Heong Sun See Temple 香山寺, Tanjong Tokong

Heong Sun See Temple, Tanjong Tokong (1 January 2017)


Heong Sun See Temple (GPS: 5.45919, 100.30558; Traditional/Simplified Chinese: 香山寺) is a Buddhist temple located in the Old Tanjung Tokong Road. The name of the temple means "temple of the fragrant mountain". It is located directly opposite Masjid Tuan Guru. It is located on a hillslope commanding an expansive view of Tanjung Tokong. Steps leads up to the temple from the compound.

Within the prayer hall of Heong Sun See Temple are images of the Kuan Yin. Next to the prayer hall is a library with Buddhist books. Outside the prayer hall are free Buddhist books and pamplets.

Heong Sun See Temple (14 September 2008)



Another view of Heong Sun See Temple (14 September 2008)

Contact

Heong Sun See Temple
Jalan Tanjong Tokong Lama
10470 Tanjong Tokong, Penang.

Getting there

The nearest bus stop is along the Tanjung Tokong main road in front of Heong Sun See Temple. When leaving the mall, one can also catch taxis easily from the taxi stand in front. Rapid Penang Buses that pass through Tanjong Tokong Road includes 101, 102, and 103.

What to see

The temple is not really a tourist attraction and will only be of interest to devotees.

Heong Sun See Temple is on the Map of Jalan Tanjong Tokong

List of Chinese Temples in Penang and Chinese Temples in Malaysia

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