Chooi Bee Keong Temple
Tanjung Tokong, George Town

Chooi Bee Keong Temple, literally "Temple of Beautiful Waters," is a small temple beside Tanjong Tokong Road, right next to Marine Bay condominiums. It was built in 1882 for the worship of Chu, Ti and Lee Wangye, at a time when the curving bay between George Town and Tanjung Tokong was really "beautiful waters". Incidentally, the Bagan Jermal river which flows close to the temple could also be another possible reason for the name, although today the river has been reduced to nothing more than a drain.

There is a beautiful plaque here presented by Khaw Soo Cheng (1786-1882), patriach of the Khaw Family which includes Khaw Sim Bee and Khaw Sim Khim, founder of the Khaw Kongsi.

Getting there

There is a bus stop in front of Marine May condominiums. If coming by public transport, the Rapid Penang Buses that pass through Tanjong Tokong Road includes 101, 103, and U104. Check the Rapid Penang Bus Route for details.

What to see

Although first built in the late 19th century, Chooi Bee Keong Temple appears new due to the renovations done on it over the years. Hence, the original wooden pillars have now been replaced by masonry.

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