One of the most city’s uniquely ornate pagodas, this small house of worship honors the King of all Heavens, Ngoc Hoang or the Jade Emperor – Chief deity of the Taoist pantheon. Built by Cantonese community in 1909, its pink façade is almost simple, but the tile roof is an intricate work of art, as are the large wooden doors, richly carved with images of gods and men. Most remarkable, however, are the vibrantly colorful and grilled images of Buddhist divinities and Taoist deities inside the temple. Just about every surface is embellished with tiles and carvings, most of which are dense with religious imagery and symbols.








