If Muara Tebas is usually your seafood stop, I would change the order once: go up to Ching San Yen Temple, also known as Green Hill Temple, before lunch, then come back down hungry. The climb, red walls, gold roof details and open feeling around the river delta make it a satisfying half-day detour, but not a place that needs a full day on its own. [image: 1787451109536-ching_san_yen_1-resized.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / Esther Siaw, CC BY 4.0 This is an active temple rather than a staged visitor attraction. The steps are not a comfortable match for luggage or limited mobility, so I would wear shoes with grip, avoid the hottest part of the day and allow around 30–60 minutes for the climb, worship space and details. A clear-weather visit rewards the drive from Kuching; heavy rain or midday heat can make the same stop feel much harder. [image: 1787451110161-ching_san_yen_2-resized.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / Esther Siaw, CC BY 4.0 Driving or taking a ride-hail is the practical choice from central Kuching, and a return ride may need planning. Pair it with seafood around Muara Tebas, while remembering that parking, ceremonies and crowd levels can change on festival days. There is generally no standard admission ticket, but a small amount of cash is sensible for donations or busy-period parking. [image: 1787451110902-ching_san_yen_3-resized.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / Esther Siaw, CC BY 4.0 There is also a timely change to keep in mind. In May 2026, the Kuching Hokkien Association received a Mazu divided spirit statue from Meizhou’s ancestral temple and announced an opening ceremony for the new Mazu Temple at Muara Tebas on 18 October. That may mean ceremonies, new displays, altered access or heavier crowds around the date; older guides cannot promise that every corner will look or operate the same. Check the same-day map listing and temple or event notices, and follow the on-site route when worship is underway. [image: 1787451111621-ching_san_yen_4-resized.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / Esther Siaw, CC BY 4.0 Travellers who enjoy living religious places, traditional architecture and a small-town detour will find enough here to justify the drive. Those seeking air-conditioning, flat paths and a quick photo may not enjoy the stairs, heat and etiquette. Dress respectfully, do not block worshippers, and ask before taking indoor photos. [image: 1787451112373-ching_san_yen_5-resized.jpg] Source: Wikimedia Commons / Esther Siaw, CC BY 4.0 I would use Ching San Yen as the first chapter of a Muara Tebas morning, then let lunch finish the route. Check for a ceremony or temporary restriction before setting out, and the temple’s quieter character has a better chance of surviving the visit.

如果 Muara Tebas 的行程只是为了吃海鲜，我会把 Ching San Yen Temple 青山巖放在午餐前：先沿着坡道和阶梯上山，看完红墙、金色屋脊和河口方向的开阔感，再下山找吃的。它不是需要专程排一整天的大型景区，而是一段有宗教气氛、有地方记忆的半日路线。 [image: 1787451109536-ching_san_yen_1-resized.jpg] 来源：Wikimedia Commons / Esther Siaw，CC BY 4.0 这里仍是活跃的庙宇，不是布置好等游客拍照的展馆。上山的阶梯不算适合拖行李或行动不便者；我会穿防滑鞋、避开正午，并预留约 30–60 分钟，让参拜、看建筑和拍照各有空间。天气好的时候，Muara Tebas 一带的风景会让这段车程更有回报，但炎热或下雨时就不必硬撑。 [image: 1787451110161-ching_san_yen_2-resized.jpg] 来源：Wikimedia Commons / Esther Siaw，CC BY 4.0 从古晋市中心出发，最省事是自驾或叫车；回程叫车要预留时间，和司机先约好接送会更安心。庙前后适合和 Muara Tebas 海鲜村接在一起，不过停车、香火活动和人流在节庆时都会改变。一般不设统一门票的地方，也可能有停车或捐献安排，带些小额现金即可。 [image: 1787451110902-ching_san_yen_3-resized.jpg] 来源：Wikimedia Commons / Esther Siaw，CC BY 4.0 2026 年这里还有一个不能忽略的时间点：古晋福建公会在 5 月迎来来自中国湄洲祖庙的妈祖分灵像，并公布新妈祖庙预计在 10 月 18 日举行开幕仪式。对游客来说，这意味着近期可能有仪式、布置、部分区域调整或更拥挤的日子；不要把旧文章里的“随时都一样”当成保证。到访前看当天地图状态和庙方／活动公告，进香、拍照与动线以现场安排为准。 [image: 1787451111621-ching_san_yen_4-resized.jpg] 来源：Wikimedia Commons / Esther Siaw，CC BY 4.0 如果同行者喜欢传统建筑、信仰文化和短途小镇路线，这里值得排进 Muara Tebas；只想找冷气、平路和快速打卡的人，可能会觉得阶梯、曝晒和礼仪要求增加了负担。记得衣着端庄，避开挡住参拜者，室内拍摄先看现场允许与否。 [image: 1787451112373-ching_san_yen_5-resized.jpg] 来源：Wikimedia Commons / Esther Siaw，CC BY 4.0 我会把它当作“先上山，再下山吃海鲜”的 Muara Tebas 入口，而不是单独追着景点标签赶路。出发前先确认当天是否有仪式或临时限制，这样才不会错过庙宇真正安静的那一面。