Kuan Yin Teng (Goddess of Mercy Temple)
廣福宮
One of Penang's oldest Chinese temples, built around 1800 jointly by Hokkien and Cantonese immigrants. Its incense is extremely popular, and it is the spiritual heart of the Chinese community on Harmony Street.
Kuan Yin Teng, officially known as Kwan Im Teng or Kuang Fu Kong, is on Lebuh Armenian. It was built around 1800 by Hokkien and Cantonese immigrants. Dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy, Guanyin, it is one of Penang's oldest and most popular Chinese temples and was once a meeting place for early Chinese communities. In the square in front, worshippers burn incense and perform release-of-life rituals. During the Guanyin birthday festival, the temple stays open all night and is crowded with visitors. Entry is free. Please keep quiet inside and don't photograph worshippers. It is a few minutes' walk from the Kapitan Keling Mosque and St. George's Church, making it a good stop on a “Harmony Street” walking route.
Opening hours
About 07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Little India, George Town
- St. George's Church
- George Town UNESCO Heritage Zone
- Kapitan Keling Mosque
- Pinang Peranakan Mansion
- Chulia Street & Love Lane
- Penang Street Art – Armenian Street
- Sun Yat-sen Museum Penang