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Built-in 1840 with the support of prominent members of the Hokkien (Chinese dialect group) community, such as philanthropist Tan Tock Seng, Thian Hock Keng Temple is one of Singapore’s oldest Chinese temples. Dedicated to Mazu, the Goddess of the Sea, devotees came here to give thanks and pray for safe passage across the sea.

At the temple, visitors can keep an eye out for the detailed carvings and sculptures of dragons, phoenixes, and deities, as well as the colourful porcelain on the roof ridges–a Fujianese decorating technique. Amazingly, not a single nail was used in the original construction of the temple, which is now a gazetted national monument and managed by the Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan.

Bookings for free guided tours covering the temple’s history, architecture, customs and faith can be made three weeks in advance. Content and duration vary depending on the season and requirements

Address: 158 Telok Ayer Street
Tel: +65 6423 4616 Fax: +65 6423 4626
Website: www.thianhockkeng.com.sg
Email: admin@shhk.com.sg
Opening Hours: Mon–Sun 7.30am–5.30pm