Loo Pun Hong 鲁班行 — Attraction in George Town

Built in the 19th century, this temple is dedicated to Lu Ban, the patron deity of carpenters and craftsmen, and it’s a real hidden gem for anyone interested in history or Chinese culture.

What struck me the most was how well-preserved the temple is. The intricate wood carvings, traditional Chinese architecture, and peaceful atmosphere make it easy to step back in time and appreciate the craftsmanship that went into building this place. It’s clear that a lot of care has been taken to maintain its historical significance, making it a rare and authentic example of Penang's Chinese heritage.

The temple offers a unique insight into the life of early Chinese settlers in Penang, especially those involved in the trades and crafts. It’s not only a place of worship but also a symbol of the community that once gathered here. If you're in Penang and looking for something off the beaten path, Loo Pun Hong is definitely worth a visit. It’s peaceful, beautifully preserved, and...

The external facade caught my eye as I was wondering around the buildings in Love Lane right after breakfast one morning. The mural on the wall was beautiful and so was the intricate carvings on the building itself. I just had to go inside and explore. The building seemed small from the outside but it has a long of space on the inside. Aside from the main prayer altar, I can also see that a lot of history on Penang's early settlers and craftsmen are documented. This temple, the deity and the trade represented here has a lot of historical significance and I sm glad to see it so...

we kinda walked into this temple blindly while on our trail. a nice uncle said we could enter, so we did and we toured the temple, which was beautifully carved, just like the more popular temples. we also accidentally interrupted a lion dance training oops 😭.

temple is apparently over 150 years old and dedicated to the god of carpenters and builders, and inside you can view various lion dance paraphernalia in...