Tua Pek Kong Temple — Attraction in Sarawak

A taoist temple that is so welcoming to visitors. It has 9 Dragons carved by the sides of the wall and all the 5 elements are there. The roofs are well decorated as what you would expect a Taoist Temple would have. Beautifully crafted door guardians can be seen as you enter the temple. The God Of Prosperity is the main deity here and of course there is the Tiger which is the protector. There are a few images of the Goddess of Mercy - Kwan Yin in another altar as you enter the main prayer chamber which houses the Hell Guardian. There are 2 main ash urns outside the main prayer chamber and at most times you do see joss sticks burning. Pineapple candle holders are aplenty in the temple as it represents prosperity. Occassionally you will see offerings on the table and it does not go to waste as they get to be given to people who are deserving. The temple is closed at night but will remain open on certain occassions...

I had the opportunity to visit this Chinese temple in Kuching recently, and I was absolutely amazed by the beauty and craftsmanship on display. The intricate carvings and colorful decorations were simply breathtaking, and I could feel the history and cultural significance of the temple with every step I took. It was truly a humbling and enlightening experience to be able to learn more about the customs and traditions of the Chinese community in Sarawak, and I feel grateful to have had the chance to witness such a stunning display of art and spirituality. If you ever have the chance to visit Kuching, I highly recommend taking some time to explore this incredible temple...

My first time stepping into Tua Pek Kong after living in Kuching for 30 years. Beautifully designed & very well maintained temple in the heart of Kuching. Used to see the procession but never set foot into this temple. This temple also has a stage for singing performances mostly in Chinese and also Malay songs. Malay song in the video sung by a Chinese titled "Racun dan Madu"

Pros Beautiful architecture of Chinese heritage Very well maintained temple Clean Located in the city centre of Kuching Rich in culture and heritage Able to scan QR code for further info on the temple's history Cons Nil

Must visit if you're visiting...