Tua Pek Kong Temple
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“At a main crossroads near the river stands the oldest Chinese temple in Sarawak.”
– Frommer's
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"A modest wooden structure existed on the site of this colourful riverfront Taoist temple as far back as 1871; it was rebuilt in 1897 but badly damaged by Allied bombs in 1942."
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Ask for the key at the ground-floor desk.
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"Miri's oldest Chinese temple was founded in 1913. During the weeklong celebration of Chinese New Year, virtually the whole of this area, including Jln China, is taken over by a lively..."
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"This classic Chinese temple adds vibrant colour to the rather drab city centre."
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The serenity is somewhat marred by the sound of cock-a-doodle-doos drifting over from the paved area around back, where young fighting cocks are kept tethered to avoid strife.
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"Tua Pek Kong, atop the red wedding-cake structure on Jln Padungan at the end of Main Bazaar, is the most popular temple in town for Chinese residents."
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Be sure to have a look at Tua Pek Kong, the temple on the red wedding-layer-cake structure on Jln Padungan at the end of Main Bazaar.
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