Puu Jih Shih Temple, Chinese temple on Tanah Merah hilltop, Malaysia.
The temple incorporates polished tiled floors reflecting brightly painted ceilings, alongside dragon-entwined pillars throughout the main halls and corridors.
Constructed in 1987 with a budget of 2 million dollars, the temple received its official inauguration from Sabah Chief Minister Joseph Pairin Kitingan.
The temple displays multiple rows of gold Buddha statues labeled with contributor names, using three characters for individuals and five for families.
Located four kilometers west of central Sandakan, visitors can reach the temple by bus to Tanah Merah followed by a 1.5-kilometer uphill walk.
The temple gardens feature a topiary hedge shaped into a large Buddhist swastika symbol, surrounded by multiple white Buddha statues along the driveway.
Location: Sandakan
Inception: 1987
GPS coordinates: 5.83417,118.08611
Latest update: March 12, 2025 21:32
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