San Ching Tian Temple

San Ching Tian Temple is a large Taoist temple located in Krokop, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia. Regarded as the largest Taoist temple in Southeast Asia, it is dedicated to Taoist deities and features traditional Chinese architecture with ornate roofs, dragon pillars, and elaborate statues. Situated on a hill overlooking Miri city, the temple serves as a religious and cultural landmark and is a notable visitor attraction for its architecture, views, and serene surroundings.

Visitors can expect a hilltop Taoist temple complex with traditional Chinese architecture, colourful tiled roofs, dragon-adorned pillars, large deity statues, and decorated prayer halls. The grounds include courtyards, incense offerings, and elevated viewpoints overlooking Miri city. The environment is generally calm and orderly, with areas for worship and sightseeing. Visitors can walk through halls, observe religious practices, and take photographs of the exterior architecture and city views.

Constructed in the early 2000s by the local Taoist community in Miri and completed around 2003-2004, the temple was built to provide a major centre for Taoist worship in northern Sarawak. Its scale and design reflect the growth of the Chinese community in Miri and the intention to create a landmark Taoist institution in the region.

An important Taoist religious and cultural centre for the Chinese community in Miri and Sarawak. Dedicated to Taoist deities including the Jade Emperor and other traditional figures, it serves as a place of worship, festivals, and community gatherings, and showcases Chinese religious art, architecture, and cultural traditions.