Moey She Temple

Moey She Temple, Penang Street, George Town (25 July 2012)


Moey She Temple (GPS: 5.41796, 100.34074), at 31 Penang Street, is one of the lesser known temples in the inner quarters of George Town. It is located along Penang Street, within the Little India district of the city.

360° View of Moey She Temple on Google Street View

Moey She Temple is a Taishanese clan temple for Chinese people holding the surname "Moey" and its alternative forms, Boey, Moy, Mui and Mooi, among others. It is a Cantonese-style clan temple that was built along Penang Street in 1905. Much of the facade is of granite. At the front gate is a pair of ceramic lions perched on the gate. The eaves on the roof are decorated with eaves board and supported by tall granite pillars with lantern beams across them.

On both sides of the front door of Moey She Temple are granite panels on which words of praise are inscribed. The roof is decorated with mystical beasts including the celestial fish and pearl. The temple is only one storeys high but the walls are built to a height of a two storey building. Inside the temple are wooden altars and other traditional Chinese furniture.

Getting there

The nearest bus stop is the Little India bus stop along Beach Street. It is served by the Rapid Penang bus CAT.

Moey She Temple is on the map of Penang Street

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