Wat Rajchaphohong Thai Buddhist Temple วัดราชโพธิหงษ์, Bukit Mertajam

Wat Rajchaphohong, Teluk Wang, Bukit Mertajam (3 May 2015)

Wat Rajchaphohong (GPS: 5.42833, 100.5108; Thai: วัดราชโพธิหงษ์, Chinese: 拉薩保豐暹樾; Penang Hokkien: La1sat1 Po1hong1 Siam33 Wat3), also written Wat Rajaphojong, is a Thai Buddhist Temple in Penanti, in Bukit Mertajam, Penang. (Localities in this rural area is often fluid, as in addition to Penanti, the area is also considered part of Ara Kuda.) It is located off Jalan Ara Kuda (State Route P119). The temple began in 1931 where it developed within a Siamese settlement.

360° Street View of Wat Rajchaphohong

Entrance of Wat Rajchaphohong (3 May 2015)

The grounds of Wat Rajchaphohong (3 May 2015)

Dewan Dharmasala, Wat Rajchaphohong

The Dharmasala Hall, or Dewan Dharmasala, is one of the main buildings of the temple. It was officially opened by the Chief Minister of Penang Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon on 9 June, 2001. Installed on the far end of the wall are three Buddha images. All along the walls are murals depicting various scenes from Buddhist legends.

Dewan Dharmasala, Wat Rajchaphohong (3 May 2015)

Interior of Dharmasala Hall, Wat Rajchaphohong (3 May 2015)

How to go to Wat Rajchaphohong

Take the Butterworth-Kulim Expressway to Exit 1505 (Tasik Mengkuang Interchange). Exiting the expressway, turn left towards Penanti. At the next T-junction, turn right in the direction of Tasek Gelugor/Lunas. This is State Route P119 (Jalan Ara Kuda). Go along this road. You will see a sign for Kg. Telok Wang. Continue on for a short distance and you will arrive at Wat Rajchaphohong on your left.

Wat Rajaphohong signboard (4 May 2015)

Kampung Telok Wang (3 May 2015)

Address

Wat Rajaphohong
Teluk Wang, Jalan Ara Kuda
14000 Bukit Mertajam, Penang

Timothy Tye at Wat Rajchaphohong (3 May 2015)

Location of Wat Rajchaphohong on the map

List of Buddhist wats in Penang