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Thian Hock Keng Temple

Telok Ayer
Open nowvia Google
Opening hours
  • Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Historic temple built in the classic Chinese style of architecture with columns & dragon sculptures.via Google

One of Singapore's oldest Hokkien temples, constructed in 1839 entirely without the use of a single nail.

Good to know
Respectful photography is allowed in the courtyards. Free entry.

Reviews from Google

yoshita singh5 months ago
Thian Hock Keng Temple is a peaceful and beautiful heritage site with stunning traditional Chinese architecture. A must-visit in Chinatown for culture, history, and calm vibes.
Aditya Bhuyan6 months ago
This is the first time I have visited a Chinese temple. It is very beautiful. It has Chinease art painted and engraved all over. The premise is very well maintained. It is very large in size. You can enter inside with your shoes on.
JR FF6 months ago
Beautiful and well maintained slice of Singapore's cultural heritage. Thian Hock Keng Temple catered to the migrants of yesteryear, and still caters to their modern counterparts today, paying homage to the Guanyin of the Southern seas (Nanyang) for safe passage and fortune. Helpful and tastefully placed infographics and writeups were placed appropriately throughout as well.
arham chowdhury4 months ago
Thian Hock Keng, Singapore. It is a temple of Mazu, a Chinese sea goddess. One of the oldest and most important temple of the Hokkien people in the country. A functioning temple and a lovely piece of heritage amidst busy place, couldn't get inside not sure if it is open for visitors.
Shaun L7 months ago
Another ornate temple were then statues and artefacts inside were both beautiful and fascinating. A few restrictions on where you can not take photos so bear that in mind. Make sure you ring some of the bells for good luck.
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