Sam Poh Temple
Tokong Sam Poh
A Chinese-style Buddhist temple on a hillside beside Brinchang, with yellow walls and red tiles and tiered halls; it is the largest Buddhist temple in the Cameron Highlands.
Sam Poh Temple sits on the hillside south of Brinchang town. Built in the 1970s by local Chinese residents, it is the largest Buddhist temple in the Cameron Highlands and is considered one of the larger Buddhist temples in Malaysia. The temple is built into the hillside, with yellow courtyard walls, red glazed tiles and multi-eaved roofs that give it a typical Chinese style. At the gate stand large stone lions and statues of the Four Heavenly Kings. The main hall enshrines a statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, and inside and outside the halls are statues of Guanyin, Weituo, Guan Yu and other deities, as well as thousands of small shrines. From the back courtyard you can look out over Brinchang and the surrounding vegetable greenhouses. The temple grounds are peaceful, with few worshippers or tourists, making it good for a quiet visit. Admission is free, and you may light incense or make a small donation. Getting there: about 10–15 minutes' walk from the center of Brinchang, or about 10 minutes by taxi from Tanah Rata. It can be combined with Brinchang's weekend night market (usually open on Friday and Saturday evenings, with grilled skewers, strawberries, corn and assorted snacks). Note: Dress appropriately, and keep voices down when inside the halls.
Opening hours
About 07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Brinchang
- Cactus Valley
- Strawberry Farms
- Time Tunnel Museum
- Ye Olde Smokehouse
- Parit Falls
- Brinchang Night Market
- Kea Farm Market