Walk Down the Memory Lane of the Old Bogor City by Visiting the Dhanagun Temple as You Passing by On Bogor Walking Tour

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A Brief History of Dhanagun Temple, A Historical Building to See While Passing by As You Stroll on Bogor Walking Tour

The Dhanagun Temple, or in local name is Vihara Dhanagun, is one of the oldest temples in Bogor City. Some sources said that the temple has been standing from three centuries ago in Bogor City that was built by Chinese communities that live in Indonesia. The previous name of temple was “Kelenteng Hok Tek Bio” before it became Vihara Dhanagun in 1965.

Look Closer to Vihara Dhanagun as a Cultural Heritage That Witness the Bogor City’s History That is Worth to See in Bogor Walking Tour

As you stroll around in Suryakencana street, if you are a historical enthusiast, the presence of this historical building might pique your interest. So, you might want to choose to stop by and visit the temple for a while. Until this present day, this temple has been functioning as a place of worship by Confucianist, Daoist, and Buddhist community and as a cultural center. So, the place is still alive and going.

Look Around the Old Building That Preserve the Authentic Form Through Different Eras of Bogor City

The historical temple is located on the north part of the Chinatown in Bogor City. It is believed that the “dragon” in Chinese mythology resides in the north area, so it is believed that temple is the dragon’s head and the street of Suryakencana is the body of the dragon. The temple is closed from the outside except the center of the temple that has no rooftop. There are two dragon statues that are facing each other on its rooftop, and there are decorations in the shape of fish and lotus. The temple has a few parts of the building that serve different purposes such as altars to worship or other areas for different activities.

Walk More to Find More Interesting and Unique Place of Things Along the Streets of Bogor with Bogor Walking Tour

There is more to see in Bogor City aside from the historical buildings like temples. To find out for yourself, come to Bogor and join our Bogor Walking Tour. We will explore the history, culture, and cuisine of the city together. See you around!