Temples & Sacred Sites
Buddhist, Taoist, Hindu, and Muslim houses of worship share the same few blocks.
Within a few blocks you can visit a Buddhist temple, a Hindu temple, a Hokkien temple, and a mosque. That mix is the point of a Chinatown temple walk. Keep voices low, cover shoulders and knees, and stay off ritual paths.
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
The landmark temple on South Bridge Road. Free entry. Lian Xin Vegetarian Food Court is inside the complex and typically serves until 3pm.
Sri Mariamman Temple
Singapore’s oldest Hindu temple, across the street from the Buddhist landmark. Remove shoes; dress modestly.
Thian Hock Keng Temple
The Hokkien temple on Telok Ayer Street, built for seafarers who landed nearby. A natural end point for the walking trail.
Masjid Jamae (Chulia)
A historic mosque of the South Indian Muslim community, on the same South Bridge Road stretch. Check prayer times before entering.
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum
Tang Dynasty-style temple housing a sacred Buddha tooth relic.
288 South Bridge Road, Singapore 058840
Sri Mariamman Temple
Singapore oldest Hindu temple with stunning gopuram tower.
244 South Bridge Road, Singapore 058793
Masjid Jamae (Chulia)
One of our city's oldest mosques, Masjid Jamae is famous for its eastern and western infused architecture.
218 South Bridge Road, Singapore 058767
Thian Hock Keng Temple
Singapore oldest Hokkien temple, built without nails in 1839.
158 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068613