Perak Road Tua Pek Kong Temple (受天宫)

Perak Road Tua Pek Kong Temple (23 Jan 2005)


The Perak Road Tua Pek Kong Temple (受天宫) is a small roadside shrine in front of Francis Light School. Its official name is Shou Thean Kong (Traditional/Simplified Chinese: 受天宫). The temple, which began as a shrine under the huge roadside tree, attracts a continuous stream of devotees. It is built for the Tua Pek Kong.

It is said that the Perak Road Tua Pek Kong Temple dates back to the early 19th century, but I am not sure whether this can be proven through evidence. In any case, its site away from major rivers makes it highly suspect for such as early establishment date.

360° View of the Perak Road Tua Pek Kong Temple on Google Street View

Getting there

The nearest bus stop is along Jalan Dato Keramat across from Padang Brown.

Perak Road Tua Pek Kong Temple is on the Map of Perak Road, Penang

List of Tua Pek Kong Temples in Penang, Chinese Temples in Penang and Chinese Temples in Malaysia