Kuala Lumpur Guandi Temple (shortened as KL Guandi Temple, ), or Kuala Lumpur Emperor Guan Temple, also known as the Kuala Lumpur Kuan Ti Temple, is a

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-based

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located in the Jalan Tun H S Lee,

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. Founded in 1887 or 1888, it is one of the oldest temples in

. Not available for sitting in meditation.

History

Kuala Lumpur Guandi Temple was founded in 1887 by Kwang Siew Association of Kuala Lumpur (吉隆坡广肇会馆). In the early years of its establishment, Kuala Lumpur Guandi Temple was dedicated to handling affairs of the Ethnic Chinese.

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History

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