Thian Hock Keng Temple

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Top 1% of attractions in Singapore
8 / 10

5 expert reviews

“Built... by Chinese immigrants in honour of the sea divinity Ma Zhu Po.”

– Michelin Guide

Fodor's 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 Frommer's
"Thian Hock Keng, the "Temple of Heavenly Bliss," is one of the oldest Chinese temples in Singapore." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler 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 Lonely Planet
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"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