Ching San Yen Temple, Chinese Buddhist temple in Kuching, Malaysia.
The Ching San Yen Temple occupies a 2.5-acre site on a hill, reaching 120 feet above sea level near the Sarawak River estuary in Kuching.
Chinese immigrants established the temple approximately 200 years ago as a gesture of gratitude to Buddha Bodhisattvas and Mazu for safe passage across the seas.
The temple contains traditional wooden structures and carvings that exemplify Chinese architectural elements, while serving as a central religious space for local Buddhist practices.
Located 30 kilometers from central Kuching, the temple stands as the largest religious structure under the jurisdiction of the Kuching City North Council.
A natural spring well on the temple grounds provided fresh water to the local community until municipal water systems were implemented in the 1980s.
Location: Kuching
GPS coordinates: 1.64619,110.48501
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:34
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