Peak Nam Toong Temple, Chinese temple in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
Peak Nam Toong Temple is a Chinese temple in Kota Kinabalu featuring a 9-story pagoda standing beside the main prayer hall, decorated with traditional murals of the Four Heavenly Kings. The complex includes a kindergarten facility and spreads across different levels with decorative features throughout the grounds.
This temple originated in 1972 as a stilt structure near Tanjung Aru Beach. It relocated in 1984 to its present location in Taman Fortuna, where it has remained since.
The temple honors several deities, with Guang Ze Zun Wang as the main protector, along with Guanyin and Tua Pek Kong for spiritual guidance. Visitors notice bright painted walls depicting scenes from the lives of these figures and religious teachings.
The temple welcomes visitors daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, so you can plan your visit according to your schedule. It is open to people of all backgrounds for prayer, ceremonies, or simply to explore the grounds.
Throughout the grounds stand statues representing the 12 Chinese Zodiac animals and the Eight Immortals from Chinese mythology. These decorative figures make the place especially interesting for visitors curious about traditional Chinese symbols and folklore.
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