Gaik Cheng Kong Temple 玉清宫

Gaik Cheng Kong Temple, Permatang Pauh (10 December 2016)


Gaik Cheng Kong Temple (GPS: 5.41429, 100.41168), (Chinese: 玉清宫, Pinyin: Yù Qīng Gōng, Penang Hokkien: Guek3 Cheng3 Keong1) is a large Chinese temple in Permatang Pauh, Seberang Perai. Located along Jalan Sama Gagah, it has a grand porch with eight ornately carved granite pillars supporting its ornate green-tile roof. The roof is embellished with prancing dragons and minute porcelain figurines.

Gaik Cheng Kong has a temple pavilion where performances are often staged especially on the feast days of the gods. The stage is located across the road from the temple proper.

Gaik Cheng Kong Temple, Permatang Pauh (10 December 2016)


Gaik Cheng Kong Temple, Permatang Pauh (10 December 2016)

Address

Gaik Cheng Kong Temple
1065, Jalan Sama Gagah,
13500 Permatang Pauh, Penang.

Gaik Cheng Kong Temple is on the map of Jalan Sama Gagah

List of Chinese Temples in Penang and Chinese Temples in Malaysia