Experts' Choice Award Tua Pek Kong Temple
What the experts agree on
Sarawak's oldest Chinese temple, this vibrant riverside Taoist landmark has anchored the community since 1871. Its distinctive red structure adds splashes of color to the city center and remains deeply important to local Chinese residents.
“At a main crossroads near the river stands the oldest Chinese temple in Sarawak.”
– Frommer's
Lonely Planet "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." Full review
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Ask for the key at the ground-floor desk.
Lonely Planet "This classic Chinese temple adds vibrant colour to the rather drab city centre." Full review
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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.
Lonely Planet "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." Full review
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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.
Atlas Obscura "The Seven Story Pagoda of Sibu. " Full review
