Thean Hou Temple: Chinese Shrine In Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

by David & Intan

Thean Hou Temple is a colorful Chinese temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with some awesome architecture.

Itโ€™s a contemporary building (1987), but it has all of the classic features that make Chinese cultural objects so cool. Weโ€™ve been to Thean Hou Temple a bunch of times over the years, and itโ€™s always fun to explore.

This is an easy spot to visit if you happen to be touring Kuala Lumpur since itโ€™s not far from the famous Petronas Towers and the city center.

This travel guide will explain how to get there, and everything you need to know before you go!


Where To Stay

 

Thean Hou Temple โ€“ What To Expect

The temple has 6 tiers, and itโ€™s interesting to walk around all of them.

From the top stories, you can also get some nice views of the surrounding highrises in Kuala Lumpur city. Thean Hou is a short distance from KL center, so itโ€™s very easy to come here on a short detour if youโ€™re already visiting the city.

If you come to Thean Hou at night, the temple is lit up and it stays open pretty late. Better yet, if you come here on the Chinese New Year, the whole temple is decorated with glowing lanterns and puts on a great show.

Wide angle panoramic view of Thean Hou Temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Wide angle panoramic view inside of Thean Hou Temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Side tower at Thean Hou Temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Pillar and hundreds of paper lanterns at Thean Hou Temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
 
 

Opening Hours

The temple is open daily from 8 AM to 10 PM.

Keep in mind these hours may change during holidays.
 

Entrance Fee

FREE as of 2024.

Entry to all areas of the temple is 100% free.
 

How To Get To Thean Hou Temple

The Thean Hou Temple is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Itโ€™s about a 15 minute drive if youโ€™re starting from the KL city center, or 45 minutes from the KL airport.

The Grab transportation app works like Uber and itโ€™s great for visiting places like this in Malaysia.

Front steps of Thean Hou Temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Main building and paper lanterns at Thean Hou Temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Window and balconies at Thean Hou Temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Looking up at a Chinese tower at Thean Hou Temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
 
 


 

Where We Stayed

We stayed at the 2-star Ahyu Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. It was $17 USD per night for a clean double room with cold A/C, TV, private bathroom, and very fast WiFi.

The location is fantastic. You can easily walk to the train station, convenience stores, fast food (McDonald's and KFC), Chinatown, KL Central Market, Merdeka Square, and more. Even the Petronas Towers were a short distance away!

Prices may fluctuate from time to time, so just keep an eye out for a good deal.


 

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