Chinese temple · Kedungkandang

Klenteng Eng An Kiong

One of Malang's oldest Chinese temples, founded in 1825 and still a busy Tridharma place of worship in the Kotalama area.

Address
Jl. R.E. Martadinata No. 1, Kotalama, Kedungkandang
Area
Kedungkandang, Kedungkandang (East)
Location of Klenteng Eng An Kiong on the Malang map
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About

Lieutenant Kwee Sam Hway founded the temple in 1825, and its name means roughly 'palace of safety in eternity'. The central hall is the oldest part, while the other buildings date from 1895 to 1934. Buddhist, Confucian and Taoist worshippers share it, and it is at its liveliest around Chinese New Year.

  • Founded in 1825
  • Tridharma temple
  • Protected heritage building
  • Chinese New Year celebrations

In history: 1825 — Eng An Kiong temple is founded

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