San Hai Kong Temple, Jelutong

San Hai Kong Temple (23 March 2013)


San Hai Kong Temple (GPS: 5.3859, 100.31588) in Jelutong is one of several temples and shrines dedicated to the worship of the Taoist deity Mazu, or as is known by the local Hokkien community, Ma Chor Poh. It is located at the end of Jalan Bukit Dumbar. The name of the temple translates as "Hill and Sea Temple". It indeed once faced the sea, but due to land reclamation, is now land bound.

At the time I explored the temple, it appears to have been rebuilt and expanded. According to the resident of the neighbouring house, the temple has been built over and expanded a few times already.From the bus stop along Jalan Jelutong (served by Rapid Penang bus 301, 302, 303 and 401), walk down Jalan Dumbar to reach the temple. The walk takes about 5-10 minutes.

San Hai Kong Temple, front façade (23 March 2013)


San Hai Kong Temple prayer hall (23 March 2013)


Altar to the Tua Pek Kong within an alcove at San Hai Kong Temple (23 March 2013)

Contact

San Hai Kong Temple
c/o Persatuan Penganut Dewi San Hai Kong Pulau Pinang
388D Jalan Bukit Dumbar, Jelutong East
11600 George Town, Penang

Getting there

San Hai Kong Temple is along Jalan Bukit Dumbar, between 10-15 minutes' walk from the nearest bus stop along Jalan Jelutong. The bus stop is served by Rapid Penang bus 301, 302, 303 and 401).

San Hai Kong Temple is on the map of Jalan Bukit Dumbar

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