Thean Hou Temple

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Kuala Lumpur Temple Tour
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Private Kuala Lumpur Cultural & Heritage Tour
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Private Kuala Lumpur Cultural & Heritage Tour

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KL Hidden Temples and Spiritual Journey Half Day Tour
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KL Hidden Temples and Spiritual Journey Half Day Tour

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Kuala Lumpur Popular Sights Private Instagram Day Trip
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Kuala Lumpur Popular Sights Private Instagram Day Trip

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The Great Kuala Lumpur City Tour with 23 Attractions
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Kuala Lumpur Grand Full Day Guided Tour with 25 Attraction
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Kuala Lumpur Full-Day Private Tour
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★ 5.0 (4) • 50+ booked
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Pulau Ketam Fishing Village with Blue Mosque and Thean Hou Temple
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Pulau Ketam Fishing Village with Blue Mosque and Thean Hou Temple

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RON 221.70
Kuala Lumpur KL Tower & King's Palace 4-Hour Private Tour
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Kuala Lumpur KL Tower & King's Palace 4-Hour Private Tour

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LUXURY VIP bus: Kuala Lumpur (KL) guided day tour from Singapore
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LUXURY VIP bus: Kuala Lumpur (KL) guided day tour from Singapore

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★ 5.0 (22) • 200+ booked
RON 1,082.25
[Muslim-Friendly] Kuala Lumpur Private City Tour
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[Muslim-Friendly] Kuala Lumpur Private City Tour

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Kuala Lumpur Immersify KL & City Highlights Full-Day Tour
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Where to stay in Thean Hou Temple

M Resort & Hotel
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M Resort & Hotel

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RON 424.72
Sleeping Lion Suites
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Sleeping Lion Suites

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★ 4.6 (569) • 100+ booked
From RON 230.23
Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre
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Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre

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★ 4.3 (999)
From RON 588.08
Komune Living & Wellness
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Komune Living & Wellness

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★ 4.8 (46)
From RON 161.20
RON 220.85
The Colony and Luxe, KLCC by Canopy Lives, Five Senses
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The Colony and Luxe, KLCC by Canopy Lives, Five Senses

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From RON 93.73
Seri Pacific Hotel Kuala Lumpur
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Seri Pacific Hotel Kuala Lumpur

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Cosmo Hotel Kuala Lumpur
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Cosmo Hotel Kuala Lumpur

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RON 143.15
Chambers Kuala Lumpur by Five Senses
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Chambers Kuala Lumpur by Five Senses

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★ 4.1 (122) • 50+ booked
From RON 115.84
RON 116.86
M Palace Hotel
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M Palace Hotel

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★ 4.0 (178)
From RON 148.70
deKing Hotel - Twin Towers KLCC
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deKing Hotel - Twin Towers KLCC

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★ 4.4 (918) • 50+ booked
From RON 197.69
IDEAS Kuala Lumpur
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IDEAS Kuala Lumpur

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★ 4.3 (54) • 50+ booked
From RON 250.06
Cititel Mid Valley
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Cititel Mid Valley

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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire

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The Nutcracker Returns to KL: Saint Petersburg National Ballet Theatre
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The Nutcracker Returns to KL: Saint Petersburg National Ballet Theatre

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"The Night Sky Within" Mindful Art Workshop
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"The Night Sky Within" Mindful Art Workshop

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KL TravelPass
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KL TravelPass

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★ 4.6 (1,298) • 10K+ booked
RON 97.99
KLIA Ekspres Kuala Lumpur Airport EkspresTicket
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Kuala Lumpur Car Rental with Driver to Genting Highlands
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Kuala Lumpur - Singapore Bus by Causewaylink
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Private Car Charter in Kuala Lumpur or Genting Highlands (EN/CN speaking driver)
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Private Transfers from Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands, Penang, Johor Bahru, Malacca And More
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Kuala Lumpur Car Rental with Driver to Petronas Twin Tower and more
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Kuala Lumpur Car Rental with Driver to Petronas Twin Tower and more

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★ 4.6 (518) • 4K+ booked
RON 222.95
Genting Highlands/Kuala Lumpur Private Charter Service
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Genting Highlands/Kuala Lumpur Private Charter Service

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Convenient Kuala Lumpur Private Transfer to or from Genting Highlands
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Convenient Kuala Lumpur Private Transfer to or from Genting Highlands

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RON 214.89
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Private Transfers for Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Penang, Genting Highlands And More
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Private Transfers for Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Penang, Genting Highlands And More

