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NAME
Vihara Toa Se Bio
OTHER NAMES
Dharma Jaya Toasebio Temple
COUNTRY
Indonesia
ADDRESS
Jl. Kemenangan III No.48, RT.11/RW.3, Glodok, Kec. Taman Sari, Kota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11120, Indonesia

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About Vihara Toa Se Bio
Vihara Toa Se Bio is an old Chinese temple located in Jakarta Indonesia. It is one of the oldest temples in Jakarta and was constructed in the early 18th century by the Chinese Zhangzhou community and traders of the Glodok market. It is a Buddhist temple with Cheng Goan Cheng Kun as the main deity. The temple could be visited between 9:00 am to 6:00 pm any day of the week.
How To Reach Vihara Toa Se Bio
The temple is adjacent to the popular Glodok market and you can visit it during your trip to the market. There are many options of public transport to reach this market.
Bus
The place is well connected with Transjarkarta buses you have to get off at Jakarta Kota or at Glodok bus stop.
Train
If you prefer a train ride then you can take a KRL Commuterline and the nearby train stations are Jayakarta, Mangga Besar, and Kampung Bandhan. Other transports
You can also get a ride on ojek, Metrominior 3-wheeled Bajaj to reach the destination.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Vihara Toa Se Bio

  • When you enter the temple, you can feel the unique and strong scents coming from the incense. The temple is known for this strong incense which remains in the mind days after the visit.
    When you enter the temple, you can feel the unique and strong scents coming from the incense. The temple is known for this strong incense which remain
  • The temple is painted bright red with the figures of a valiant dragon on each end of the roof which is a symbol of the massacre in which about 10000 ethnic Chinese were killed including women and children. The river in which bodies were thrown was changed into this color due to the amount of blood in the water.
  • There are 18 altars for prayers each having a different function in the temple. They are numbered from 1 to 18 for the convenience of the visitors. Also, there are one main room and two other rooms.
    There are 18 altars for prayers each having a different function in the temple. They are numbered from 1 to 18 for the convenience of the visitors. Al
  • The temple suffered a devastating fire in the 17th century and was rebuilt in 1751. The only things that fire had not destructed were a statue of Goan Cen Chen Kun and Hiolo which was a place to put the incense sticks.
  • There is also a beautiful pagoda building with a prayer oil lamp in the temple.
    There is also a beautiful pagoda building with a prayer oil lamp in the temple.
  • If you are in Jakarta at the time of Chinese New Year, then do not miss the ceremony of this temple. It is the best time to witness and collect memories of the ceremony at 12 o'clock. Worshippers gather here to pray for the prosperous years and the temple is decorated with red-themed decoration. Fireworks, lanterns, lion dance, and the spiritual energy all things are amazing which should not be missed.
    If you are in Jakarta at the time of Chinese New Year, then do not miss the ceremony of this temple. It is the best time to witness and collect memori
  • You can also witness routine trading in which statues of the deities are bathed at the pagoda Toa Se Bio.
  • The temple is close to Chinatown where you can enjoy traditional Chinese food and can shop for Chinese products including traditional Chinese medicines after praying in the temple.

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