THEAN HOU TEMPLE, KUALA LUMPUR 

Thean Hou Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kuala Lumpur that has deservedly gained the reputation of being one of the most beautiful temples in Asia. It is also one of the largest and oldest temples in Southeast Asia (Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, and etcetera). The architecture and detailed traditional design showcase the meticulous craftsmanship of the Hainanese community—they completed the temple in 1987, dedicating it to the goddess said to protect fishermen, Tian Hou. 

There is a garden of herbs for Chinese medicine, as well as a pond of tortoises. Inside the temple, there are different gods and shrines. The prayer hall is not short of people burning joss sticks and giving offerings. The temple has a marriage registration office and newlyweds can take pictures in and around the temple. There is also an option of renting a hall for events at the premises. You can also find martial arts classes and fortune readings, among other events. 

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Address: Thean Hou Temple, 65, Persiaran Endah, Taman Persiaran Desa, 50460 Kuala Lumpur

Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday from 8 am to 10 pm. 

How to Get There: It is better to take Grab (Uber alternative that is popular in Southeastern Asia), if you don’t want to walk for a few minutes from the train or bus stop down the hill. Otherwise, you can get a KJL (Kelana Jaya Line) train ride from Putra Heights or other different stops in Kuala Lumpur and get off at Bangsar. As stated above, when you get off at Bangsar, the distance is 1.6km to Thean Temple (about 22 minutes walk). Alternatively, you can take the number 27 minibus from Klang bus terminal to Jalan Syed Putra—it is about 700 m and just a 10 minutes walk to Thean Temple. Taxis are also available and reasonably priced. 

Website: Thean Hou Temple