Goddess of Mercy Temple, George Town, Penang
Locally called ‘Kuan Im Teng’, this temple was established in about 1800 by 2 Chinese dialect groups -the Hokkien and Cantonese. It is one of the oldest Chinese temple in Penang.
Kuan Im Teng is dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy, Kuan Yin and Ma Chor, the patron saint of seafarers. Chinese festivities are often held here and also celebrations held regularly in honour of the Goddess. It is a popular temple with the locals and also Chinese visitors to Penang.
Location: Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling, George Town, Penang Island
Kuan Imm Teng, Goddess of Mercy Temple, Penang

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