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San Wooi Wooi Koon

San Wooi Wooi Koon is a Cantonese district association along Bishop Street, similar to the Ng Fook Thong Cantonese District Association on Chulia Street.

The San Wooi Wooi Koon was built in the 1870's and refurbished in 1883. It has a stone fence with three pairs of gate post, and with many Cantonese-style association temples, these are all made of granite. The San Wooi Wooi Koon still has its original terracotta floor tiles. A pair of lions stand at the gate.

Getting there

From the Weld Quay Bus Terminal, cross Pengkalan Weld using the pedestrian bridge. Turn right and walk along Pengkalan Weld until you reach the junction with Gat Lebuh Gereja. Turn left into Gat Lebuh Gereja. At junction with Lebuh Pantai, turn right, walk along Beach Street until junction of Lebuh Bishop. Turn left into Lebuh Bishop. San Wooi Wooi Koon is on the right side of Lebuh Bishop.

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San Wooi Wooi Koon (3 November 2008)
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San Wooi Wooi Koon, as seen from the side lane.
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San Wooi Wooi Koon front facade
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