Chung Keng Kwee Ancestral Temple

Chung Keng Kwee Ancestral Temple (25 April 2007)


Chung Keng Kwee Ancestral Temple is a family temple built by Kapitan China Chung Keng Kwee for the worship of his ancestors. The temple is located along Church Street, next to his residence and office, Hai Kee Chan. Inside the temple is a life-size statue of Chung Keng Kwee. On the walls are paintings of the Kapitan and his parents.

Ancestral shrine, central prayer hall of the Chung Keng Kwee Ancestral Temple (30 October 2004)


The artisans working on the temple are believed to be the same ones who did the Ng Fook Thong Temple along Chulia Street. The Kapitan engaged them from Fook San in China. As you explore the temple, admire the intricate ornamental figurines on the ceiling. If you have a chance to visit the Ng Fook Thong Temple, you can compare them (alternatively you can do that by browsing this website).

A visit to the Chung Keng Kwee Ancestral Temple is often part of the tour of Hai Kee Chan (aka Pinang Peranakan Museum). If your intention is to visit this temple, which is otherwise not open to the public, you should inquire with the museum whether the tour includes this temple.

Getting there

You can walk to this site from the Weld Quay Ferry & Bus Terminal. Cross Weld Quay on the pedestrian bridge, then continue north until junction with Church Street Ghaut. Turn left, follow Church Street Ghaut. After intersection with Beach Street (Lebuh Pantai), you enter Church Street. The Chung Keng Kwee Ancestral Temple is on your left, across the road from the Penang Heritage Trust.


Chung Keng Kwee's Mother


Chung Keng Kwee's Father


Chung Keng Kwee's Major Wife


Chung Keng Kwee


Chung Keng Kwee's Minor Wife

Chung Keng Kwee Ancestral Temple, as seen from the Penang Heritage Trust (25 June 2006)


The front façade of Chung Keng Kwee Ancestral Temple (30 October 2004)


Entrance to Chung Keng Kwee Ancestral Temple (30 October 2004)


Furniture, Chung Keng Kwee Ancestral Temple (30 October 2004)


Antique chairs, Chung Keng Kwee Ancestral Temple (30 October 2004)


Statue of Chung Keng Kwee (30 October 2004)


Ornamental figurines, Chung Keng Kwee Ancestral Temple (24 June 2005)


Ancient well, Chung Keng Kwee Ancestral Temple (24 June 2005)


Tim at the Chung Keng Kwee Ancestral Temple (30 October 2004)

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