Kun Iam Tong (Kun Iam Temple)
普濟禪院
Macao's largest ancient temple, where the 1844 Treaty of Wanghia was signed. It has a tranquil garden and a rich collection of relics.
Kun Iam Tong, popularly known as Kun Iam Temple, was founded in the late Ming dynasty, and most of its surviving buildings were built in the Qing. Its three halls enshrine the Three Treasures Buddha, the Longevity Buddha and Guanyin. The rear garden has stone tables and a tree with intertwined trunks. In 1844, the Treaty of Wanghia between China and the United States was signed at the stone table in the rear garden. The temple also houses many Ming and Qing calligraphy, painting and other cultural relics. It is free to visit and generally open 07:00–18:00. Visitors should dress modestly and avoid loud talk. It is on Avenida do Coronel Mesquita in the northern peninsula, about a 15-minute walk from Lin Fung Temple, and it pairs well with Three Lamps District and the Red Market for a half-day tour of northern Macao.
Opening hours
About 07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Three Lamps District (Rotunda de Carlos da Maia)
- Lin Fung Temple & Lin Zexu Museum
- Lou Lim Ieoc Garden
- Tap Seac Square & Calçada da Igreja de São Lázaro
- Guia Fortress & Lighthouse
- Macao Grand Prix Museum
- Golden Lotus Square
- Mount Fortress & Macao Museum