Telok Ayer

This shrine was built by South Indian Muslims in 1828-30 in memory of Shahul Hamid, a devout Muslim. It is a unique blend of classical and Indian-Muslim motifs. It was restored in 2007.

With its curved roof, stylized dragons and imposing columns, Thian Hock Keng Temple is a fantasy in stone, tiles and wood. Interestingly, the entire structure was assembled without nails. The oldest (c 1821), and most important Hokkien temple in Singapore, is known as the "Temple of the Goddess of the Sea" and contains relics brought from China which are said to be hundreds of years old.