Nam Thean Tong temple

Temple Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

What to expect

Nam Thean Tong Temple is a 155-year-old Taoist cave temple located in Ipoh, Perak. The temple features intricate carvings, beautiful paintings, and a unique architecture that blends into the cliff-face. Visitors can explore the temple's main sanctuary, which is carved deep into the cliff, and appreciate the natural crevices and grooves in the rock. The temple also has a secondary room with a stunning mural, a small altar, and a large window covered with a grate. Additionally, visitors can climb up to the fourth floor for a viewpoint, although the stairs are steep and unlit. The temple grounds also feature a garden with a tall golden statue of a deity, a large fishpond, and a colorful pagoda. The temple is a great place to learn about Taoist culture and appreciate the beauty of cave temple architecture

Plan your family visit to the Nam Thean Tong temple with these blog insights 👇

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(Tip!) Ipoh with kids: 5 kids' activities in a row!

(Tip!) Ipoh with kids: 5 kids' activities in a row!
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the temple and admired the colorful statues

Highlights: Sophie enjoyed burning incense sticks at the statues ✨