Last Friday, my family and I headed to Kuala Lumpur for a
few days! I had never visited this city before, although it had been on my list
of things to see while I’m living in Asia.
As the rest of my family had visited Kuala Lumpur before, it
was up to me to organize the itinerary. I absolutely love organising itineraries
so it wasn’t a problem. They make me so incredibly excited knowing that I will
soon be able to lay my eyes upon such exciting sites in person.
On Saturday morning, I had planned for my family to visit
the Thean Hou temple. This Chinese temple is an absolute landmark. It is six
tiered and is dedicated to Goddess Tian Hou (The Heavenly Mother).
I was totally blown away as we made our way towards the
entrance. None of my photos are able to do the temple justice. The traditional
exterior was mesmerising. Each of the corners on the rooftops flicked up in a
way that made them appear somewhat like crashing waves from afar.
As we made our way closer, the intricate details which lined
the edges of the temple soon began to make themselves seen. The array of
colours outlining the temple contributed to the beauty of this tranquil site.
I started to make my way up the staircase to where the
worshipping area could be found. This was on the second last tier. Groups of
people crowded around the entrance, removing their shoes and performing
rituals. The scent of incense was extremely prevalent. There was also a
wonderful view of Kuala Lumpur from this tier.
After removing our shoes, we entered the hollows of the
temple. To say that I was blown away would be an incredible understatement. The
paintwork and architecture inside made this one of the most beautiful interiors
I had ever seen. I could have gazed upon the ceiling for hours. The copious
amounts of colourful patterns caught your eye from every angle. It was easy to
become lost in the never ending list of things to admire. Every single wall was
covered in the most grand of designs. The ornate carvings and delicate embellishments
made this temple a complete and utter spectacle.
I couldn’t imagine anyone spending less than 45 minutes
here. There are gardens and statues to see. Areas are also dedicated to statues
for each of the Chinese zodiac signs.
If you are in Kuala Lumpur or are planning on visiting you
should DEFINITLEY put this site on your list of things to see! You will not be disappointed.
I absolutely adored spending time here due to the beautiful setting and the
wide range of areas to explore and learn about. It was the sheer size and delicacy
of the temple that also made it worth the visit.
I plan on splitting my time in Kuala Lumpur into multiple
posts as I saw so much and would love to give a detailed description of the
major sites.
Stay tuned for more posts from Kuala Lumpur!
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