The number of Chinese temples in Bali is very limited. However, its existence is a unique attraction for tourists in Bali. One of them is an old temple in Buleleng, Ling Gwan Kiong Singaraja Temple. This temple is a temple in the former Singaraja Harbor area.
Buleleng Chinese Temple is a worship building that is very old. This pagoda building was established in 1873. The establishment of this pagoda building is inseparable from the international relations between the kingdom of Bali and the Ching Dynasty in Mainland China.
Typical Chinese Architectural Design
Just like the other temple building in other places, the Ling Gwan Kiong Singaraja Temple offers a very unique building design. Chinese architecture looks so striking when you watch this building directly. Striking red paint deliberately combined with golden yellow.
Inside the temple, the atmosphere felt so calm. You can find the existence of a fish pond with beautiful lotus flowers. There is also a bridge with ornaments in the form of a dragon that further enhance the atmosphere inside the temple building. Further, every part of the building is also filled with carvings of gods who worshiped by the Tri Dharma.
The pool in the middle of the pagoda is not just decoration. You will find the existence of a turtle in it. In addition, you can also find other uniqueness in the open roof design that is on the inside of the temple. This temple is the only temple in Indonesia that uses an open roof design.
Tri Dharma Place of Worship
The interesting thing about the existence of Ling Gwan Kiong Singaraja Temple is the hospitality of the visitors. You need to know that this temple is a place of worship used by three religious communities at once. Those are Tao, Konghuchu, and Buddha.
Inside it, you can also find various types of murals that show various deities in the beliefs of Chinese people. Not only that, the existence of ancient objects from ancient times also adorned the atmosphere inside the building. You can find Chinese and Dutch style chandelier here. There are also ancient bells made in England in the 1800s that are still preserved in the temple.
Location
This temple can be visited by tourists so easily. The location is adjacent to the mosque building which are both located in the area of the former Buleleng Harbor. Not only that, Ling Gwan Kiong Singaraja Temple also has a location that is very close to the popular tourist destination in Buleleng, namely Lovina Beach. For those of you who want to stop by this temple after being satisfied watching dolphins in Lovina, you only need to take a 15 minute drive.
For those who have a planning to visit this temple during their holiday in Lovina, our Singaraja Tour Program could be of the best choices to explore more about Buleleng.
