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Nam Thean Tong, Ipoh, Perak (18 September, 2005)
Nam Thean Tong (GPS: 4.56589, 101.11441) is a cave temple in Ipoh, Perak. It is located off Jalan Raja Dr Nazrin Shah (formerly Jalan Gopeng). The temple is built into the face of the limestone cliff, and is located between two other cave temples, Sam Poh Tong and Ling Sen Tong. Of the three, it is possibly the most popular.
Nam Thean Tong was established in 1867 by a Chinese monk, Kuong San Teik. From a small cliff shrine, Nam Thean Tong has grown into a full-fledged temple, completed with entrance arch. The name Nam Thean Tong means "Temple of the Southern Sky". In front of the temple is a pond with a zig-zag bridge as wll as a half-crescent bridge.
How to reach Nam Thean Tong
Exit the North South Expressway Northern Route (E1) at the Ipoh South Interchange. Coming out of the expressway, turn left and head south along Jalan Tasek (Federal Route 1). You will pass Tesco and Kinta City Shopping Centre (Jusco) on your left. Just continue along Jalan Tasek, which is called Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah beyond the junction of Persiaran Medan Ipoh.When you reach a flyover interchange, turn left and head southeast along Jalan Raja Dr Nazrin Shah (formerly called Jalan Gopeng). When you see a Petronas petrol station on your left, get ready to turn in to a slip road that takes you to Nam Thean Tong as well as a few other cave temples.
The Grand Arch of Nam Thean Tong (18 September, 2005)
Alcoves with images of deities are embedded into the cave face of Nam Thean Tong (18 September, 2005)
Altar to various deities at Nam Thean Tong (18 September, 2005)
Dragon column created from stalactite at Nam Thean Tong (18 September, 2005)
Images of various deities at Nam Thean Tong (18 September, 2005)
A line of figurines at Nam Thean Tong (18 September, 2005)
A line of figurines at Nam Thean Tong (19 August, 2006)
Seated effigies at Nam Thean Tong (19 August, 2006)
Figurines of various deities at Nam Thean Tong (19 August, 2006)
Statue of the Goddess of Mercy at Nam Thean Tong (19 August, 2006)
Nam Thean Tong on Google Street View
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