Guanyin Gumiao Temple
Buddhist temple in Yangon, Myanmar
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Guanyin Gumiao Temple (Chinese: 觀音古廟; pinyin: Guānyīn Gǔmiào; Jyutping: gun1 jam1 gu2 miu6*2, also known as the Guangdong Guanyin Temple) is one of two major Chinese temples located within Latha Township in Yangon's Chinatown, along with Kheng Hock Keong. The temple is located on Maha Bandula Road and is dedicated to Guanyin, a Buddhist bodhisattva who corresponds to the Burmese Buddhist bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara (လောကနတ်, Lawka Nat).
| Guanyin Gumiao Temple | |
|---|---|
觀音古廟 | |
Market stalls outside the Guanyin Gumiao Temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Taoist, Buddhist |
| Location | |
| Location | 668 Maha Bandula Road, Yangon |
| Country | Myanmar |
  Shown within Myanmar | |
| Coordinates | 16°46′29.40″N 96°9′0.25″E |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 1823 |
