Temple of the Goddess of the Sea

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Temple of the Goddess of the Sea Description

(Local Name: Thian Hock Keng) 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.

Hobbies & Activities category: Buddhist site or artifact collection; National Register of Buildings

Address

Thian Hock Keng
158 Telok Ayer Street
Singapore 048613
Singapore

Transit

A short walk from Raffles Place or Tanjong Pagar MRT Station.

Do-It-Yourself Tours