Hong San Si Temple 鳳山寺, Fettes Park

Fettes Park Chinese Temple in 2010 (24 October 2010)


Hong San Si (GPS: 5.45217, 100.3033; Traditional Chinese: 鳳山寺, Simplified Chinese: 凤山寺) or in Penang Hokkien, Hong33 San3 Si33, is a Chinese temple along Jalan Fettes in Tanjong Tokong, Penang. The name means "Temple of the Phoenix Mountain". It is located immediately west of Prima Tanjung Business Centre. Began as a small shrine in the mid 20th century, the temple has been enlarged a few times, with the most recent renovations completed in 2009.

The new façade of the Fettes Park Chinese Temple is finished in granite. The main porch leading to the prayer hall is supported by four exquisitely carved garnite pillars. The roof ridges points upwards and are embellished with dragons and phoenices.

Fong San Si Temple, front façade (30 November 2012)

Getting there

The nearest bus stop is along Jalan Fettes. It is served by Rapid Penang bus 102.

A shrine to the Datuk Kong (earth spirit) at Fong San Si Temple (30 November 2012)

List of Chinese Temples in Penang and Chinese Temples in Malaysia