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Feb 5, 2024 · These Chinese temples in Singapore boast the most intricate Buddha statues, beautiful pagodas and stunning Oriental architecture.
Explore Singapore's oldest Chinese temple, Thian Hock Keng, with a rich history and cultural significance in the heart of Chinatown. Visit now!
Jan 30, 2020 · This month, we bring you to some of our favourite Chinese temples that you can experience while exploring Singapore! Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum (288 South Bridge Rd) It’s hard to miss this lavish, richly red monument when you’re walking around Chinatown.
Thian Hock Keng, or the Temple of Heavenly Happiness, is the oldest and probably most interesting Chinese temple in Singapore. Built circa 1820, this Taoist-Buddhist temple was dedicated to to Ma Zu Po, the Mother of Heavenly Sages and the protector of sailors.
The Tang Dynasty is considered a golden age for Chinese arts, culture and architecture. Aided by a team of local and overseas consultants, BTRTM's design boldly combined the architectural styles of Buddhist Mandala as well as Tang Dynasty.
Constructed in 1876, Po ChiakKeng is a Chinese temple in Singapore that is located at the intersection of Magazine Road and Merchant Road. It was declared as Singapore's National Museum in 1974 and is subsequently opened for the general public and tourists' visit.
One of the oldest and most important Hokkien temples in Singapore, Thian Hock Keng began as a humble joss house in 1821-22. It was erected in honour of Ma Zu Po 妈祖婆, the Protector of Sojourners, and Chinese immigrants would go there to offer thanks for a safe passage.
Dwarfed by modern skyscrapers in the heart of the Central Business District is one of Singapore’s oldest Chinese temples, Yueh Hai Ching Temple (粤海清庙). Also known as Wak Hai Cheng Bio in Teochew, the temple serves as a reminder of the contributions of Teochew Chinese pioneers who arrived in Singapore shortly after the arrival of the ...
Cundhi Gong is a purpose-built temple built in the Nanyang style which is a hybrid between Chinese and shophouse architecture.
Tong Xian Tng Temple (同善堂) is a spinoff of Qing Lian Jiao (青莲教), a secretive folk religious sect founded in China during the Qing Dynasty. In Singapore, it has a much different character; focusing instead on charitable works and medical consultation, and open to public prayer.
