Place · Chinatown & Jummah Mosque
Kwan Tee Pagoda
A small Chinese temple in Chinatown, dedicated to a deity of loyalty and protection: a 10–15 minute quiet stop in the Chinatown walk; check that it is open.
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- A source and a date are on record: we read it from an official or published page. Not yet confirmed on the ground.
- Field checked
- Someone checked it on the ground, with the date shown.
- Plan calculated
- Worked out by Voykit from its own data (times, distances, budgets). A calculation, not a measurement.
Unknown times stay unknown. How we verify
Key facts
- Time on site
- 15–20 min
- p95 30 min
- Price
- Free; donations welcome
- adult, 2026 estimate
- Hours
- unknown
- see note below
- Best time
- 06:00 or 17:00
- desk crowd estimate
- 28″ bags
- No
- Chinatown & Jummah Mosque: forbidden
- Getting there
- Walk from the Chinatown streets
- Chinese temple
- Chinatown walk
- Free
- Free entry
- Works with kids
- Mostly indoors
Highlights come from Voykit's own data and desk notes, not from reviews. Hover a tag to see its source.
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, what it costs, what to know, how long it takes
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Hours unknown
- Crowds
Quietest around 06:00 or 17:00
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun · busiest Fri, Sat · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: Free; donations welcome
- Time to spend
- 15–20 min · up to 30 min if you linger
Know before you go
- Chinese migrants have lived in Port Louis since the 18th century, and Chinatown remains the centre of that community.
- The temple is a place of worship: offer respect and keep voices low.
- Combine it with boulettes in the Chinatown streets.
- Check the date of Chinese New Year if you visit in January or February.
Best time of day
Plan 15–20 min inside.
quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate for an ordinary weekday; add one level on weekends and holidays
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Time on site
Minimum
10min
Worthwhile
15min
Typical
20min
p95
30min
Temple hours are not printed until verified; check locally.
How much time do you have?
Room to linger: a typical visit is 20 min, people who stay on take up to 30.
With the other 10 min, these are a walk away (their own visit time is on their page):
- Boulettes in Chinatown3 min on foot · 7 min spare
- Jummah Mosque5 min on foot · 5 min spare
Visit times are typical figures, not promises; queues and closing times can change them.
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- No ticket needed.
- Dress code
- Modest; cover shoulders and knees.
- Bags & lockers
- Small bag.
- Photos
- Ask first; not of worshippers.
- What's closed
- Weekday afternoonscheckSmall temples may close early.
- Chinese New YearcheckVery busy; visit early.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | Free; donations welcome | — |
On the ground
Getting in, crowds, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Walk from the Chinatown streets
- Exit
- —
- Ticket
- free · official site
- Stairs
- none of note
- Shoes
- Shoes on.
Crowds and switching
- Crowd clock
- Quiet; busy at Chinese New Year and festivals.
- Sensory load
- 2/5
- Exposure
- low
Which month is quietest
- Janbusy
- Febbusy
- Marbusy
- Aprbusy
- Maybusy
- Junlight
- Jullight
- Auglight
- Seplight
- Octlight
- Novbusy
- Decheavy
Quietest Jun–Oct · busiest Dec.
Estimate: desk reasoning from school-term, weekend and season patterns; not counted. Holidays and events move these weeks.
Bailouts
heat
Stay in the temple courtyard
rain
Stay in the temple courtyard
Nearest rescue anchor: B — Queen Street shopfront shade (field-verify)
What to have on you
- Clothing that meets the dress ruleModest; cover shoulders and knees.
- A small bagSmall bag.
Rules and prices change: check the official site before you go.
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: partly · partlynone of note
- Lifts: check · check
- Accessible toilet: check · check
- Wheelchair: partly · partly
- Stroller: partly · partlycaution
Small entrance step (check).
Combine with
- 3 minBoulettes in Chinatown · eat
- 5 minJummah Mosque
Walk the Chinatown & Jummah Mosque area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Red lines
- Be quiet and respectful; do not point your feet at altars.
- Ask before photographing worshippers or the altar.
More on the groundWho it suits · Skip it if · With kids
With kids
- with kids
- Short and colourful; ask them to be quiet.
- child price
- Free
Who it suits
| Traveler | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Culture fans | good | A quiet look at the Chinese community. |
| Photographers | ok | Ask before photographing altars. |
| Wheelchair users | caution | Small entrance steps (check). |
Skip it if
- You have only one hour and prefer the market.
Deep dive
Questions, what is nearby, photos and sources
Questions and answers
Is it worth a detour?
Yes if you are already in Chinatown; it takes 10–15 minutes.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Is there a fee?
No; donations are welcome.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Nearby
Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.
Sources
- secondaryWikivoyage — Port Louis
- officialMauritius Tourism Promotion Authority