Tua Pek Kong, Kuching Hilton as background.
More than 2 centuries; set foot here around 1800 A.D.
Located at the intersection of 3 main roads, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman (L), Wayang Street (R) and Main Bazaar in front of the temple.
The new Harbour View Hotel as background.
Viewed from 9th floor of Medan Pelita.
The road on the left of the temple, cut through the hill at the back, was (believed to be) constructed under the Brooke Administration to weaken the temple Feng Shui.
The Kuching Waterfront, and Sarawak River as front view.
Main Bazaar in front, and the Chinese History Museum squared building.
Chinese History Musuem, taken 20 Oct 07.
Medan Pelita, the colourful neighbour.
Entrance to the Main Hall.
The Heavenly Guardian (at the door).
The Host Deity, Tua Pek Kong.
On the right, The Earth Store Bodhisattva, and few other heavenly deities.
The main & only entrance to the temple, at the side.
Notice of upgrading & renovation.
Back of the temple, under renovation.
The temple under renovation, taken 20 Oct 07.
Restoration or renovation? A comment from SinChew 18 Nov 2007 on the restoration works of Tua Pek Kong Kuching. The temple is a declared historical building under the Sarawak Cultural Heritage Ordinance 1993, care must be taken on any restoration.
