Chu 3 - Tua Pek Kong Temple

After our seafood lunch, we heading to the century-old temple in Pasir Panjang, Perak. The more than 100-year-old Tua Pek Kong Temple at Pasir Panjang has become a popular tourist attraction in the Manjung district. More details below:-

Nestled among kampung houses close to the coast at Pasir Panjang, the temple occupies a plot of land donated by its Chinese owners. The main attraction drawing crowds of local and out-of-town visitors are 98 statues of deities and animals from the Chinese lunar calendar on the well-landscaped three-hectare compound. There are also 11 statues measuring between 2.1m and 14.6m in height on a broad-based, two-metre high classical facade facing the sea. 

Taking centre stages is the gigantic Da Bo Gong statue, along with statues of Jiu Tian Xuan Nu, Yu Nu, Guan Yin Niang Niang, Jin Tong, Wu Guan, Wen Guan, Qian Li Yan, Ma Zu, Shun Feng Er and Hu Ye. Below there statues, on the cement courtyard, are 24 smaller statues of various Chinese demigods who are said to have mystical powers. 

All the statues were made from granite-like material imported from China. Some of the larger statues were cut up and shipped in pieces, and later assembled by masons arriving from China. Millions of ringgit have been spent to upgrade the temple and its grounds, which has the potential of becoming a major tourist attraction in Perak. 

It is a common sight to have large groups of visitors from near and far busily snapping photos and making video recordings of the sights in and around the temple. The crowds swell on weekends and holidays, with people coming by the busloads, as well as other mode of transport. Leaflets made available to the public tell an intriguing story of events that happened at the Tua Pek Kong temple. 

There is also a nearby monkey park with a concrete path leading to the mangroves forest. Many people also visit the temple to take in this fascinating sight. The temple is open to visitors until 10pm daily. 

Last minute plan to Tua Pek Kong Temple makes us walk around under the hot sun till everyone is getting sun burned. The weather is too hot and it does not allows us to finish the whole tour in the temple. The best recommendation time is around 4pm onward. Anyway, I will be back visiting this temple again!! Last but not least, I really enjoyed my day with my lovely family and friends. Cheers~!!