Court Hill Ganesh Temple

Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas


There's always a lively scene outside this small temple dedicated to the elephant-headed god Ganesh, as worshippers buy garlands, light ghee candles and smash coconuts for good fortune.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas attractions

1. BRAVE Mural

0.15 MILES

Next to the Menara Maybank Building is this massive wall mural of a boy in tiger hat, by artists Anokayer and Yumz.

2. Cockerel Mural

0.17 MILES

Graphic turned street artist Kenji Chai painted this giant cockerel on the side of the Nando's building.

3. Telekom Museum

0.17 MILES

Housed in the beautifully renovated former telephone exchange building, this interesting museum has creatively designed displays on the history of…

4. St Andrew's Presbyterian Church

0.2 MILES

This attractive church has stood here since 1918. It has English-language services at 8.30am and 11am every Sunday. Silvered leaf monkeys sometimes hang…

5. St John's Cathedral

0.23 MILES

This twin-spired structure (established 1883) is the 'mother church' of the Catholic religion in KL. The church was elevated to cathedral status in 1962.

6. REXKL

0.25 MILES

Occupying the old Rex Cinema building, this community-based cultural and creative centre is the brainchild of a group of young cultural entrepreneurs. It…

7. Sampan Boy Mural

0.26 MILES

Covering the side of a building and overlooking a parking lot, the subject of star Lithuanian street artist Ernest Zacharevic's first contribution to KL's…

8. Chettiar House

0.26 MILES

The traditional glazed ceramic tiles and peacock designs decorating this house are typical of the homes built by the Chettiar community from southern…