Ling Nam Temple
嶺南古廟
One of Taiping's oldest Chinese temples, founded by early Cantonese miners, with fine woodcarvings and Qing-dynasty plaques.
Ling Nam Temple was built during the 19th-century tin boom by miners and merchants from Guangdong. It enshrines deities including Guan Yu, and it is one of Taiping's oldest Chinese temples. It also bears witness to the Larut Wars, in which the Hai San and Ghee Hin secret societies fought over the mining districts. The temple preserves Qing-dynasty plaques, carved wooden beams and bronze bells, and incense remains lively today. Entry is free, and it is near the Perak Museum, so you can walk between them. Dress modestly when entering, and check whether anyone is worshipping before taking photos.
Opening hours
About 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Perak Museum
- All Saints' Church, Taiping
- Taiping Lake Gardens
- Zoo Taiping & Night Safari
- Larut Matang Hawker Centre
- Taiping War Cemetery
- Taiping Clock Tower & Old Town
- Antong Coffee Mill