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Thean Kong Thnuah Temple
Thean Kong Thnuah Temple or Jade Emperor God Temple (also known as Thni Kong Tnua, zh, t=天公壇) is a Chinese temple located at the foot of Penang Hill in Air Itam, Penang. Completed in 1869, it is the only temple in Malaysia built specifically for the worship of the Jade Emperor (Penang Hokkien, Hokkien: ''Thinn-kong'') and becomes a focal point for the annual Jade Emperor's Birthday celebrations on the 9th day of Chinese New Year. The temple was featured in Episode 8 of ''The Amazing Race 16''. History The temple was built in the 1860s by members of the Overseas Chinese, ethnic Chinese Hoklo people, Hokkien community in Malaysia and underwent a restoration beginning in 2002. Features The temple is located at the foot of Penang Hill and is surrounded by lush greenery. The path leading up to the temple features a flight of stairs with 110 granite steps and its arch, archway is decorated with century-old stone carvings. The temple's architecture is a combination of both B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Air Itam
Ayer Itam (also spelt Air Itam or Air Hitam) is a suburb of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Nested within the central valleys of Penang Island, it is located approximately southwest of the city centre. Ayer Itam is one of the well-known places to sample Penang cuisine, and includes a handful of major tourist attractions such as Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si Temple. The area now known as Ayer Itam was first developed in the late 18th century, soon after the founding of Penang Island by Captain Francis Light in 1786. British officials intended to turn Ayer Itam, including Penang Hill, into an agricultural area and established spice farms. To this day, fruits and vegetables are still grown at the hills of Ayer Itam; fresh produce are then brought downhill daily to the wet markets throughout George Town. Etymology Air Itam got its name from the murky waters of the Air Itam River (Malay: ''Sungai Air Itam''). The phrase Air Hitam''' means black water in Malay. History Soon af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
