Bahtera Bakti Vihara, Chinese temple in Ancol, Indonesia.
Bahtera Bakti Vihara is a Chinese temple in Ancol with three main altars arranged throughout the interior space. The central altar displays statues of Da Bo Gong and Bo Pog, deities associated with land and wealth.
The temple was founded in 1650 as Taipekong, built near the Ancol River in what was then the edge of the city. It now stands as one of Jakarta's oldest religious structures.
During Chinese New Year celebrations, visitors light ceremonial candles throughout the space to express hopes for the year ahead. These observances blend Chinese religious customs with the local community's own traditions.
The temple sits on Jalan Pantai Sanur Number 5 in the Binaria district and opens regularly for worship and meditation. Plan your visit to experience the space without feeling rushed.
The temple blends Chinese Buddhist architecture with elements of a Muslim shrine, and holds the tomb of Kong Toe-Tjoe-Seng within its grounds. This mixing of traditions reflects the religious diversity that has coexisted here for centuries.
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