Kheng Hock Keong Temple

Kheng Hock Keong Temple is a Chinese Taoist temple in Latha Township with three main altars dedicated to deities Mazu, Guan Gong, and Bao Sheng Da Di. The building displays ornamental dragons and traditional lanterns that fill the interior with soft light.

The original wooden building was constructed in 1861 on tax-exempt land granted by British authorities before being replaced in 1903 by the current stone structure. This transformation reflects how the community grew more established and invested in a permanent home.

The temple serves the Hokkien and Hakka communities as a place to celebrate Chinese festivals and honor three main deities through prayer and offerings. The halls are filled with incense smoke and decorated with red paper during religious ceremonies and festive occasions.

The temple is located on Strand Road and is open daily to visitors without requiring an entrance fee. It is best to visit in the morning when religious ceremonies are taking place and the space is most active.

Worshippers arrive in the early morning to place offerings of candles, flowers, and incense at various altars following daily rituals that have continued unchanged through decades. This quiet practice shows how the spiritual habits of the community have endured through different historical periods.

GPS coordinates: 16.77259,96.14869

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:01