Heong Sun See Temple is a Buddhist temple located in the Old Tanjung Tokong Road. It is directly opposite Masjid Tuan Guru. It is located on a hillslope commanding an expansive view of Tanjung Tokong. Steps leads up to the temple from the compound.
Within the prayer hall of Heong Sun See Temple are images of the Kuan Yin. Next to the prayer hall is a library with Buddhist books. Outside the prayer hall are free Buddhist books and pamplets.
Getting there
The nearest bus stop is along the Tanjung Tokong main road in front of Heong Sun See Temple. When leaving the mall, one can also catch taxis easily from the taxi stand in front. 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
The temple is not really a tourist attraction and will only be of interest to devotees.
Stretching your budget in Penang
If you are a prudent traveller, you can spend less than $20 per day in Penang, including your accommodation! Here's some useful tips for budget travellers to Penang, to help you manage your budget and have a great time.
Penang Tour Guides
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Finding Budget Accommodation in Penang
If you're coming to Penang on a budget, you'd be pleased to know that there's quite a number of places in George Town as well as in Batu Ferringhi that offers good clean accommodation without costing you an arm and a let. If I am allowed to be biased, I would recommend Hotel Mingood, which happens to belong to a friend of mine. If it is occupied, there are plenty of other places that cost less than US$12.00 per night. Here are some suggestions:
Hutton Lodge, from US$8.25
Baba Guesthouse, from US$7.57
E.T. Budget Guesthouse, from US$6.05
YMCA Penang, from US$6.53
Ali's Ferringhi Guest House, from US$9.63
Despite the best intentions to provide you information that is as accurate as possible, do be aware that prices may have changed and exchange rates fluctuated since I wrote this. So please personally and carefully screen through the available accommodation before making your booking, to avoid any disappointments.
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Heong Sun See Temple Location Map
Heong Sun See Temple (14 September 2008)
© Timothy Tye
Another view of Heong Sun See Temple (14 September 2008)
© Timothy Tye
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