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★ 4.7 (645) • 4K+ booked
RON 248.70
Kuala Lumpur Car Rental with Driver to Putrajaya and Malacca
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Kuala Lumpur Car Rental with Driver to Putrajaya and Malacca

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★ 4.5 (2)
RON 1,165.39
Private One Way Transfer Between Kuala Lumpur to Singapore
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Private One Way Transfer Between Kuala Lumpur to Singapore

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★ 4.9 (13) • 50+ booked
RON 2,344.99
RON 2,842.39

Restaurants near Thean Hou Temple

ORBIT Revolving Dining in KL Tower
Food & dining • Kuala Lumpur

ORBIT Revolving Dining in KL Tower

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★ 4.5 (2,897) • 100K+ booked
RON 112.55
 Kampung Kitchen Malay Buffet with Cultural Dance Show
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Kampung Kitchen Malay Buffet with Cultural Dance Show

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★ 4.6 (23) • 700+ booked
RON 59.35
Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
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Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

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★ 4.6 (1,077) • 10K+ booked
RON 134.19
Lemon Garden Cafe at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
Food & dining • Kuala Lumpur

Lemon Garden Cafe at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur

★ 4.4 (384) • 10K+ booked
From RON 161.90
RON 202.39
Shake Shack in Malaysia
Food & dining • Kuala Lumpur

Shake Shack in Malaysia

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★ 5.0 (8) • 200+ booked
RON 39.15
RON 51.75
[Klook Exclusive] Three Years Old Cafe in Bukit Bintang
Food & dining • Kuala Lumpur

[Klook Exclusive] Three Years Old Cafe in Bukit Bintang

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Dining at The Westin Kuala Lumpur
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Dining at The Westin Kuala Lumpur

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RON 45.49
RON 52.29
Tealive in Malaysia
Food & dining • Kuala Lumpur

Tealive in Malaysia

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★ 4.7 (307) • 10K+ booked
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Thyme at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur
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Thyme at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur

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★ 4.6 (23) • 800+ booked
RON 248.95
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Kwee Zeen at Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara
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Kwee Zeen at Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara

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★ 4.6 (19) • 900+ booked
RON 66.65
RON 95.25
Lady Yi's Tea House at Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown
Food & dining • Kuala Lumpur

Lady Yi's Tea House at Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown

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RON 101.55
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21 Rooftop Hyatt Centric City Centre KL
Food & dining • Kuala Lumpur

21 Rooftop Hyatt Centric City Centre KL

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★ 5.0 (4) • 50+ booked
RON 85.29
RON 148.95

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Dadi Cinema Malaysia Movie Voucher
Events & shows • Kuala Lumpur

Dadi Cinema Malaysia Movie Voucher

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★ 4.5 (28) • 700+ booked
RON 19.89
RON 23.89
Curated Gift Collection by Bow+Ribbons
Shopping • Kuala Lumpur

Curated Gift Collection by Bow+Ribbons

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★ 4.5 (4) • 50+ booked
RON 261.49

