Religious Sites in Kuala Lumpur
Religious Sites in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Religious Sites in Kuala Lumpur
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- Jacki SPenang Island, Malaysia110 contributionsIt's a bit of a hike up the hill so if you can take a Grab up, it'll leave you energy to walk back down. It's across a highway and "river" from KL Sentral monorail station and Brickfields mall.Written 1 February 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- ricshanshibly1986Jeddah, Saudi Arabia1,265 contributionsNational mosque of Malaysia located within KL city area. During our visit mosque under construction and could not visit inside masjid. No entrance feeWritten 10 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- baghdadlianMontreal, Canada3,282 contributionsWe went to visit the Mosque and we had a beautiful experience. Women have to wear a cover up they lend you. We had a guide explain to us and we understood a lot about the religion. It was large and beautifulWritten 27 March 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- IRHSRochester191 contributionsVery colorful and huge. There was a wedding going on so it felt a bit intrusive to be exploring and taking pictures.Written 8 March 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Mohammed GHangzhou, China5 contributionsThe most beautiful mosque in KL, I recommend everyone to visit it. There's also a lot of monkeys running around in the afternoon on the right side of the main gate.Written 11 February 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- ana1995Petaling Jaya, Malaysia80 contributionsVery beautiful,and the distance is close to public transportation. Must be very discreet when visiting not to pray bit for the beautiful architectureWritten 30 November 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- macedonboyGlasgow, UK153,681 contributionsThe Guan Di temple is a Chinese temple dedicated to the legendary General, Guan Di, who served Emperor Liu Bei of Shu Han. Deified, he is said to grant wishes to those of pure mind. If that doesn’t do it for you, there’s a Guan Dao pole-axe weapon made from 59kg of copper that believers like to touch for good luck.
The architecture is a typical Chinese style temple with some magnificent dragons adoring the roofs. The temple is just off Petaling Street and is definitely worth a detour if in the area.Written 2 February 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - GPhillipsMBECarterton, UK2,789 contributionsSmart looking building with some nice stained glass windows etc.
Holy water at entrance needs filling as both receptacles were empty at the start of mass.
We could not find anywhere to light a candle.
Well worth a visit if you are nearby.Written 22 February 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - HappySheepWellington, New Zealand1,609 contributionsThis small temple set off the main road, is busy sometimes with ceremonies and events, other times, just the caretakerWritten 3 September 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Avinash Chandra ABengaluru, India909 contributionsIt is also the ancestral home of the four founders on whose name the temple is build using bricks wood and stone. It has been declared as one of the 13 must visit tourist attractions of Kuala Lumpur. Fine architecture and three deities representing three ancestors of Mr. Chan.Written 3 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- Rosario_itBelgium1,826 contributionsThe Church seems quite modern from the outside but the interior is classic even though quite bare with not a lot of decoration.Written 25 February 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- macedonboyGlasgow, UK153,681 contributionsThe Masjid As-Syakirin is a mosque very close to KLCC park and the Petronas Towers. Set on a small hill, the mosque is a beautiful example of Malaysian modern architecture blended with traditional Malay and Arab styles. The building and especially the main prayer hall has a very symmetrical design. The pillars each end in an umbrella like capital that form a continuous structure to form the roof. The building is already well lit with an open structure, and this is accentuated by the many translucent green glass domes spread over the roof, capped by a single dome in the centre of the roof that looks a little like an upside down bowl. A pretty building, but don’t go out of the way to see it unless you’re already planning on going to KLCC. It’s a pity that the area surrounding the mosque is being redeveloped. It won’t be long before the pretty roof is hidden from view of the skyscrapers.Written 13 February 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
- macedonboyGlasgow, UK153,681 contributionsThe Kun Yam Thong is a Buddhist temple. The temple was smaller than I was expecting with one main prayer hall and two subsidiary prayer rooms. Pretty much all the incarnations of Buddha are represented here including the Laughing Buddha, Guan Yin and other Bodhisattvas. The depiction of Guan Yin, as she is shown in her form with a thousand arms and eyes, the many eyes to comprehend the cries for help and hands symbolizing the power to help with her blessings.
What’s more, the temple also has a cafeteria where vegetarian meals are served. This was great for me as it meant that I didn’t have to find some place for lunch. Even better, the temple serves Chinese style vegetarian food.
As it was near lunchtime when I visited, the food hall was full of diners and many office workers had also come to the temple to offer their prayers too. Although not a large temple, I thought the gild statues of the buddhas were worth a visit since I had combined it with lunch.Written 13 February 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - B HAuckland Central, New Zealand36 contributionsWe arrived a little before 8.30 prayers on a Sunday. There was a table of Malaysian people selling food for a donation - they had great English and were super friendly. We sold us a bowl of Cincau (like soy milk/water soup) and a semi-sweet jelly thing for RM3 and RM1 (approx NZD1 and NZD0.30).
A lot of people were already at prayer in the main temple, there were seperate statues which people holding incense were walking around as well as a dedication centre (?) which heaps of statues and images in it.
Make sure you take your shoes off before stepping onto the temple or worship site - you'll see signs in English and other people's shoes so you'll know where to leave yours.
Once the chanting/offering started (at 8.30) it was beautiful, they rang a bell and took some incense, flowers and fruit up to the main Buddha and a monk in orange robes began to chant long and deep.Written 22 October 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. - Divya DPune11 contributionsNice temple, and the priests are very accomodative. They understand the different rituals of Indians and don't blink an eye if you do something different to local customs.Written 25 June 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kuala Lumpur
- These places are best for sacred & religious sites in Kuala Lumpur:
- Thean Hou Temple
- National Mosque (Masjid Negara)
- Jamek Mosque
- Sri Maha Mariamman Temple
- Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan
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- These are the best places for groups seeking sacred & religious sites in Kuala Lumpur:
- Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan
- Thean Hou Temple
- Jamek Mosque
- National Mosque (Masjid Negara)
- Guan Di Temple Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
- These are the best places for budget-friendly sacred & religious sites in Kuala Lumpur:
- Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan
- Thean Hou Temple
- Jamek Mosque
- National Mosque (Masjid Negara)
- Sri Maha Mariamman Temple