8 magnificent Singaporean temples that will transport you to a bygone era

1.Siong Lim Temple, first

The Siong Lim Temple, also known as the Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery, is the oldest and most spectacular monastery in Singapore.A seven-story pagoda and three prayer halls may be found outside the majestic temple gates. Here are some reviews of these temples.

The temple, which was modelled after the Xi Chang Shi temple in Fuzhou, is heavily influenced by South China.

2.Temple of Thian Hock Keng

Thian Hock Keng Temple, the first Hokkien temple in Singapore, dates back to 1842.You might be shocked to learn that despite having such elaborate ceiling mosaics and architecture, some of the materials used to build the temple actually originated from the exact vessels that the immigrants arrived on!

There is even a plaque inside that was given in 1907 by Qing Dynasty Emperor Guang Xu.

Singapore 068613, 158 Telok Ayer St.

3. The Museum and Temple of Buddha Tooth Relics

The famous temple that is located in the centre of Chinatown is something we simply must mention.The temple is home to some of the most exquisite Buddhist artefacts in the entire world, including statues, tapestries, and more, as its name suggests.

Even the temple itself has a bookstore, vegetarian café, and rooftop garden!

Singapore 058840, 288 South Bridge Road

4. Buddhist Temple in Burma

The beauty of this temple—the only one of its sort in Singapore—is all that is required.It started off as a little temple close to Little India and has grown to host the largest statue of the Buddha outside of Burma, an 11-foot marble statue.

Singapore, 327873, 14 Tai Gin Road

5. Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple

The Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple, one of Singapore's most well-known temples, is visited daily by thousands of worshippers seeking luck from Kuan Yin, the goddess of mercy.To seek divine intervention for their future, worshippers may use Qian, divining sticks with writing on them.

187964, 178 Waterloo St., Singapore

6.Monastery Kong Meng San Phor Kark See

The largest Buddhist temple in Singapore, which is larger than 10 football fields, is surrounded by peaceful gardens and features stupas, prayer rooms, a crematorium and columbarium, a house for monks, and more.

Even the Buddhist College of Singapore, which grants a four-year bachelor's degree in Buddhism, was established there in 2006.

Singapore 574117, 88 Bright Hill Rd.

7.Hong San See Temple

If not for the HDB buildings in the distance, you may mistake this for a Chinese temple. The temple, whose name translates as "Temple on Phoenix Hill," was built by Chinese immigrants in the early 1900s. It is located on high ground and used to have a view of the sea, but today it is surrounded by residences and restaurants.

Singapore 238973 29 Mohamed Sultan Road

If not for the HDB buildings in the distance, you may mistake this for a Chinese temple. The temple, whose name translates as "Temple on Phoenix Hill," was built by Chinese immigrants in the early 1900s. It is located on high ground and used to have a view of the sea, but today it is surrounded by residences and restaurants.

Singapore 238973 29 Mohamed Sultan Road

8. Thai Buddhist temple Wat Ananda Metyarama

We do, don't we? The once-traditional-appearing temple underwent a thorough makeover in 2014 to become an amazing modern construction that keeps Buddhism current and appealing to today's audience. Very cool!

FIn Singapore, at 50B Jalan Bukit Merah, 169545