Hean Tean Seang Tee (Xuan Wu Temple)

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Hean Tean Seang Tee is a temple in Balik Pulau. Also known as Xuan Wu Temple, it is located off the main road. Believed to have been built in the 19th century, Hean Tean Seang Tee has been renovated and expanded a few times.

At the entrance pavilion is a bell smelted in 1895. The feast days of Hean Tean Seang Tee is in the months of March and July every year. During these times, Chinese operas are performed for the entertainment of the patron deities.

Getting there

Take bus to the Balik Pulau Bus Terminal, then walk to the junction between Jalan Balik Pulau and Jalan Tun Sardon. From the junction, turn right, walk northeast on Jalan Balik Pulau and look for a sign board for Chinese temple just before Sekolah Kebangsaan St George Balik Pulau. Follow the side road and you will reach the temple.

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Hean Tean Seang Tee Temple (20 December 2008)
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Hean Tean Seang Tee Temple Bell (20 December 2008)
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Hean Tean Seang Tee Temple (20 December 2008)
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