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kckong
15th of February 2007 (Thu), 12:07
CNY is just 2 days away & this temple is all set to receive thousands of visitors over the 15 days of the lunar new year. Thean Hou Temple is located on a hill just off the centre of Kuala Lumpur. I happen to live 5 minutes from it :)

Its architectural detailing appears to be modelled after the Temple of Heaven in Beijing (a UNESCO-designated heritage site), though much smaller.

For now, I'll just post some night shots I took last night. Later, I'll post some day shots to show the intricate detailing.

#1 Temple of red lanterns
http://calvinzworld.com/photos/P1150393-1.jpg

#2 The Lone Pugilist
http://calvinzworld.com/photos/P1150398-1.jpg

#3 Serendipity - accidental exposure
http://calvinzworld.com/photos/P1150401-1.jpg

#4 Entrance Arch ... and towers (I posted a daytime landscape from this temple here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=259428))
http://calvinzworld.com/photos/P1150402-1.jpg

#5 Guardian Dragon
http://calvinzworld.com/photos/P1150413-1.jpg

kckong
15th of February 2007 (Thu), 12:09
#6 Forecourt
http://calvinzworld.com/photos/P1150417-1.jpg

#7 Deity
http://calvinzworld.com/photos/P1150418-1.jpg

#8 Lotus Light
http://calvinzworld.com/photos/P1150421-1.jpg

#9 Silhouttes
http://calvinzworld.com/photos/P1150425-1.jpg
Happy Chinese New Year to all the Chinese members of POTN!
Gong Xi Fa Cai!