The Old Chinese Temple is one of the oldest structures in Johor Bahru. It is located downtown, surrounded by sky scrappers, malls and other temples.

Bells on exterior wall of the old Chinese Temple. Note the turtle at the bottom of the flagpole.

The temple is a place of worship and a symbol of unity among Five Chinese Dialect Groups which are “Teochew”, “Hoklo (Hokkien)”, “Cantonese”, “Hakka” and “Hainan”.

The temple hosts 5 Deities. There are:

• Yuan Tian Shang Di (元天上帝) (大老爷)
• Hong Xian Da Di (洪仙大帝) (洪仙公)
• Gan Tian Da Di (感天大帝)
• Hua Guang Da Di (华光大帝)
• Zhao Da Yuan Shuai (赵大元帅)

Each of the deities are separately worshipped by the “Teochew”, “Hoklo”, “Cantonese”, “Hakka” and “Hainan.”

Ceremonial chairs. Not they are designed to have long poles inserted into them so the chairs can be carried in parades (like Chingay parades during the Chinese New Year celebrations).

I took all the photos.

Location: Lot 653 Jalan Trus, Bandar Johor Bahru, 81800 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

Related: Buddha Tooth Temple (Singapore) – Masjid India Mosque, Old Town Johor Bahru – Hindu Glass Temple in Johor Bahru