Vihara Dewi Kwan Im (Burong Mandi)
Vihara Dewi Kwan Im
A large Guanyin temple on a hillside in East Belitung, overlooking Burong Mandi Beach. It is the most famous Chinese temple on the island.
The Guanyin temple sits on a hillside in Burong Mandi village, East Belitung. It is said to be over 200 years old and is one of the largest and most popular Chinese temples on Belitung, as well as an important center of faith for the island's Chinese community. The temple is built into the slope, and climbing the steps offers views of Burong Mandi Beach and the sea, with its white sand and clear water, below. Admission is free, and visitors should dress modestly. It lies about 90 km from Tanjung Pandan and is often included in East Belitung day tours along with Manggar and Gantong.
Opening hours
About 07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Manggar
- Kampoeng Ahok
- Museum Kata Andrea Hirata
- Laskar Pelangi Replica School
- Batu Mentas Tarsier Sanctuary
- Kaolin Lake
- Tanjung Tinggi Beach
- Tanjung Kelayang Beach