Hong San Si - Kuching, Sarawak

Kho Y.

古晋这座多元文化交织的城市里，藏着一段静谧而庄严的时光——那就是花香街凤山寺。
百年来，庙宇香火不绝，晨钟暮鼓，早已化作古晋人生活的一部分。凤山寺又称“圣王公庙”，供奉的是广泽尊王，一位庇佑百姓、济世安民的神明。
庙宇位于花香街与友海街的交界口，青砖黛瓦、飞檐雕梁，见证着古晋城的繁华与变迁。

这里不仅是信仰的寄托，更是古晋文化的根脉。走进庙中，香烟缭绕，仿佛能听见旧时移民的祈愿，感受到那一代代人将平安与希望寄托在神明前的虔诚。
凤山寺不仅是一座庙宇，更是一页翻不尽的历史篇章，镌刻在古晋人的记忆深处，成为古晋智能遗产中珍贵的文化瑰宝。
岁月流转，圣王公的庇佑依旧如初，静静守护着这一片土地与人心。

Melvin J.

Tucked along Carpenter Street in Kuching’s old Chinatown, Hong San Si is one of the city’s oldest Chinese temples, dating back to 1848. Built by Hokkien settlers, it is dedicated to the child deity Kong Teck Choon Ong, who is believed to bless and protect worshippers.

Despite its modest size, the temple is rich in heritage, from its colourful Fujian-style roof ornaments and carvings to the centuries of community life it has witnessed. It once served as a gathering place for Kuching’s Chinese settlers and still plays a role in local cultural celebrations today.

A fun fact: the temple was restored in the 2000s with support from UNESCO, earning recognition for its conservation efforts. If you’re lucky enough to visit during the deity’s birthday festival, you’ll find the temple bustling with offerings, lion dances, and traditional performances.

Whether you stop by to admire its architecture, take in the history, or soak up the lively atmosphere during festivities, Hong San Si is a must-see heritage gem in Kuching.

Jose D. I.

Templo taoísta situado desoues Carpenter street en la calle jalan ewe hai,muy buenas tallas en piedra en los pilares y fachada,y en madera en los altares y techo.
En el interior 2 fuentes con tortugas.
Visitado en el año nuevo,muchos fieles con ofrendas y muy adornado.
Visita imprescindible.

平民百姓

鳳山寺廣澤尊王每年農曆2月2號的出巡，是古晉最盛大的廟宇活動。喜歡廟的雕塑，屋頂有八卦圖。
擷取自古晉福建公會：
古晉福建公會屬下的鳳山寺位於古晉花香街與友海街的交界處.鳳山寺擁有一個主廟,一個側廟及一個與主廟相對的戲台,整座廟宇的地面積為8123公尺.
這座古廟始於何時,無從考證,根據口述歷史據說這座古廟早在第一代拉著時代(1848)就以小廟的形式出現在現在的地點.依據廟里碑文的記載,光緒23年(1897)鳳山寺進行了重修改建後,而形成今天這座古廟的面貌.那時候出錢修建鳳山寺都是當時古晉福建屬商界的翹翹者.他們的芳名與樂捐數目記在廟內牆上的一塊碑文里.經過了將近88年的時間,鳳山寺在1985年再進行一次大修建,主要工程是將破爛的屋瓦換上了琉璃瓦,並全面修飾廟內廟外的各項雕塑,將廟內外牆鋪上瓷磚.
由於海唇街交通改道以及鳳山寺右側又新建了一條新馬路,過去寧靜的鳳山寺就變成了車輛交通中樞點,眾多重型車輛交通影響了這個古廟的基地,廟前左側開始向下沈,經過土質學家的探測,這座廟地下的地質有一部分是屬於爛泥,要穩固這座廟不受重型車輛交通的影響,就必須進行堅固其地基的工作.而古晉福建公會也已經在2002年全面修建這座古廟並復新其固有古色古香的形象.
鳳山寺供奉的主要神明為廣澤尊王,本地市民稱他為聖王公,廣澤尊王是中國福建省南安詩山威靈顯赫的地方神,廣澤尊王是人類的化身,他的原名為郭忠福.
古晉鳳山寺廣澤尊王每年在農歷2月22日的誕辰日依傳統年年都出遊巡辛,這個出遊巡辛已經成為古晉市旅遊節目里,古晉市民生活里的一項大盛會.

David ?. E. H. J.

One of the most beautiful temples in Kuching and it's hard to miss if you explore the old city area. If you exit Carpenter Street, this will be the last building on your right.

The carvings are really intricate and really nice especially when matched with the correct colours. Hong San Si Temple is also a beautiful place to take photographs, especially in the mornings or late afternoons, on a clear day.

Highly recommended is you love to take photos as this is one of the must-visit temples in all of Kuching.

Jo L.

This Hokkien Temple is dated back to 1840. It may be small and less attractive compared to the Tua Pek Kong Temple, which is just less than 200 meters away. Even if you are not a believer, it's great exhibits of intricate dragon cravings around the pillars, on the walls and on its roofs already worth the visit. These cravings are the best showcase of the local Chinese culture and workmanship. Definitely insta worthy!!

E. T.

Well kept temple with beautiful architecture!
It is located on a busy intersection so, it makes accessibility a little challenging but if you are on Kuching Heritage trail, then you shouldn't miss this.

It is known as Hong Shan Si (鳳山寺), a Hokkien clan's temple.

ian S.

This is beautiful chinese temple in Carpenter street area. The temple is also one of sarawak heritage trails. It's smaller compare to Tua Pek Kong temple. But still you can stop by here too pray / sight seeing / take a photos.