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About Thai Buddhist Chetawan Temple

Thai Buddhist Chetawan Temple also commonly referred to as Wat Chetawan is a famous Thai Buddhist temple complex in Petaling Jaya , a Malaysian city developed as a satellite city of Kuala Lumpur. This ornate building is probably the only authentic-design Thai temple in Kuala Lumpur.

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Thean Hou Temple

Thean Hou Temple

4.56km from Thai Buddhist Chetawan Temple

A six-tiered temple of the Chinese sea goddess Mazu. The temple was constructed from 1981 and completed in 1987, built by Hainanese people living in Malaysia. The temple represents a successful combination of modern architectural techniques and authentic traditional design featuring imposing pillars, spectacular roofs, ornate carvings, and intricate embellishments.

National Science Centre

National Science Centre

5.28km from Thai Buddhist Chetawan Temple

Pusat Sains Negara or National Science Centre is a science centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Perched atop a hill on 8 hectares of landscaped grounds at Bukit Kiara on the northwestern fringes of the city, the centre was officially opened on 29 November 1996 by former and current Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad. The main aim of the science centre is to promote greater understanding and interest in science and technology. The building resembles a truncated cone capped with a geodesic do

National Museum of Malaysia

National Museum of Malaysia

5.59km from Thai Buddhist Chetawan Temple

The National Museum is a museum located on Jalan Damansara in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The museum is situated in close proximity to the Perdana Lake Gardens and it provides an overview of Malaysian history and culture. Its facade comprises elements of traditional Malay and modern features. It was opened on 31 August 1963,and it serves as a repository of Malaysia's rich cultural and historical heritage.

Planetarium Negara

Planetarium Negara

5.84km from Thai Buddhist Chetawan Temple

The National Planetarium is the national planetarium of Malaysia. It is a blue-domed structure that is situated on top of a hill in the Lake Gardens at Jalan Perdana, Kuala Lumpur. It is about 120,000 square feet in the area.

Royal Malaysia Police Museum

Royal Malaysia Police Museum

5.96km from Thai Buddhist Chetawan Temple

The Royal Malaysia Police Museum is a museum that showcases the history of the Malaysia police force, located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The museum includes exhibits from the history of the Royal Malaysia Police since its origins under British colonial rule until the 1970s. It is open daily, except Monday, from 1000 to 1800 hours, and admission is free.

Perdana Botanical Gardens

Perdana Botanical Gardens

5.98km from Thai Buddhist Chetawan Temple

Perdana Botanical Gardens, formerly Perdana Lake Gardens, Lake Gardens, and Public Gardens, is Kuala Lumpur's first large-scale recreational park. Measuring 91.6 hectares, it is located in the heart of the city and established in 1888. The park served as a place of refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city during colonial times. It contains large sculpted and manicured gardens and a host of attractions.

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Selangor

Selangor

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The state of Selangor has the largest economy in Malaysia in terms of GDP, with roughly US$55.5 billion in 2015, comprising 22.6% of the country's GDP. It is the most developed state in Malaysia and has the largest population in Malaysia.

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