Kio Thian Keng Shrine is a vibrant Chinese temple located within Saphan Hin public park in Phuket Town. The shrine is a place where people pray and celebrate. This seaside sanctuary serves as a place of worship for the local community and plays an important role during the annual Vegetarian Festival.
The temple is relatively new and has many colorful decorations. Founded in 1996, Kio Thian Keng is a relatively new addition to Saphan Hin. The temple has grown over the years with new interiors of golden dragons, vibrant red lanterns and beautiful statues of Taoist deities.
Located on land once used as a port, the shrine is a serene setting just steps away from a small beach and a picturesque viewpoint. On clear days, visitors can enjoy stunning views of the Phi Phi Islands across the bay.
The shrine’s architecture features peaked roofs and is covered with dragons and red lanterns that create a magical atmosphere at night.
Inside, two golden dragon statues guard the entrance, leading worshippers to the central altar where they can pay homage to the shrine’s many deities.
A particularly striking feature of the shrine is a tall white jade statue of the Goddess Guan Yin, located in a nearby gazebo.
At the edge of the temple grounds, a row Taoist statues stands facing the sea, adding to the shrine’s spiritual ambiance.
