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Hean Boo Thean Kuan Yin Temple

Tourist attraction Buddhist temple Taoist temple

Buddhist temple complex offering open-air shrines, colorful decor & water views. People often mention temple, walk, beautiful, visit, narrow, great,


Address

No. A Reclamation Area, 52, Pengkalan Weld, Georgetown, 10300 George Town, Malaysia

Website

www.facebook.com

Contact

+60 11-1080 6362

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (327 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Monday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Tuesday: (Nuzul Al-Quran), 9 am to 6 pm, Hours might differ
  • Wednesday: (Nuzul Al-Quran), 9 am to 6 pm, Hours might differ

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: temple (27) walk (9) beautiful (8) visit (7) narrow (6) great (6)
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  • 4/5 Andrew A. 2 years ago on Google • 759 reviews
    You have to walk through narrow and mazy slip roads to get here, but it is definitely worth the trip. Majestic scenery of both the island and mainland of Penang. Constant wind keeps you feeling cool as you set about exploring the temple and its surrounding view. Definitely a must-see place if you ever pay a visit to this state.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hema D. 1 year ago on Google • 56 reviews
    It's a bit of a walk from the Jetty bus terminal but THE VIEW IS INSANELY BEAUTIFUL. You will need to persevere through classic clan jetty housing to get to the temple (there are signs in Chinese and English) but if you get lost, just ask anyone there. A couple of stray dogs roam around but they're no harm. As for the actual place, it has 2 levels. And I think the photos do better justice to it. Don't forget to take a minute and sit at the gazebos overlooking the sea, it's worth it.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melvin J. 1 year ago on Google • 972 reviews
    You've to walk around a kampung like residential area to reach this temple, there's a clear street signage and direction so you don't have to worry. It's a beautiful two-storey temple overlooking into the sea, worth the visit!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 CheeWah Chan (. 7 years ago on Google • 144 reviews
    Initially a wooden floating Chinese temple dedicated to God of Mercy in year 1972, the temple was completely rebuilt with concrete structure in November 2012. Peaceful and scenic. It is also a photography spot easily be missed due to inaccessibility by motor vehicles. One needs to walk through old residential area at Weld Quay in order to access it. If you are lost, locals are friendly enough to show you the way. The lighting in the evening is astonishing.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chuah D. 6 years ago on Google • 152 reviews
    Beautiful temple by the sea. Hv to walk true narrow mazy lorong to discover this area. Nice, clean n beautiful temple overlooking the Penang bridge, the mainland Butterworth n the Penang Chew jetty while the tide was high.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ai a. 1 year ago on Google • 179 reviews
    It's such a breezy nice temple to hang around. I went in a daytime so it was very hot but they had a benches and tables with roof so I sat and just spent time relaxing there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Max L. 5 months ago on Google • 65 reviews
    Initially a wooden floating Chinese temple dedicated to God of Mercy in year 1972
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Makini and K. 10 months ago on Google • 42 reviews
    A great view and temple that’s not too crowded as its tree easiest to get through since you have to walk through some alleys. Make sure you go up to the second floor Solo video review coming soon. For more photos, videos and description of the place in a temple video find us on ig/YouTube @blasiantravelerss
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David M. 4 years ago on Google
    You’re visiting this place for sunsets and photo opportunities rather than the wonder of the temple primarily because it’s fairly contemporary albeit a couple of lovely shrines. It’s also beautiful at night as it illuminates in beautiful gold and red
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Song Jin C. 4 years ago on Google
    This temple located by the seaside and it is hidden from the main road. This place has a good scenery. You can have a great view towards clan jetty from the sea direction. One of the great place to have photograph session. If you come at night, you may enjoy the lighting of the temple.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Victor L. 4 years ago on Google
    Good view to clan jetties.. built with strategic location and good heart..a bit of walk to go in but worth it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ruth G. 1 year ago on Google
    Most peaceful and inspiring place in Penang. I ❤️it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jose Do i. 2 months ago on Google • 234 reviews New
    Floating temple located after the Yeoh jetty, after a short walk through the interior of the neighborhood you will find this temple with magnificent views of the sea and the different neighborhoods, it consists of two floors, the upper one is accessed by stairs that are inside from the kitchen.

  • 4/5 C P. 7 months ago on Google • 73 reviews
    Quiet n peaceful. Seaview facing good for meditation.

  • 5/5 Mac G. 2 months ago on Google • 19 reviews New
    Well Organized, Bravo & Shadu³ in place

  • 5/5 Eric L. 2 years ago on Google
    Well Chinese New Years decoration and celebration. Nice place to take photos.

  • 5/5 Massimiliano S. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a nice temple to relax and take in the sea breezes.

  • 5/5 Eugene K. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful temple above the sea. Nice place to take great picture. A great place for tourist. Able to visit few temples near by if you visit this spot.

  • 5/5 Lorena S. 1 year ago on Google
    A must see temple. Well hidden and with amazing views

  • 5/5 John C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great spot to visit. Beautiful and well kept.

  • 5/5 Jolynn C. 1 year ago on Google
    So beautiful and out of the world. The caretakers did an amazing job! Wish I could share some videos of this place.

  • 5/5 A. L. 8 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Great place to visit, learned a lot from Twenty-four Filial Exemplars stories and GuanYin of the Southern Ocean Breezing cool wind and astonishing view

  • 5/5 Jack S. 5 years ago on Google
    You will definitely get carried away by the beauty of the scenery and you will be touched by the blowing wind all day long accompanied by the sound of the hitting waves. If you are lucky enough your eyes will get the treat of the High Tides right under you😍. A Must Get Experience To Everyone.

  • 5/5 Abhinay M. 2 years ago on Google
    The breeze, calm & peacefulness. Walk through narrow paths to reach there from the parking lot. The temple on the 1st floor has amazed me.

  • 3/5 hassane s. 8 months ago on Google
    The temple may be great to visit but you first need to get to it. Google maps is mandatory if you want to navigate through the narrow "streets" across the "residential" area surrounding the temple. Unfortunately, we felt unsafe when we faced a group of unleashed dogs in a narrow street just a few meters from the temple, so we walked back and never got to the actual temple. We still took some decent pictures from the nearest jetty.

  • 5/5 Donggeon K. 4 years ago on Google
    Before sunset is really beautiful! And there is public bench in front of the beach :) good to take time and see scenery slowy.

  • 5/5 Hector R. 5 years ago on Google
    You have to walk through narrow streets and corridors, just follow the indications and sights you see from the beginning of the Jetty. Tamale is beautiful and night

  • 5/5 Anthony Record - Gurston Down Press Officer BARC S. 4 years ago on Google
    Make sure you make the effort to come to see this temple. The location is stunning and the temple is beautiful.


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