1. main entrance to Lao Zi Temple
The Lao Zi Temple (太上老君庙) in Kuantan is a must-visit destination as it has grown to be a huge tourism product in the area. The temple, which pays homage to the founder of Taoism, Lao Zi, has a 7m tall statue of him.
2. enter by the tail of the dragon
3. this is the body of the dragon
This temple is also known as Dragon Temple for its Golden Dragon structure that is 823 metres in length. It is said to be the longest in the world and is listed in the Malaysia Book of Records for “The Longest Dragon Statue” in the country.
4. paintings
5. it is also a foot reflexology path
Visitors are encouraged to walk through the dragon, entering from its tail and exiting from its mouth, at the proper temple grounds. This walk is said to improve the luck of the person. In any case, it does improve health due to its foot reflexology path.
6. stories of Chinese legendary figures
7. check out the yin yang dragon claw
Visitors are charged RM5 to walk through the dragon. Those who take the shortcut to the temple proper by climbing the stairs pay a reduced rate of RM3. The money collected is for the temple upkeep.
8. the compound of Lao Zi Temple
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My friends and I arrived one scorching Sunday afternoon. The temple is just 13km from Kuantan town heading towards Sungai Lembing, and was not difficult to locate, guided by Waze.
10. temple proper
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Without knowing what to expect, a foreign worker told us that we had two choices: to walk through the dragon or to take the shortcut by climbing the stairs. We chose to enter the dragon despite the heat. During the 15-minute walk along the 2,700 feet pathway, we came across the 5000-word scripture of the “Book of Tao and its Virtues” inscribed on the walks.
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We did not know that we would be blessed with good fortune when we emerged from the dragon’s mouth or that we should make a wish before touching the dragon’s pearl in front of it. So, how now? I need to make another trip there!!
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15. wishing well
Perhaps the next time, I could join a guided tour so that things will be explained to me. I just need to find out the schedule.
16. the 18 Chambers of Hell
17. Chinese horoscope
This third generation temple is a work in progress. With land measuring 6ha, it does take a lot of time and finances to build. The dragon sculpture itself cost RM550,000 and took three years to complete.
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Lao Zi Temple reminds me of Singapore’s Haw Par Villa, with the huge-sized statues, the 12 Chinese horoscope animals as well as the 18 Chambers of Hell.
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Besides door collection, the temple observes two religious festivities every year to raise funds not only for its maintenance but also to preserve Chinese culture and tradition among the younger generation.
22. dinosaur land
23. panda family
For enquiries, contact information is included below.
Lao Zi Temple (太上老君庙)
Add: Lot 362, KM12, Kampung Padang, Sungai Lembing, Kuantan.
GPS Coordinates： N 03′ 51. 342′ E 103′ 14.934′
Contact numbers: +6019-9482020 / +6016-9362629 (Mr. Kui Fook Weng)
Web: http://laozitemple.blogspot.com
Email: laozitemple@hotmail.com
Opening hours: 8am – 7pm (daily)
24. Yue Lao
25. short cut (stairs) to the temple
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2 Comments
At July 30, 2017, blair villanueva wrote:
Lao zi temple looks like charming place. I wish to try their replexology massage. It seems give miracle.
At July 30, 2017, Sunshine Kelly wrote:
Wah so many figurines to take photos, I have been to Kuantan but never knew there is such temple there. Thanks for the info.