Thian Hock Keng TemplevsEast Coast Park
Both are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Thian Hock Keng Temple scores significantly better than East Coast Park. Thian Hock Keng Temple comes in at 87 with approval from 5 publications such as Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Thian Hock Keng Temple
Fodor's
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
158 Telok Ayer St, Chinatown, Singapore 068613, Singapore
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Fodor's "This structure—the Temple of Heavenly Happiness—was completed in 1842 to replace a simple shrine built 20 years earlier." Full review
Frommer's "Thian Hock Keng, the "Temple of Heavenly Bliss," is one of the oldest Chinese temples in Singapore." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Built... by Chinese immigrants in honour of the sea divinity Ma Zhu Po." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Sinapore's oldest Buddhist temple was built in the traditional southern Chinese style and without using a single nail." Full review
Lonely Planet "Oddly, while Chinatown’s most famous Hindu temple is swamped, its oldest and most important Hokkien temple is often a haven of tranquillity." Full review
East Coast Park Fodor's Frommer's Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
Time Out
Along East Coast Parkway and East Coast Park Service Road (Bedok), Singapore 455486, Singapore
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Fodor's "This park has sundry water sports and recreational facilities and a cool sea breeze makes it the best place in town for running." Full review
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Taxi is your best bet for getting here.
Frommer's "A narrow strip of reclaimed land, 8.5km (5 1/4 miles) long, tucked in between the shoreline and East Coast Parkway." Full review
Lonely Planet "The whole park has been superbly designed so that the many leisure facilities don't crowd the green space." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"You'll never be bored in East Coast Park, the largest and most popular park on the island of Singapore." Full review
Time Out "East Coast Park stretches along the east coast of Singapore from Changi Airport (great for plane watching the A380), past the numerous restaurants at East Coast Seafood Centre to Fort Road." Full review
