Po Seng Ti Te Shrine (Kata)

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A Chinese shrine at the north end of Kata Beach dedicated to Po Seng Ti Te, the god of medicine.

Chinese shrine

About Po Seng Ti Te Shrine (Kata)

A Chinese shrine to the god of medicine at the north end of Kata, raised a little above the street so its steps look out over the rooftops. Golden lions guard the stairs, dragons and fish line the Hokkien roof, and secondary gods have their own small altars at the back. Free; cover shoulders and knees in the hall.

Also known as San Chao Po Seng Tai Te

As the record has it

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What to see

A Hokkien roof lined with dragons, fish and small pagodas, and a pair of golden guardian lions on the steps.

A tall brick furnace for burning paper offerings on the terrace.

A view over the Kata rooftops from the top of the steps.

Dress code

Shoulders and knees covered inside the main hall.