Chan She Shu Yuen 陳氏書院, Kuala Lumpur

Chan Seh Shu Yuen Clan Association (2 January, 2010)


Chan She Shu Yuen 陳氏書院 (GPS: 3.14015, 101.6985) is the clan association and associated clan temple of the Chan clansmen in Kuala Lumpur. It is located along Jalan Stadium, facing the Bulatan Merdeka fountain, across the road from the Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall.

Chan She Shu Yuen Clan Association was established by four Chan clansmen namely Chan Siow Ling, Chan Xin Xi, Chan Chun and Chan Zai Tian, who were the pillars of local society in late 19th century Kuala Lumpur. As with most of the Chinese clan associations, the Chan She Shu Yuen Clan Association serves as the start off point for most of the newly arrived immigrants. The association offer shelter and support to the newcomers while they gained their footing in the new land.

The clan association building of the Chan clan was modelled after the Chan Clan Ancestral Temple in Guangzhou. Construction began in 1896 and progressed intermittently. It was only completed a decade later, in 1906. The colour scheme is green, leading the building to be called the Green Temple.

The entrance of Chan Seh Shu Yuen is flanked by a pair of guardian lions. Beyond the front gate is a central courtyard followed by the ancestral hall, where the patron deities of the Chan clan are installed.

Front view of Chan She Shu Yuen Clan Association (18 December, 2009)


Entrance to Chan Seh Shu Yuen Clan Association (2 January, 2010)


Figurines embellishing the roof of Chan She Shu Yuen (8 July, 2016)


Central courtyard and ancestral hall of Chan Seh Shu Yuen Clan Association (2 January, 2010)


Gilded figurines in Chan She Shu Yuen (8 July, 2016)


The prayer hall of Chan Seh Shu Yuen Clan Association (2 January, 2010)


Alcove shrine inside Chan She Shu Yuen (8 July, 2016)


Central courtyard of Chan She Shu Yuen (8 July, 2016)


Side wall of Chan She Shu Yuen facing a car park (8 July, 2016)


Chan She Shu Yuen Clan Association is under restoration for much of 2016.

Side wall of Chan She Shu Yuen facing a car park (8 July, 2016)

360° View of Chan She Shu Yuen Clan Association on Google Maps Street View

Chan She Shu Yuen Clan Association

Chan She Shu Yuen Clan Association is on the map of Jalan Stadium Kuala Lumpur

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