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The Temple of Philosopher Lao-tsu, the founder of Taoism:
    • Cantonese, Chheng koan si 清觀寺 "clear view monastery." This temple is situated at the top of a hill in Paya Rubong, and is approached by a path consisting of a long flight of granite steps known as the Chheng jī chàn 千二層 the 1200 steps.
    • Cantonese, Chheng kun chi 清觀寺
The Temple of the Local Deities:
    • Hokkien, Toā peh kong 大伯公
    • Cantonese, Tai pak kung 大伯公
    • Hokkien, Pún thaû kong 本頭公 One in King Street, one in Tanjong Tokong, one in Ayer Itam, etc.
    • Cantonese, Tho te kung 土地公
The Pleasure Club 燕閒別墅 (in Chulia Street):
    • Hokkien, Iên bân pie̍t so.
    • Cantonese, In han pit su.
The Penang Literary Association 以文齋 (near the Esplanade):
    • Hokkien, I bûn chai.
    • Cantonese, I man chai.
The Chinese Club 清芬閣 (in MacAlister Road):
    • Hokkien, Chheng hong ko̍k.
    • Cantonese, Chhing fong kok.
The Anglo-Chinese Reading Room 萃雅軒 (in Chulia Street):
    • Hokkien, Chui nge hiēn 萃雅軒
    • Cantonese, Su nga hin 萃雅軒

CHINESE KONGSI-HOUSES.

A. HOKKIEN. (Names romanised in Hokkien sound.)

Sìⁿ Khu 邱 Kong-si Chop Liōng San Tông 龍山堂 Cannon Square
Sìⁿ Khu 邱 Kong-si Chop Bûn San Tông 文山堂 Weld Quay.