Teng Yun Temple Review

It is a Chinese temple near the morning market. However, it looks like a Korean temple. I can’t put it in because it’s a time zone issue. As I walked along that river toward the main market of town, I saw the facade of this not-so-large Chinese temple, apparently built in 1960. For centuries Brunei was mainly a merchant. Although most people worked here after discovering oil in the 1920s, it was in the British era. Now they make up about 10 of the population and are the largest minority in the country.

Typical Chinese buildings, go at noon, and Chinese people come out from inside one after another. It is full of Chinese characters, similar to domestic ones, but very small and clean. Feel Chinese culture in a foreign country.

騰雲殿是汶萊唯一的佛、道教場所，地点就在水上人家对面，参观后可以搭船过对岸参观水上人家

Teng Yun Temple was built in the 1960s and is the oldest Chinese temple in Brunei. China’s influence has been present in Brunei for centuries. The Chinese population in Brunei came here to work following the discovery of oil in the 1920s. Now the Chinese demographic is 10% of Brunei’s population. This is the biggest minority in the country. Teng Yun Temple has a large colourful and bold exterior. Its interior is filled with hand-painted tiles telling stories from Chinese legends, joss smoke and gilded statues. Teng Yun Temple is also popular due to its location. It is opposite the Kianggeh market.

Teng Yun Temple is dedicated to Emperor Guan and Goddess of Wealth. The incense is very strong. Every year there is a grand queue. It is said that many Chinese people come back here to burn incense to worship. It is a famous scenic spot in Brunei.