Chinatown Attractions

What to See in Chinatown

Chinatown’s biggest Attractions is perhaps the rows and rows of stalls selling all types of merchandise from food to clothing at bargainable prices. But look further and you will find that there’s more to Chinatown than fake branded goods. Just around the corner from this paradise of bargains are temples that have been around for more than a century.

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Chan See Shu Yuen Temple

Constructed over a century ago, the Chan See Shu Yuen Temple is a fine example of Oriental architecture, with open courtyards, symmetrical pavilions and embellished roofs. The temple is easily identified by its intricately-carved roof, depicting monumental events in Chinese mythology, while its inner shrine is decorated with ornate sculptures of mythical creatures and olden-day warriors.

Opening Hours: Daily, 08:00 – 18:00
Location: at the most southern end of Petaling Street
Address: 172 Jalan Petaling
Tel: (603) 2070 6511

Kuan Ti Temple

Also known as Guan Ti or Kwong Siew Temple, Kuan Ti Temple is a Taoist temple dedicated to a Chinese deity, Kuan Ti, the God of War & Literature. Two stone lions guard the temple at the entrance and in the main lobby, statues of the God of Examinations & Fate and the God of the Elderly greet visitors to its main prayer hall, where the statue of Kuan Ti proudly takes it place at the central altar.

Opening Hours: Daily, 07:00 – 19:00 (opening hours may vary, so please check with the temple keeper)
Location: right across the street from Popular Bookstore, and just opposite Sri Mahamariamman Temple
Address: Along Jalan Tun H. S. Lee

Kuan Yin Temple

Kuan Yin Temple was built in 1880 and is dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy, Kuan Yin. Also known as Guanyin Temple, it is located across the road from Jalan Stadium in Chinatown. Featuring distinctly Chinese and European baroque architecture, the temple is one of the most colourful shrines in the city. Read More...

Opening Hours: 07:00 – 17:00
Address: Jalan Stadium and Jalan Maharajalela, Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur

Sri Mahamariamman Hindu Temple

Built in 1873, the Sri Mahamariamman Temple is the oldest and most elaborately-designed Hindu temple in the country. Today, it is a major national heritage and one of the city’s biggest Attractionss. Built to resemble a human body lying on his back, the temple features an outstanding five-tiered gopuram (tower) decorated with ornate sculptures of Hindu deities. Housed within the temple is a chariot made of 350kg of silver, once used to transport the statue of Lord Murugan to Batu Caves. Read More...

Opening Hours: Daily, 06:00 – 21:00
Location: right next to Popular Bookstore, across the street from Kuan Ti Temple
Address: 163 Jalan Tun H. S. Lee
Tel: (603) 2078 3467

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