The Hokkien Chinese Shrine in the Kudeejeen neighborhood

🏯 The Kian An Keng Shrine is a shrine dedicated to Guan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, worshipped by the Hokkien Chinese community. There is no evidence indicating the exact year of its construction, but it is said to have been built by the Hokkien Chinese who accompanied King Taksin the Great. 🏘 Originally, there were two shrines adjacent to each other: the Zhou Shi Gong Shrine and the Guan Yu Shrine. Over time, they fell into disrepair. During the reign of King Rama III, a group of Hokkien Chinese dismantled both shrines and rebuilt them as a single shrine, which was completed in 1848 (B.E. 2391). The shrine has maintained its original state to this day. 🙏🏽 After the reconstruction, the main deities of the two original shrines were not relocated, and currently, Guan Yin serves as the principal deity of the shrine. 🏞 The Kian An Keng Shrine is situated near a water source, with its layout facing the Chao Phraya River. It is a medium-sized shrine consisting of two parallel buildings connected by a central courtyard surrounded by a balcony. 🏡 The shrine features significant artistic elements, including preserved wood carvings, mural paintings, and curved tiles in traditional Chinese style. 🖼 In 2008 (B.E. 2551), the Kian An Keng Shrine received the Outstanding Architectural Conservation Award from the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage. ♨️ Kian An Keng Shrine: No. 230, Wat Kalaya Subdistrict, Thonburi District, Bangkok 🎯 Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YLenpjKY9jUwNCRU7 🕖 Opening Hours: 07:00 – 17:00