Experts' Choice Award Thian Hock Keng Temple
What the experts agree on
Singapore's oldest Chinese temple, built in 1842 without nails using traditional southern Chinese architecture, honors the sea goddess Ma Zhu Po and remains a serene escape despite Chinatown's crowds.
“Built... by Chinese immigrants in honour of the sea divinity Ma Zhu Po.”
– Michelin Guide
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
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
Time Out "A century ago, Telok Ayer Street was right up against the sea. And this temple, known as the Temple of Heavenly Happiness, was popular with newly arrived immigrants, who came here to burn..." Full review
