Nine Emperor Gods Temple of George Town 斗母宫九皇大帝

Nine Emperor Gods Temple of George Town (16 September 2020)


Tow Boe Keong Kew Ong Tai Tay Temple (GPS: 5.41479, 100.33311; Traditional/Simplified Chinese: 斗母宫九皇大帝), also called the George Town Nine Emperor Gods Temple, is said to be the oldest temple of the Nine Emperor Gods in Penang. The temple dates back to 1840 when it was established as a small shrine.

Also called the , it now occupies two shophouses along Jalan Cheong Fatt Tze off Carnarvon Street. The building dates from the early part of the 20th century although the temple itself traces its history to around 1840, when the belief was established in Penang. The temple is painted yellow, as is the colour associated with the Nine Emperor deities.

Although it is the oldest temple to this folk belief, it is not the biggest. The Penang Nine Emperor Gods Temple at Macallum Street and the Butterworth Nine Emperor Gods Temple are both newer and bigger.

How to go to the Nine Emperor Gods Temple

The nearest bus stop is along Carnarvon Street. It is served by Rapid Penang bus 301, 302, 401, 401E and CAT.

Tow Boe Keong Kew Ong Tai Tay Temple is on the Map of Jalan Cheong Fatt Tze

Main entrance to the Nine Emperor Gods Temple of George Town (16 September 2020)


Side door of the Toe Boe Keong Temple (16 September 2020)


Interpretive board at the Nine Emperor Gods Temple of George Town (16 September 2020)


George Town Nine Emperor Gods Temple (31 July 2010)


Nine Emperor Gods Temple, George Town (31 July 2010)

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