Sam Poh Thong (Ampang) Buddhist Temple — Local services in Ampang Jaya Municipal Council

Nestled within a narrow lane in Ampang New Village is this Buddhist Temple. The place is really bustling during the 7th Lunar month which coincides with the Hungry Ghost festival. This place is easy to find, just about 100m off the main road but parking is definitely a challenge. The lane is wide enough for the opposite vehicle to squeeze through but like it or not, whatever available spaces are definitely taken. If you are driving a Kancil or MyVi, you might stand a chance to squeeze into some tiny spots along the lane but at the risk of some paint damage. If you are taking a chance with your MPV, you probably need the blessings of your departed ones to ensure your vehicle is protected. Parking on the main road would be a more logical solution.

Upon entering the temple, one is required to leave your shoes on the racks. The volunteers there are super helpful and friendly too. The Temple is brightly lit and unlike most Taoist temples, in here only 1 joss stock would suffice. So you will not suffer teary or watery eyes from...

An old temple among early Ampang folks. It originally was a 3 deity’s temple from China under the late Rev. Guan Yin located on 1st floor is an all time favourite with Ampang folks. numbered stick will answer your curiosity. It slowly transformed from a small temple to a 3 story new building. Generous donors slowly help on funding form their hard earned $. Walkie talkie among staff friendly Abbot & staff members. Hence, public service is top of it class. Spick & span + organised + well planned premised to serve Ampang residence. Visitors can chat with Abbot in a comfortable ambience guest room with long seat wall secured seats. Vegetarian meals. Grand opening of new building...

Very pleasant and calm environment. Very well organised for Wesak Day ceremony. A lot of volunteers and temple admin staff to guide visitors. They also have vegetarian food for visitors with good sitting table...