Weld Quay (ferry terminal) |
| 4. RapidPenang U301 or U302 from Weld Quay (ferry terminal) |
5. RapidPenang T11 from Weld Quay (ferry terminal) |
You need to stop at the Chulia Street. Then, you need to walk toward Love Lane. After walking around 150m, you need to turn left to Lebuh Muntri (Serani Lane). Hainan temple is only 150m from the intersection of Love Lane and Lebuh Muntri (Serani Lane). |
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| Estimated Travel Time |
| 10 minutes if driving from Penang Ferry Terminal |
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