Tua Pek Kong Temple

Kuching's Tua Pek Kong Temple

Kuching's oldest Chinese temple doesn't look its age. Tua Pek Kong, or Siew San Teng as its officially known, may have been founded as long ago as 1770. The basic design and orientation of the temple follows classic Chinese feng sui principles. It faces the water - in fact a stream used to run right in front of it, and climbs the hill (the "dragon's back") away from the water. The temple has, of course, been remodeled many times over the years.