Sekinchan - Nine Emperor Gods Temple, Paddy Field and Fishing Village

On the New Year Eve of 2010, my wife and I planned for a roadtrip to Sekinchan bringing along my almost 4 years old son, it’s about 1 ½ hour drive (70km) from my home in Petaling Jaya. Main objective was to visit the famous rice producing area, fishing village and savor the fresh cheap seafood.

Our first stop was to pay visit the Nine Emperor Gods Temple. It’s located on the right hand side of the main road where there was a small road leading to the paddy field. If I’m not mistaken, it’s either one of the road name called Jalan Parit or Jalan Tali Air. From there, we drove almost one kilometer passing by the paddy fields and it’s immediately evident that we have chosen the wrong time to visit as most of the paddy fields have been harvested, no more luscious green scenery. From far, we saw two beautiful 3-storeys high towers.

I climbed up to one of the towers by using the narrow stairways which gave an awesome view of the surrounding harvested paddy fields.




In the middle of the paddy fields, some farmers also cultivating swiftlet nest for the bird nests

The temple roof is decorated with porcelain tiles which look quite new. Simply beautiful and breathtaking.


After spending 30 minutes on the tower enjoying the surrounding view and photo shots, I went down to the entrance of the praying hall. I did not take the photo of the deities’ statue.

While my wife and son have no patience waiting for me photographing the temple vicinity, they went into the car enjoying the air-cond.



I believed during the migratory season, flocks of migratory birds can be seen resting or flying over the paddy fields

Next destination was the fishing village located on the right side of the main road at the cross junction.

There are many restaurants right in front of the fishing jetties and that’s show how fresh the seafood could be. We settled for Jiann Chyi Restaurant, as recommended by Axian TV show, a famous local food critic when we saw the banner in front of the not-so-fancy type restaurant. It’s a family run business mainly patronized by local residents or regular customers.


A must try drink is the home made pear sour plum.

Asking what was the signature seafood dishes, the waitress who is the restaurant owner’s daughter recommended shark dishes. Unfortunately, my wife did not fancy it so we decided to give it a miss this time as I definitely be back next time to try the shark dishes. So we ordered a steam fish in Teochew style, deep fried squid, famous chili fried prawn and plain fried vegetable. The total bill was about RM40++, which was pretty cheap.



After the hearty lunch, we drove straight to the fishing jetties, about 1-2 km from the restaurant. It’s almost 12++noon and not much activity can be seen near the jetty, where most of the fishmongers have gone home or cleaning their boats.

I drove further down the gravelly road until I reached a shore



An iron-cast anchor near the shore

At the river bank of the fishing jetties

After spending 30 minutes at the shore, we headed back to the Sekinchan main road and we saw many stalls selling mangoes. My wife bought few kilos and it’s not cheap, RM8 per kilo. The mangoes we bought did not have any mango taste or sweet, a bit of disappointed.


We remembered we saw few green paddy fields near on the way to the temple and we both keep looking for a strategy spot to park our car along the main road. Finally we found a reasonably average luscious green scenery paddy field and we were overly-overwhelm.






After photographing the picturesque landscape of the paddy field, we headed back to Seremban, my hometown to celebrate New Year with my family. I will make an effort to return to Sekinchan again in near future.

Thean Hou Temple During Chinese New Year

Taking the opportunities during Chinese New Year, my wife and I decided to step our feet at Thean Hou Temple at Robson Height, Kuala Lumpur together with my son. The weather that day was so freaking hot, easily 35 degree Celsius at 5pm. To my surprise, there were many cars heading to his temple and it was quite pack. There’s a lot of parking space but was limited and I have to pay RM3 as parking fee where the money will be donated to the temple as charity. The last time I came here was almost 6 years back during my marriage registration services in 2004. The temple was completed in 1987 and opened to public in 1989.


As we walked to the main entrance, we were greeted by the status of Guan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy. Here one can kneel on the specially made ground stone and receive a blessing of water from the statue.


Next to the statue, there’s a man-made waterfall, mini cave and deer statues.


A stone throw away, there’s a huge and long colorful dragon on the 1st level.


Some of the souvenirs sold at the 1st level



Nicely decorated Chinese style roof structure with striking red lanterns


2nd level is a multi-purposes hall with a huge stage and 3rd level is basically office. Without wasting any time, I took the crowded stairs to the 4th level where the main praying hall is located. I suggest the temple should have a lift service for the elderly, those who has mobility problem or family with stroller. Maybe there’s a lift which I can’t find it, pardon me.

View from the main gate of the temple facing the prayer hall. Checkout the crowds and I have to wait for a while to snap this shot, else it will be too many people blocking my view…sigh


Shadows of the hanging lanterns, imagine how sunny that day.


There were too many joss sticks on the burner and the lady has to remove it occasionally else the prayers have no where to place their joss sticks. Wonder if my wish will be granted if my joss sticks are removed half way?


The dragon statue on top of the joss stick burner blue roof


I’m always generous when come to praying at temple; please kindly make some donation for good deed.


View of the main gate of the temple


Goddess of Mercy dispensing water from her jar


One of the wooden window panes design, colored with gold painting. Inside is the praying hall




Nearby the Goddess of Mercy, I saw a tree filled with blessing or wishing notes, tied to the tree branches. Maybe I should name it Blessing Tree.


Some of the offering for sale outside the praying hall, selling at RM10 per plate


Blessing lamp


Red cloth tied around the white craved stone as fences and it creates beautiful outline of the whole temple building


There are 4 mini statues at the end of every roof tiles.


The temple structure looks extremely rich in colors and especially beautiful during Chinese New Year where the red striking lanterns hang along the roof tiles. It’s just spectacular!!!


View from the upper deck where both KL Tower and Twin Tower can been seen despite the hot and hazy weather. The traditional roof structure and the modern skyline make me feel like having a peaceful life at the temple on top of the hill, away from the hustle and bustle of city life.


Another view of the main gate of the temple at the upper deck


Hanging lanterns along the roof of the temple buildings


One if the lanterns against the colorful temple backdrops


The colorful phoenix at the roof top of the temple


Versus the silhouette of the phoenix


In the between the staircase to the upper floor, lying a 3D dragon or I’m using a 3D lens on my camera.


Quite isolated orange room housing some gods, that’s why not many prayer here


I’m glad the sun is behind the heavy clouds and it’s time for me to snap some good photo with my son and wife…


Picture of my son against the bulb shape hole wall to allow people walking pass through to another section of the temple. That section is where the Goddess of Mercy and blessing tree is located.


After spending almost 2 hours here and before leaving the temple, we headed to the Zodiac Garden, a collection of 12 large animal statues represent the Chinese astrology.

Zodiac of sheep statue


My son zodiac


Roaster zodiac


My zodiac


Will the 2010 Tiger Year a roaring year for me, bless with career, wealth, health and family love. Same goes to all the readers to my blogs. Gong Xi Fatt Chai to you!!!