[1] The temple was originally established as a religious centre for Chinese migrants who had arrived from Guangdong, Qing Dynasty.

It was built by Chinese communities of Cantonese, Teochew, Hakkas and the Hainanese people.

[1] The temple has a collection of 100 pre-printed Taoist Divination Poems.

Its bronze bell was donated by the first Kapitan Cina of Sandakan, known as Fung Ming Shan.

Ming Shan was appointed by the British rulers in 1887 to manage and oversee the Chinese community in the town.