Thean Hou Temple

The shrine is located on the top level of the Thean Hou Temple and serves as the main prayer hall. It features three altars devoted to the three goddesses of the shrine: Goddess Mazu, Goddess of Mercy (Guanyin), and Goddess of Shui Wei. Pilgrims bow in front of a statue of Guan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, to seek blessings.

Paper cutting is one of China's most ancient traditional arts and crafts. Similar to this, the 24 solar terms are a traditional Chinese way of conveying seasonal variations and serving as a farming calendar. Thean Hou Temple has established the country's first iron paper-cutting craft exhibition zone based on the ancient Chinese calendar's 24 solar eras to bring public attention to these centuries-old practices.

Outside the Marriage Registration Office, three life-size sculptures of the three Gods are installed which represent Fortune, Prosperity, and Longevity and are considered auspicious in astrology and Chinese folklore. Fu signifies good fortune and tranquillity, Lu represents power, authority, and money, and Shou represents longevity and good health.

This Chess Board, next to the cultural activity centre was crowned Malaysia's Biggest Chinese Chess Set Replica, as it has a width of 10 metres and a total length of 12.8 metres. The chessboard is generally divided into 64 squares with nine vertical and 10 horizontal lines and is usually split into two groups of 16 pieces each, red and blue.

One of the top attractions of Thean Hou Temple is the street arts that have become a popular picture spot for tourists. The art displays comprises two paintings depicting some pleasant time at home. A mural of a "pouring" full of rice is painted on the side of the "Nostalgic House," signifying that the family has enough food and clothes to make a lot of money.

To promote the notion of filial piety prominent in Chinese Confucianism and culture, Thean Hou Temple has erected 24 Filial statues on the side of the Ci Hui Court. These are high-quality Gutian green stone sculptures that have an aspect that is majestic. They are one of Thean Hou Temple's most distinctive characteristics, portraying the culture and ideals of the Chinese civilization.

The Chinese Medicinal Garden at Thean Hou Temple is being planted with hundreds of Chinese medicinal plants to symbolise the Goddess Mazu's tremendous compassion in providing herbal remedies to the underprivileged. There are signs posted beside the plants to help visitors fully grasp knowledge about the herbs as it has information about the scientific name of the plant, its properties, and its medicinal effects.

A wonderful art installation of traditional Chinese art forms is located in the garden to the right of the temple's main edifice. It comprises 12 sculptures that reflect 12 Chinese zodiac signs and the country's culture including a dragon, tiger, rabbit, sheep, horse, and so on. The English labels next to each zodiac sign assist international tourists in understanding the meaning and importance of these zodiac signs.

As soon as you enter inside from Thean Hou Temple's main edifice, you will be welcomed by The Serenity Garden. It also comprises a wishing pond where tourists and residents alike may make their wishes. This garden is also known as 'Yi Xin Yuan,' which means a relaxing area where individuals can be seen practising Tai Chi to keep their bodies and minds in condition.