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Hwa Yen Si Temple is a Chinese temple at Dato Kramat, Penang, beside Convent Dato Kramat primary school. It faces Johore Road, near Padang Brown. The temple has an attractively ornamented roof with pointed gables decorated with dragons and figurines. The temple is divided into three bays. The central bay has the main plaque proclaiming its name, Hwa Yen Si. The walls are finished in Shanghai plaster.



Hwa Yen Si Temple (14 May 2008)
© Timothy Tye using this photo

Getting there

Take Rapid Penang Bus Nos. 11, 201, 202, 203, 204, 206, 301, 302, 306 and 308 which pass through Jalan Dato Keramat.

Nearby Sights

  1. Brown Memorial
  2. Padang Brown
  3. Penang Buddhist Association
  4. City Stadium
  5. Masjid Haji Kassim


Hwa Yen Si Temple (14 May 2008)
© Timothy Tye using this photo


Hwa Yen Si Temple (14 May 2008)
© Timothy Tye using this photo

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