Vihara Toa Se Bio

In 1740, this temple was burned during riots and almost all the buildings and furnishings for worship were burned. The only things that survived the fires is a statue of Goan Cen Chen Kun and Hiolo which is the place to plug in incense sticks in front of the altar statue of the god. It was rebuilt in the year 1752 and the temple complex now has around 20 altars divided into one main room with two other rooms on the right and left side of the entrance respectively.

There is a building in this temple which contains a beautiful pagoda building housing a prayer oil lamp. However, the best time to visit Toa Se Bio temple is definitely the Chinese New Year, when visitors gather at 12 o'clock at the temple complex and pray together at night for a prosperous year. Fireworks and lanterns, the red-themed decoration of the temple, lion dance and the spiritual energy makes it absolutely fascinating.

There is also a routine tradition held in the pagoda Toa Se Bio when the statues of deities are bathed. The street next to the temple is a great place to enjoy some delicious and traditional street food after the prayers and celebration.