Chin Poh Keong Temple 進寶宮, Jelutong

Chin Poh Keong Temple (21 September 2009)


Chin Poh Keong Temple (GPS: 5.39795, 100.31163; Traditional Chinese: 進寶宮; Simplified Chinese: 进宝宫) is a small Chinese temple off Van Praagh Road in the Perak Road neighbourhood of Jelutong, Penang.

Chin Poh Keong is located between Desa Green and Taman Seri Hijau. In front of the Chin Poh Keong Temple is an altar to the Nine Emperor Gods. Due to the high density of the surrounding high rise blocks, the compound of the temple has become an impromptu parking lot.

Chin Poh Keong Temple is on the Map of the Places of Worship in Jelutong

Chin Poh Keong Temple is on the Map of Jelutong

Getting there

From Jalan Perak, enter Jalan Van Praagh. You will find Chin Poh Keong Temple on the right side of the road after Taman Seri Hijau. You can take Rapid Penang Bus 10 which pass through Perak Road or 206 which pass through Van Praagh Road but not in front of the temple.

Chin Poh Keong Temple (11 February 2013)


The porch and main entrance of Chin Poh Keong Temple (11 February 2013)

List of Chinese Temples in Penang and Chinese Temples in Malaysia