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Sight Robson Heights, Kuala Lumpur

Thean Hou Temple

A sight in Robson Heights, Kuala Lumpur, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Late afternoon.

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Thean Hou Temple in Robson Heights, Kuala Lumpur
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Why go

Six-tiered Chinese temple on a hill, strung with red lanterns.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Kuala Lumpur, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, 2.2 km away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Robson Heights
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Late afternoon

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia

    Fine collection of Islamic art, textiles and architecture models under tiled domes.

    Sight · 2.2 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Central Market (Pasar Seni)

    Art deco market hall selling batik, crafts and local snacks.

    Shopping · 2.8 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Merdeka Square

    Square where independence was declared, faced by the Sultan Abdul Samad Building.

    Sight · 3.1 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Jalan Alor

    Night food street in Bukit Bintang with grilled chicken wings, satay and noodles.

    Food · 3.6 km straight-line
  5. 5
    KL Forest Eco Park

    Patch of rainforest downtown with a canopy walkway near KL Tower.

    Outdoors · 3.6 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Marini's on 57

    Rooftop bar on Petronas Tower 3 with eye-level views of the twin towers.

    Drinks · 4.7 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Thean Hou 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 Kuala Lumpur

Another curated sight in Kuala Lumpur. See the full Kuala Lumpur guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Kuala Lumpur run from 29°C in December to 31°C in April; November is usually the wettest month. For Thean Hou Temple itself, we suggest: Late afternoon.

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

Getting there

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Address
65, Persiaran Endah, Taman Persiaran Desa, 50460 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Coordinates
3.12195, 101.68767
Destination
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Thean Hou Temple: quick answers

How much time do you need at Thean Hou Temple?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Thean Hou Temple. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Thean Hou Temple?

Our pick: Late afternoon.

Is Thean Hou Temple free?

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

Where is Thean Hou Temple?

Thean Hou Temple is at 65, Persiaran Endah, Taman Persiaran Desa, 50460 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in Robson Heights. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Thean Hou Temple?

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

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