Hean Chooi Temple

Hean Chooi Temple, Bandar Sri Pinang, Penang (13 February 2018)


Hean Chooi Temple (GPS: 5.39336, 100.3245) is a Chinese temple built on reclaimed land in Bandar Sri Pinang, Jelutong. The temple faces the coast, towards the rising sun. The main gate facing the coast comprises a triple-arch gate. To the left is a pavilion with running water, probably sited for geomancy purposes.

Hean Chooi Temple is a single-storey building with sloping roof. The prayer hours at the temple is 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily.

Hean Chooi Temple. (13 February 2018)


Front altar of Hean Chooi Temple. (13 February 2018)


Gateway of Hean Chooi Temple facing the coast. (13 February 2018)


Close-up view of Hean Chooi Temple's gate. (13 February 2018)


Gilded swans on the pavilion at Hean Chooi Temple. (13 February 2018)


Gilded figurines of swans and a fish at a pavilion at Hean Chooi Temple. (13 February 2018)


Door of Hean Chooi Temple. (13 February 2018)


Gables of Hean Chooi Temple. (13 February 2018)


The roof of Hean Chooi Temple. (13 February 2018)


Curved roof ridges of Hean Chooi Temple. (13 February 2018)


Entry to Hean Chooi Temple is from the rear. (13 February 2018)


Side view of Hean Chooi Temple. (13 February 2018)

Getting there

Hean Chooi Temple is located along Jalan Perusahaan Jelutong. You have to get there by your own transport.

Hean Chooi Temple, as seen from its arched gate (25 May 2012)


The triple-arch gate of Hean Chooi Temple (25 May 2012)

Hean Chooi Temple is on the map of the Places of Worship in Jelutong

Hean Chooi Temple is on the Map of Bandar Sri Pinang

Hean Chooi Temple is on the Map of Jelutong

List of Chinese Temples in Penang and Chinese Temples in Malaysia