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Cheng Hoon Teng Temple

A sight in Chinatown, Malacca, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Cheng Hoon Teng Temple in Chinatown, Malacca
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Why go

Malaysia's oldest working Chinese temple, built in the 1600s.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Malacca, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 6 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with The Geographer Cafe and Jonker Street Night Market. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Chinatown
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Malacca, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    The Geographer Cafe

    Corner bar-cafe in a restored shophouse on Jonker Street, with live music some nights.

    Drinks · 0.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Jonker Street Night Market

    Weekend night market of snacks, trinkets and antiques along Jalan Hang Jebat.

    Shopping · 0.2 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Chung Wah Chicken Rice Ball

    Corner shop serving Hainanese chicken with rice pressed into balls.

    Food · 0.2 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum

    Guided tours of a richly furnished Peranakan townhouse on Heeren Street.

    Sight · 0.2 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Stadthuys and Dutch Square

    Red Dutch colonial buildings and Christ Church around a central square.

    Sight · 0.5 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Melaka River Cruise

    Boat ride past murals, old warehouses and the Kampung Morten village.

    Activity · 0.5 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Cheng Hoon Teng Temple is a stop on our Singapore, Malacca & Kuala Lumpur route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Malacca

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When to go

Average daily highs in Malacca run from 29°C in December to 30°C in April; November is usually the wettest month. For Cheng Hoon Teng Temple itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Malacca from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Malacca weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
25, Jalan Tokong, Kampung Dua, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia
Coordinates
2.19750, 102.24683
Destination
Malacca, Malaysia

Cheng Hoon Teng Temple: quick answers

How much time do you need at Cheng Hoon Teng Temple?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Cheng Hoon Teng Temple. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Cheng Hoon Teng Temple?

Our pick: Morning.

Is Cheng Hoon Teng Temple free?

Yes, we list Cheng Hoon Teng Temple as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Cheng Hoon Teng Temple?

Cheng Hoon Teng Temple is at 25, Jalan Tokong, Kampung Dua, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia, in Chinatown. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Cheng Hoon Teng Temple?

Cheng Hoon Teng Temple appears on Singapore, Malacca & Kuala Lumpur, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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