Kuala Lumpur Attraction - Thean Hou Temple
Thean Hou Temple is one of the oldest and largest temples in Southeast Asia and a popular tourist attraction in Malaysia due to its sheer magnificence. This six-tiered Chinese temple sits on top of Robson Heights in Kuala Lumpur.
The temple incorporates elements of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism into its grandiose structure. The structural design represents a successful combination of contemporary architectural style and time-honoured designs featuring intricate embellishments and ornate carvings and murals.You can often see devotees as well as visitors burning joss sticks, kneeling in prayer as well as placing offerings at the feet of the effigies; during certain Chinese festivals – such as Wesak Day and Mooncake festival –thousands of devotees frequent the site.
The temple is a popular wedding venue amongst the Chinese populace in Malaysia and even conducts fortune telling readings as well as traditional Chinese exercise and martial arts activities such as Qigong, tai-chi and wushu classes.