Hello everyone! Today, Moh ke Perak will suggest the most famous Chinese temple in Sitiawan: Tua Pek Kong Temple. Whether you are part of this culture or not, visiting this place can teach you a lot about Chinese culture, making it a fantastic travel destination!
(Meet the largest Tua Pek Kong statue in Sitiawan!)
This highly popular tourist temple, developed with an investment of RM12.5 million in 2014, boasts an impressive array of attractions. A lot of god statue are huge and magnificent. For example, the Tua Pek Kong (48-foot) statue and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva (33-foot) statue, Laughing Buddha (30-foot) are Malaysia's largest statue!
(Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva)
(Laughing Buddha)
Futhermore, there are a lot of staue represent the heros from Chiniese culture, such as Guan Gong, the 108 Heroes of the Water Margin, and the Five Tiger Generals. Additionally, the deity Min Gong Dao Ming, legendary figures from the Investiture of the Gods, and four ancient beauties.
(Mermaid, the legendary creature)
(The big tiger.)
In total, there are over 280 legendary historical figures, creating a magnificent and impressive spectacle.
Furthermore, the temple management has thoughtfully provided detailed explanations of the legends and stories associated with each deity and historical figure, allowing visitors to gain a deeper understanding of Chinese legendary figures and gods while praying and sightseeing.
Furthermore, the temple has also developed several areas themed around mythology, such as the "Dragon Palace," "Underworld Tunnel," Nine Dragons Playing with Pearls Pool, Moon Elder's Rock, Wishing Well, Lover's Bridge, and Marriage Stone. Each area is filled with different historical anecdotes and meticulously maintained by the temple, offering picturesque scenery ideal for leisurely strolls with the whole family.
(Nine dragon playing with pearls pool)
(Wishing well)
We sincerely recommend visitors to explore the "Underworld Tunnel" located within the "Dragon Palace." Upon entering the "Gate of Hell" within the dragon's mouth, visitors will be greeted by lifelike and three-dimensional depictions of the 18 layers of hell, from the first to the eighteenth level, providing a fascinating yet spine-chilling experience.
(The praying tower)
Here is the list of gods worshipped in this temple:
观音菩萨 - Guanyin Bodhisattva
玄天上帝 - Xuantian Shangdi (Supreme Emperor of the Dark Heaven)
玉皇大帝 - Jade Emperor
注生娘娘 - Zhusheng Niangniang (Goddess of Birth)
九天玄女 - Jiutian Xuannü (Mysterious Lady of the Nine Heavens)
金童玉女 - Jintong Yuniang (Golden Boy and Jade Maiden)
天官大帝 - Tianguan Shengdi (Heavenly Official Great Emperor)
西天佛祖 - Xitian Fozu (Buddha of the Western Heaven)
十八罗汉 - Shiba Luohan (Eighteen Arhats)
四大金刚 - Sida Jinguang (Four Great Heavenly Kings)
二十四孝 - Ershi Si Xiao (Twenty-four Filial Exemplars)
唐僧四师徒 - Tang Seng Si Shitu (Tang Sanzang and his Three Disciples)
妈祖 - Mazu (Goddess of the Sea)
孔子 - Confucius
关帝 - Guan Yu
八仙 - Eight Immortals
姜太公 - Jiang Taigong
三太子 - Third Prince Nezha
太岁爷 - Taisuiye (God of the Year)
千里眼 - Qianli Yan (Clairvoyant)
顺风耳 - Shunfeng'er (Able to Hear the Wind)
虎爷公 - Huye Gong (Tiger Deity)
拿督公 - Nadukong (Deity of Prosperity)
etc. (Since there are numerous gods worshipped here, you may discover others on your own!)
Travel Tip: The contrast between the morning and night views is remarkable, and the nighttime scenery? It's truly surprising. You should definitely see it for yourself!
Tua Pek Kong Temple
📍Jalan Pasir Panjang, 32000 Sitiawan, Perak
⏰7.00am- 10.30pm
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