Poh San Teng Temple

Poh San Teng Temple
宝山亭
Basic information
Location Malacca City, Malacca, Malaysia
Architectural description
Architect(s) Tsai Shih Chang
Architectural type Chinese temple
Completed 1795
Poh San Teng Temple interior

The Poh San Teng Temple (Chinese: 宝山亭; pinyin: Bǎo Shān Tíng) or Sam Po Kong Temple (Chinese: 三宝庙; pinyin: Sān Bǎo Miào) is a Chinese temple in Malacca City, Malacca, Malaysia. The temple is dedicated to Tua Pek Kong.[1]

History

The temple was built around 1795 by Captain Tsai Shih Chang.[2]

Architecture

The temple is located at the foot of Chinese Hill, next to the Malacca Warrior Monument and Hang Li Poh's Well.[3]

See also

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References

Coordinates: 2°11′45.5″N 102°15′19.9″E / 2.195972°N 102.255528°E / 2.195972; 102.255528

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