Hor Kai Kong (Yuen Yin Kong) Temple

Yuen Yin Kong (Hor Kai Kong) Temple (1 August 2008)


Hor Kai Kong Temple (GPS: 5.42864, 100.31018) is a Chinese temple along Cantonment Road, Penang. Is is also known as the Yuen Yin Kong Temple. It dates back to around 1896, when Chinese settlers began moving into the Pulau Tikus area. Yuen Yin Kong covers a spacious compound. Its entrance has a pair of dragon columns flanked by guardian lions.

In front of the temple is a stage where performances are held to appease the deities during feast days. Also within the compound of Yuen Yin Kong Temple is a Hindu shrine with images of Hindu deities such as Sri Yadabathra Kali Dhashayeni Devi Amman, Sri Muneeshwarar, Ganesha, and Sri Sangeeili Karupan.

The stage of Yuen Yin Kong (Hor Kai Kong) Temple (1 August 2008)


The Founding Stelae of Yuen Yin Kong (Hor Kai Kong) Temple (1 August 2008)


Dragon pillars, Yuen Yin Kong (Hor Kai Kong) Temple (1 August 2008)


Guardian lion, Yuen Yin Kong (Hor Kai Kong) Temple (1 August 2008)


Entrance of Yuen Yin Kong (Hor Kai Kong) Temple (1 August 2008)


Interior of Yuen Yin Kong (Hor Kai Kong) Temple (1 August 2008)


Wall murals at Yuen Yin Kong (Hor Kai Kong) Temple with teachings of filial piety (1 August 2008)


Door god of Yuen Yin Kong (Hor Kai Kong) Temple (1 August 2008)


Close-up view of a dragon pillar at Yuen Yin Kong (Hor Kai Kong) Temple (1 August 2008)

Getting there

Hor Kai Kong Temple is best reached by car, as the nearest bus stop is some 20-25 minutes' walk away, on Burmah Road.

Hor Kai Kong Temple is on the Map of Jalan Cantonment, Penang

Hor Kai Kong Temple is on the Map of Pulau Tikus, Penang

List of Chinese Temples in Penang and Chinese Temples in Malaysia