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Attractions all around Teluk Intan

Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan


One of the town attractions is a Leaning Tower erected in 1885 by a Chinese builder, Mr. Leong Choon Cheong. It started to tilt four years after its construction finished due to an underground stream. The tower was originally used as a water tower supplying the area of the town. It had a clock at the top, which still rings every 15 minutes. The tower also served as a beacon to guide ships into Teluk Intan Port. Currently it is a local tourist attraction, and no longer stores water. The area around the tower was paved with bricks and became a plaza. The main street at the centre of Teluk Intan, Jalan Ah Cheong, is named after Leong Choon Cheong to commemorate his contribution.

GPS Coordinates: 4°1.544′N, 101°1.133′E












Batu Tenggek (War Memorial)

Another attraction is the 'Batu Tenggek' (Sitting Boulder) which is situated at a junction in the town centre. The rock was believed to be placed by a British soldier and was a size of a matchbox. Over the years, the small rock grew bigger until it reached the size of a boulder. Upon closer inspection, crystal-like substances can be seen throughout the rock's surface. As crystals have expanding properties, this might explain the growing nature of the stone. This boulder is now part of a local war memorial built to commemorate World War I and World War II. The plaque on the memorial carries a line from Laurence Binyon's famous poem, "For the Fallen":

Hock Soon Temple

There is also a famous temple complex in Teluk Intan, known as Hock Soon Keong (Hock Soon Temple). The origins of the temple are unknown, while the main temple building (not the original one) was constructed in 1883, as indicated by a legend painted on the building. Hock Soon Temple was the centerpoint of all Hokkien Chinese in Teluk Intan during the British colonial era. The local Hokkien people would congregate at the temple to solve all problems, from giving aid to the poor to solving fights between clans. The local Hokkien people used to select three local Hokkiens, usually businessmen and famous men to settle their problems. The temple was built with Southern Chinese architecture, the most notable feature being the beautifully decorated upturned eaves. There is also a century old mosque just opposite the temple, which is frequently mentioned as a typical depiction of religious harmony in Malaysia.




3 Responses so far.

  1. Unknown says:
    September 1, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    A lovely city, a worthy visit... My articles will be uploaded in http://iwalktheworld.blogspot.com/

  2. Markshunone says:
    July 24, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    great town run by a bunch of fools

  3. Unknown says:
    August 19, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    If you keep submitting well written articles just like this then I will always keep returning back to your blog. Really good material.


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