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Pu Tuo Si Temple, Malaysia: what it is and when to go
Pu Tuo Si Temple is a Malaysian Buddhist temple (Puh Toh Tze) (Kota Kinabalu). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is February to April and June to August. There are about 12 h 21 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Malaysian Buddhist temple · Temples
- Local name
- Puh Toh Tze
- Where
- Malaysia
- Best time
- February to April and June to August.
- Nearest airport
- BKI Kota Kinabalu, 10 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 08:00-17:00
- Coordinates
- 5.9933, 116.11673
What it is and where
Pu Tuo Si Temple is a Malaysian Buddhist temple (Puh Toh Tze) (Kota Kinabalu). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Kota Kinabalu, where this site lists 16 more places to see, 1.7 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 5.9933, 116.11673; the nearest main airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI, Kota Kinabalu), 10 km as the crow flies. How to get around Malaysia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Temples places in Malaysia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Pu Tuo Si Temple is February to April and June to August.
- JanPossible11:41
- FebBest time11:49
- MarBest time11:58
- AprBest time12:08
- MayPossible12:16
- JunBest time12:21
- JulBest time12:19
- AugBest time12:12
- SepPossible12:02
- OctPossible11:52
- NovBetter not11:43
- DecBetter not11:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 21 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Malaysia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Malaysia
To enter Malaysia there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Malaysia checklist. Currency: Malaysian ringgit (MYR); plugs: Type G · 240 V · 50 Hz (British three-pin adapter); emergencies: 999 for everything · 112 from a mobile.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Kota Kinabalu City MosqueMosque in Malaysia1.0 km
- Likas BeachBeach1.7 km
- Likas BayBay1.9 km
- Aquascape CenterWith kids3.6 km
- Atkinson Clock TowerClock tower in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah4.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Malaysia guide.
More in Malaysia: Temples
- National Mosque of Malaysia: mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Jamek Mosque: Mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Putra Mosque: mosque of Malaysia
- Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque: Mosque in Malaysia
- Crystal Mosque: mosque in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia
- Federal Territory Mosque: mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Every Malaysia place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pu Tuo Si Temple?
It is a Malaysian Buddhist temple (Puh Toh Tze in the local language). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Pu Tuo Si Temple?
February to April and June to August. There are about 12 h 21 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Pu Tuo Si Temple?
The nearest main airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), 10 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Malaysia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Malaysia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, Likas Beach, Likas Bay. The rest is in the Malaysia guide.
Keep reading
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