26.12.2018 Temple Tour
@ 南天洞 Nam Thean Tong Ipoh Perak (click here to Google Map)
@ 南天洞 Nam Thean Tong Ipoh Perak (click here to Google Map)
Jalan Gopeng, 31350 Ipoh, Negeri Perak
GPS Location: 4°33'55.8"N 101°06'53.4"E
Budget: Free
Parking: Free
Thoughts: 南天洞 Nam Thean Tong is said to be one of the oldest temples in Ipoh, believed to have been discovered by a monk in the 19th century (1867)!
Inside the temple is a staircase of 138 steps to the summit for a view of vicinity, but due to the heat did not make it. In fact, the deep flight of stairs would bring you to more caves in the area. A little spooky if venturing alone.
The structure of the main building seems to have build along the contours of the cave itself. Entering the temple is really entering into the opening of the cave, with stairs build to venture further into various other caves. If there is time to explore, this cave temple would be an interesting one; at least from the architectural stand point. And if you are a cave lover, it will be a place worth exploring.
南天洞 Nam Thean Tong is just next to 灵仙岩 Lin Sen Tong and share the same free parking lot across the road. Both temple entrance for now is free. 南天洞 Nam Thean Tong, with a little more greenery compared to its neighbour temple; is likely a place for some elderly locals coming here for the "serenity" and "shade" for a little chit chat in the morning hours. Compared to 灵仙岩 Lin Sen Tong which show case a lot more color and status, this temple has less visitors and a quieter place to visit.
Both temples are quite well maintained and easy to locate.
Rating: 6 / 10 👍
Website: http://www.sinchew.com.my/node/1525314
Operating hours: 08:00am - 05:00pm
GPS Location: 4°33'55.8"N 101°06'53.4"E
Budget: Free
Parking: Free
Thoughts: 南天洞 Nam Thean Tong is said to be one of the oldest temples in Ipoh, believed to have been discovered by a monk in the 19th century (1867)!
Inside the temple is a staircase of 138 steps to the summit for a view of vicinity, but due to the heat did not make it. In fact, the deep flight of stairs would bring you to more caves in the area. A little spooky if venturing alone.
The structure of the main building seems to have build along the contours of the cave itself. Entering the temple is really entering into the opening of the cave, with stairs build to venture further into various other caves. If there is time to explore, this cave temple would be an interesting one; at least from the architectural stand point. And if you are a cave lover, it will be a place worth exploring.
南天洞 Nam Thean Tong is just next to 灵仙岩 Lin Sen Tong and share the same free parking lot across the road. Both temple entrance for now is free. 南天洞 Nam Thean Tong, with a little more greenery compared to its neighbour temple; is likely a place for some elderly locals coming here for the "serenity" and "shade" for a little chit chat in the morning hours. Compared to 灵仙岩 Lin Sen Tong which show case a lot more color and status, this temple has less visitors and a quieter place to visit.
Both temples are quite well maintained and easy to locate.
Rating: 6 / 10 👍
Website: http://www.sinchew.com.my/node/1525314
Operating hours: 08:00am - 05:00pm
