[2025 Kuala Lumpur Attraction] Travel Guide for Chan She Shu Yuen Clan Ancestral Hall (Updated Feb)
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This building was built in 1896. At that time, it was used as a hometown association to alleviate the homesickness of the Chinese. Now it has become a Confucian Temple. It is full of antiques and there are often activities. It is a very good place.
Address:
172, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hours
Phone:
+60 3-2078 1461
Over hundred years of Tan ancestral hall 🛕🕍
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Chan She Shu Yuen Temple is a historic building that located in the Chinatown to serve as the headquarter for Tan Clan Association for ancestral hall and family member.
Not a very huge fancy place but this is where you can take insta-worthy photo with the ancient building plus modern skyscrapers together. Temple in the front-ward and the 118 Merdeka is right behind of it!!!
If you would like to enter the temple to pay a visit, entrance fee is needed at RM 5 per person. Just put it into the box at the entrance and you are welcomed to enter!!
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Seay Doer
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Chan She Shu Yuen Clan Ancestral Hall 🍁💋
Chan She Shu Yuen Clan Ancestral Hall building is one of the most historical sites in KL, and declared a protected heritage building by the National Cultural Heritage Act 2005. I'm glad I got to see this splendid building, even for a short while, as they were about to close for the day. 💦
The historical building in Chinatown. Accessible to the public for free and phototaking is allowed. An Ancestral Hall for the Chan clan. No crowded even we visit during Sunday. 👀
As you walk into building main entrance, look up for the golden wolden sculpture hanging on top. Read about the Chan clan history at the left and right of the building. Get to know Jalan Chan Sow Lin was named after him. Visit the small historic gallery located on the left. 💕
The Hall is small but is kept maintained and gives off a good aura when I entered it. It has a small room for exhibition of its history and will have you educated on it. The historical artefacts on the exhibitions are also interesting. 👍🏻
If you are around the area, it is well worth a visit. 😋
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Av.ra
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“Chan She Shu Yuen: A Timeless Legacy”
#favouriteitinerary The Chan She Shu Yuen Ancestral Hall, located at the southern end of Jalan Petaling in Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown, is a significant cultural and historical landmark. Established in 1896 by prominent figures such as Chan Sow Lin, Chan Xin Xi, Chan Chun, and Chan Tin, it serves as a clan association for individuals bearing the surnames Chan, Chen, or Tan, providing support to new immigrants and fostering community ties. 
Constructed between 1899 and 1906, the building’s design mirrors the traditional Chinese Baroque style, with all materials and craftsmen imported from southern China. The architecture features intricate carvings in wood, limestone, and stone, as well as curved ceramic glazed tiles adorned with Chinese motifs, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Chan clan. 
Jjtotheworld
“A Timeless Treasure of Chinese Heritage”
#favouriteitinerary The Chan See Shu Yuen Temple, located at the southern end of Petaling Street in Kuala Lumpur, is one of the oldest and most well-preserved Chinese clan temples in Malaysia. Built between 1897 and 1906, this magnificent structure serves as both a clan house and ancestral hall for the Chan, Chen, and Tan families, showcasing a rich blend of history, culture, and traditional Chinese architecture.
The temple’s design is a stunning example of southern Chinese Cantonese architecture, featuring intricately carved wooden beams, gilded calligraphy, and vibrant ceramic tilework. Its elaborate roof, adorned with mythical creatures and historical figures, is a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship of artisans from southern China. The interior is equally mesmerizing, with detailed murals, decorative pillars, and ornate altars dedicated to deities and ancestors. Truly a masterpiece of temple architecture full with histories.
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This place is actually a Chinese Library located in Kuala Lumpur City Centre. This is one of the famous spots in here because it is just within the parameter of Petaling Street.
There is even a Four Points Hotel KL just beside this library. Their operation hour is open until 5pm daily only, so remember to drop by earlier to pay a visit inside!
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Chan She Shu Yuen Temple, Kuala Lumpur
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The Chan She Shu Yuen Temple, located in Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown, is a captivating cultural and religious site. This historic temple is admired for its intricate architecture, ornate decorations, and its significance as a center of Chinese heritage.
Visitors often find themselves immersed in the temple's vibrant atmosphere, surrounded by colorful motifs, intricate woodwork, and detailed sculptures that showcase a blend of Chinese and Malaysian influences.
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The Unique Ancestral Hall in KL
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The Chan She Shu Yuen Ancestral Hall is located in 172, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur. The architectural of this heritage building is a Cantonese-style incorporating Han & Baiyue elements.
Reknown by its exquisite gilded carvings, figerines embellishing all over the rooftops & walls, and the gable end-wall are in unique shape. It also featuring a small museum.
Established by several Chan clansmen who were the pillars of local society in the late 19th century. This ancestral hall was renovated in 2017, it has changed their main colour from light green to dark grey.
Open daily from 10am to 5pm, free admission!
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