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Sri Mahamariamman Temple

Chinatown·temple·Free

4.4

Google rating

Based on ~4,564 reviews

THE VERDICT

“Malaysia’s oldest functioning Hindu temple (1873), its gopuram crowded with hand-sculpted deities.”

Starting point of the Thaipusam silver-chariot procession to Batu Caves. Friday hours extend to 9:30 PM.

WHAT TO SEE & DO

What to see & do

22.9 m gopuram, 228 deities

Malaysia’s oldest Hindu temple

Thaipusam chariot start point

LOCATION

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FOOD · KOPITIAM

A 1956 heritage kopitiam doing kaya toast on steamed bread and Hainan cham. Get there early on weekends.

4.2Google (4,993+)

ATTRACTION · TEMPLE

A century-old Taoist temple where visitors lift a giant copper guandao for luck — steps from Petaling Street.

4.5Google (1,650+)

168 Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Free · 2.3 km from KLCC · LRT Pasar Seni
See: Taoist temple to the god of war · 59 kg copper guandao · Right beside Sri Mahamariamman

FOOD · NYONYA

Peranakan classics in a wonderfully atmospheric old guild hall — marble tables, sepia photos and a proper Nyonya laksa.

4.0Google (1,248+)

FOOD · BEEF NOODLES

A 1956 corner coffeeshop whose beef-noodle stall is the draw — clear broth, springy noodles and hand-made beef balls.

4.0Google (2,624+)

138 Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
RM8–15 · 2.2 km from KLCC · LRT Pasar Seni
Non-halal (serves pork)
Order: Beef-ball noodles since 1956 · Pork noodle stall · Old-KL coffeeshop setting