Tua Pek Kong Temple
Sibu, Sarawak

Beautifully decorated temple and pagoda.

Tua Pek Kong Temple Sibu (永安厅大伯公庙) is one of the most notable landmarks in Sibu thanks to its striking 7-storey pagoda. This Taoist temple is said to be the oldest Chinese temple in town, dating back to the 1850s although it has been remodelled, renovated and expanded several times since with the pagoda added in 1989.

the temple at duskLooks even better at night.

Tua Pek Kong is known as the God of Prosperity and is worshipped by many Malaysian Chinese which is why there are temples with the same name in Kuching, Bau, Miri, Penang and Pasir Panjang, Sitiawan among other places. This temple is also known as Tokong Tua Pek Kong Eng Ann Teng.

temple at sunsetPagoda silhouetted against the sunset.

It is located on the northern bank of the Rajang River in the heart of Sibu, wedged between the container port on one side and Sibu Central Market on the other.

The main altar inside the temple. The main altar inside the temple. There is no fee to enter but donations are greatly welcomed.

There is a small courtyard garden in front of the temple with pot plants, trees, seating areas and pavilions. The garden also contains a plaque marking the site where the Japanese army surrendered to Australian Major William Lomas Sochon representing Allied Forces at the conclusion of World War Two. It also commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of all those in central Sarawak who resisted Japanese Occupation.

surrender point Sibu

Another plaque celebrates an over one hundred year old rain tree which is believed to have been planted by an unknown beca (trishaw) driver in the hope that this fast-growing tree would provide him with shade from the scorching sun while he waited outside the temple for fares.

rain tree plaque

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Tua Pek Kong Temple, Sibu
Jln Temple, 96000 Sibu, Sarawak

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