The story of Thean Hou Temple
Thean Hou Temple was built by Kuala Lumpur's Hainanese community and opened in 1989. It is one of the largest Chinese temples in Southeast Asia, combining Buddhist, Taoist and Confucian elements.
It is dedicated to Tian Hou, the Heavenly Mother, also known as Mazu, the goddess who protects seafarers. Its tiered roofs and hundreds of red lanterns are especially beautiful during Chinese New Year and the Mid-Autumn Festival.
