It is one of the oldest and largest temples in South East Asia and attracts just-married couples looking for dramatic snapshots and hosts many events during the year. Overlooking the Federal highway, the six-tiered Buddhist temple is also known as the Temple of the Goddess of Heaven. It is amongst the largest Chinese temples in South East Asia.
Inside Thean Hou Temple is a modern Buddhist pagoda and plenty of Buddha images enshrined in the octagonal hall. There is also a statue of Tian Hou which sits between the Goddess of the Waterfront and the Goddess of Mercy. Additionally, statues of Guan Di (the God of War) and Wei Tuo contribute to incorporate elements of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism into its grandiose structure. The temple also features a Chinese medicinal herbs garden and a tortoise pond along with a well; besides the temple is a sacred Boddhi tree. Thean Hou Temple’s structural design represents a successful combination of contemporary architectural style and traditional designs with intricate embellishments and ornate carvings and murals.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday: Closed.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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