Vihara Avalokitesvara

Very recommended place for those who loves praying to the Goddess Quan Ying.

One of the many temples in Banten which is also a cultural heritage. It's supposedly had been there since the 16th century. This is probably the second time I've been here. The first time I was here there wasn't any Buddhism celebration so it was pretty quiet and very clean. This time around though, the experience is slightly unpleasant. First, before we even reach the parking space, there was a guy who knocked on our car window and showed us an 'admission' ticket, like this is some kind of theme park. Sigh. Then because apparently this is the Goddess of Mercy (this is a GOM temple by the way) birthday, it was pretty crowded. Outside there were people, kids, women, men begging for money and literally banging on our car. Le sigh. Also while inside you get those bird sellers who keep soliciting us to buy those birds you release. Another sigh. Anyway, because of the crowd, the temple was dirty. The toilet was dirty, eventhough there were practically staffs everywhere. However, the architecture was beautiful. I love the sculpture on the tables, the depcition of stories on the walls, the colours. I hope to return again on one of quieter days where the temple will actually offer some peace instead of just chaos.

Many photo spot, great for family with little kids

It is said the oldest vihara/temple in Banten Province

Good place, very crowded but the environment not so clean. The housekeeping need some improvement