Thean Hou Chinese Temple, built as recently as 1989, is located in the hills of Robson Heights. Apart from prayers, it is used for weddings and has been very popular with travellers in recent years.

It offers impressive views of Kuala Lumpur and is worth a short visit in itself, despite being largely detached from the rest of the tourist attractions.

The temple is dedicated to the Chinese goddess of the sea, Mazu.

Thean Hou Temple

Tourist visit - entrance fee

All outdoor and indoor areas of the temple are freely accessible to worshippers and all tourists.

There are no dress-code requirements. Only in case of visiting the inner temple, you have to undress just before entering.

Thean Hou Temple

Entrance to the Thean Hou Temple is free.

It is open every day from 8:00-20:00.

There are free toilets on the lower level of the temple, as well as a Chinese food cafeteria and several souvenir shops.

Thean Hou Temple

Dining room at Thean Hou Temple

How to get there

The temple is south of the centre, about 2km from KL Sentral station, but the walk is not very exciting - it runs along a busy highway and the last bit is up a steep hill.

Public transport doesn't go near the temple, so the easiest way is to take a taxi/Grab. The price to the central area around Pasar Seni will be around 7 myr and to the Bukit Bintang area you will pay around 14 myr.