Thean Hou Temple Reviews

Klook User
2026-07-02 12:18:34
Fantastic 5.0
our guide was so patient with our group of ladies taking all the photos! we saw Batu Caves, Palace, Chinatown, Temple and more! so fun!!
Darleene *****
2026-08-25 10:43:01
Fantastic 5.0
This was a nice private tour around KL. Uncle Adam was our tour guide and driver and he did an amazing job explaining the history of the places we visited. We got to know more about KL and Malaysia as a whole just by listening to his stories. It would have been different if we were just led to the destinations for picture taking so it is nice to have a guide like uncle Adam. The places we went to were all awesome. To end the trip, we went to Jadi Batik for some painting. We took our paintings as souvenir. 5/5
JHONALYN ********
2026-08-24 00:15:02
Fantastic 5.0
We had such a great time with our driver, Ganesh! 😊 He was incredibly knowledgeable about Kuala Lumpur and gave us so many helpful tips on how to get around and walk efficiently, which helped us save time and see more places. He knows KL so well—he’s basically our walking Google! 😂🇲🇾 Thank you, Ganesh, for making our Kuala Lumpur adventure even more enjoyable! ❤️
Klook User
2026-09-02 13:57:09
Fantastic 5.0
It was an amazing experience and great pleasure to have Brahma as our driver and guide. He is so friendly and helpful, we went to the whole places were mentioned in the itinerary and it really worth it! highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️and tnx again, Brahma 🙏
Jellena *******
2026-09-16 08:53:04
Fantastic 5.0
✨ Had an amazing time exploring Kuala Lumpur! 🇲🇾❤️ The tour was well-organized, enjoyable, and hassle-free. Our experience was made even better by the friendly and helpful team who assisted us throughout the trip. We got to see beautiful places, enjoy new experiences, and create wonderful memories. Highly recommended for anyone planning to explore Kuala Lumpur! 🥰✨ Thank you for the amazing experience! 🇲🇾✈️
Klook User
2026-09-01 13:05:31
Fantastic 5.0
It was a beautiful day. Our guide, Steven Benedict, accompanied us with great professionalism, helpfulness, and kindness. He pointed out many points of interest along the way, telling us about Malaysia, its history, culture, and current events. He was very accommodating, waiting for us while we visited various places, and proved to be a very knowledgeable person, so we took the opportunity to ask him many questions, which he always answered promptly. Once we arrived at the island, he gave us both independent time and guided us, staying by our side. It was a very interesting overall experience; there aren't any spectacular sights, but the overall view is truly picturesque, and you can feel the life of a real fishing island. The seafood lunch truly surprised us: it was delicious! Highly recommended as an experience for anyone looking for a relaxing day and a truly pleasant cultural experience.
Klook 用戶
2026-07-21 13:43:51
Fantastic 5.0
1. Itinerary Description: Our private car will pick us up from our Singapore hotel, take us through Singapore immigration, then through Malaysian immigration (approximately one hour). Upon arrival in Malaysia, we'll meet our tour guide and head to the transfer station to switch to a coach, then to a minivan (approximately four hours). After meeting our Malaysian driver, we'll complete our one-day tour in Malaysia. The return journey to Singapore will follow the same route as the outbound trip. 2. Tour Guide Our tour guide for this trip was Shan. He was very dedicated in explaining the history of each attraction and also helped group members take photos, thoughtfully recommending suitable photo spots. We were very fortunate to have Shan as our guide!
SATO ****
2026-06-15 05:27:10
Fantastic 5.0
I received an email about the transfer the evening before, but I also contacted Klook myself. Having hotel pickup and drop-off made joining the tour very easy. We were able to see the main sights of KL, so it was excellent value for money. The guide actively offered to take photos for us. I don't understand much English, but as long as I could catch the meeting time, everything was fine.
Klook User
2026-09-02 15:45:13
Fantastic 5.0
Visiting Aquaria KLCC was a really fun experience. There are many different species of animals there. It was quite crowded, making the space feel a bit tight, but it was lively and enjoyable. Highly recommended.

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What to know about Thean Hou Temple

Immerse yourself in the mystical allure of Thean Hou Temple, a stunning six-tiered temple dedicated to the Chinese sea goddess Mazu, located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This magnificent temple combines elements of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism, showcasing the rich heritage of the Hainanese community in Malaysia. Explore the grand architecture, intricate carvings, and vibrant atmosphere of this must-visit destination for travelers seeking spiritual enlightenment and cultural experiences.
Thean Hou Temple, Persiaran Endah, Seputeh, Kuala Lumpur, 50460, Malaysia

Remarkable Landmarks and Must-Visit Sights

Architectural Marvels

Explore the grandiose structure of Thean Hou Temple, blending elements of Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. Admire the imposing pillars, spectacular roofs, ornate carvings, and colorful lanterns that make this temple a true masterpiece of modern architectural techniques and traditional design.

Prayer Hall

Step into the prayer hall and witness the three altars dedicated to different deities, including Guan Yin, Tian Hou Niang Niang, and Shui Wei Sheng Niang. Experience the spiritual ambiance and participate in the Kau Cim oracles for guidance and blessings.

Cultural Activities

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural activities at Thean Hou Temple, from grand birthday celebrations for the goddesses to Buddhist chanting sessions and festive events like the Mid-Autumn Festival and Chinese New Year celebrations.

History and Significance

Built in the 1980s by the Hainanese community, Thean Hou Temple is one of the largest Chinese temples in Southeast Asia. It serves as a center for cultural and religious practices, honoring deities like Mazu, Guan Yin, and Shui Wei Sheng Niang.

Culture and History

The temple's architecture reflects a syncretic design influenced by Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. Visitors can explore the prayer hall, admire Chinese deities, and witness traditional practices like fortune-telling and palm reading.

Local Cuisine

Indulge in popular local dishes and dining experiences near Thean Hou Temple, savoring unique flavors and must-try foods that reflect the vibrant culinary scene of Kuala Lumpur.