Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan
Location: Teluk Intan, Perak / 安順, 霹雳州.
The township Teluk Intan was formerly known as Teluk Anson which is also known as Teluk Mak Intan before that.
It is rumoured that the tower was constructed for feng shui reasons.
It is said that a rich Chinese merchant who controlled the trade along the Perak River consulted a feng shui master who advised him to build a huge storehouse at this strategic location with a commanding view of the traffic coming downriver in order to strengthen his business.
Upon hearing this, the British District Officer was disturbed and to counteracted the move. He consulted another feng shui expert who suggested the building of the clock tower.
This tower lean towards South west and south west to certain school of feng shui means the devils back door.
Below: From another angle.
Location Map / 神廟地圖
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Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan – My Time – my.72dragon.com – Cataloging Chinese temples in Malaysia / 記錄馬來西亞廟宇文化.
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