If fortune telling is your cup of tea, the Sze Ya Temple is your best bet! The Sze Ya Temple has a very interesting architecture whereby it is build at an awkward angle along a narrow alley off Lebuh Pudu. It’s believed that this position is determined by the principles of good feng shui practice which will bring good will and health to its occupants.
Aside from its attractive architecture feature, the Sze Ya temple is rich in history as it is one of the oldest Taoist temple in Kuala Lumpur. The temple was founded in 1864 by Yap Ah Loy, the third Kapitan China of Kuala Lumpur. Kapaitan China literally means head of the Chinese. As a philanthropist himself and his vast fortune, Yap Ah Loy funded the construction of the temple single-handedly.
To commemorate Yap Ah Loy contribution to the construction of the temple, a statue of Loy has been installed on the left of the main altar. On the right, images of patron deities Si Sze Ya and Sin Sze Ya is beautifully crafted on the wall. Other interesting features of the temple worth taking a look are the interior is filled with elaborate carvings and the smell of burning incense permeate throughout the entire temple. The entrance is magnificently decorated with two fierce lions which are common feature in Chinese and Taoist temples. The role of the lions are believed to be the guardians of the temple.
If you believe in fortune telling, then you have come to the right place at Sze Ya temple. For an extra charge, visitors can have their fortunes told inside the temple by a Taoist. All in all, Sze Ya temple is a place worth visiting in view of its history and some interesting features of the building. Although the temple is over 100 years of age, it has been beautifully restored and renovated but its original faces are kept intact.
The temple is located at Lebuh Pudu and is accessible through Light Rail Transits. You can stop at the Pasar Seni LRT station and from there it takes only about 10 to 15 minutes of walk to the temple.
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