The oldest Chinese temple in Kuala Lumpur can be found between Central Market and Chinatown. The colourful little Taoist shrine of Sin Sze Si Ya was opened in 1864 by Captain Yap Ah Loy and is still an integral part of the local Chinese community today.

The temple is open daily from 7am to 5pm.

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