Cheng Hoon Teng Temple

Cheng Hoon Teng Temple | Melaka | Melaka

Cheng Hoon Teng Temple: Malaysia’s oldest Chinese temple in Melaka, dedicated to Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.

Location & Origin

Located in Melaka, it was founded in 1645 and is Malaysia’s oldest functioning Chinese temple.

Architectural Highlights

A UNESCO-recognized temple with classic southern Chinese architecture, wooden carvings, and traditional roofing.

Cultural Significance

It practices the Three Doctrinal Systems: Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.

Visitor Experience

An immersive historical and spiritual site offering cultural insight and heritage appreciation.

Festivals Celebrated

Chinese New Year, Hungry Ghost Festival, Qingming Festival, Winter Solstice Festival

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Kuala Lumpur Weather Now

Kuala Lumpur

8:45 am, Jul 11, 2026

30°C

clear sky

Humidity: 70 %

Pressure: 1012 mb

Wind: 1 mph

Wind Gust: 1 mph

Clouds: 2%

Visibility: 10 km

Sunrise: 7:09 am

Sunset: 7:27 pm

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11:00 am

30°/31°°C 0.93 mm 93% 3 mph 71% 1011 mb 0 mm/h

2:00 pm

31°/31°°C 0.97 mm 97% 5 mph 60% 1010 mb 0 mm/h

5:00 pm

29°/29°°C 0.71 mm 71% 6 mph 53% 1008 mb 0 mm/h

8:00 pm

28°/28°°C 0.35 mm 35% 4 mph 75% 1009 mb 0 mm/h

11:00 pm

28°/28°°C 0.36 mm 36% 2 mph 81% 1011 mb 0 mm/h

2:00 am

29°/29°°C 0.01 mm 1% 1 mph 83% 1010 mb 0 mm/h

5:00 am

29°/29°°C 0.06 mm 6% 1 mph 87% 1010 mb 0 mm/h

8:00 am

29°/29°°C 0.21 mm 21% 1 mph 86% 1011 mb 0 mm/h

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Specialty / Unique Features

Oldest functioning Chinese temple in Malaysia (Malacca); follows the Three Doctrinal Systems: Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.