Guan Yin Pagoda, Sibu, Sarawak

Guan Yin Pagoda also called The Goddess of Mercy Pagoda in Sibu is a seven-story pagoda built at the compound of the Tua Pek Kong Temple. Originally built in 1871 with statue and decorative items shipped from China, the pagoda was rebuilt in 1957 with concrete.

The Guan Yin Pagoda and the temple is located next to the majestic Rajang River and is a famous landmark in Sibu.


Center shot at the pagoda entrance, top story of the main pagoda and the yellow miniature pagoda (top most).


Pagoda on pagoda. Notice the yellow miniature pagoda on the roof of Guan Yin Pagoda.


Photo taken from the Sibu Express Wharf. Express Boats on the left, the pagoda at the end.

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Tuaran, Sabah, East Malaysia

Tuaran town is located between Sepangar Bay and Kudat town.

The highway between Sepangar Bay and Tuaran is dotted with international class seaside resorts, including Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort.

Main attraction in this small town is the Ling San Pagoda and Temple. The pagoda is also known locally as Lung San Pagoda. The pagoda is nine floors high. "Ling San" literally means "Nine dragons playing with fire balls".

Beside the pagoda, Tuaran is well known in Sabah for it local delicacy "Tuaran Mee".

Tuaran Town (view from the top floor of Ling San Pagoda)

At Ling San Pagoda entrance. From left: RWS, CHY, RO and Robin

The majestic nine floors Ling San Pagoda

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