Loving the detail of this oldest Chinese temple in Singapore..
Thian Hock Keng Temple (or "Temple of Heavenly Happiness") still stands amidst the street's cool bars and restaurants—an ornate reminder of Chinatown's beginnings.
If you have spare time you can enjoy some peranakan foods and snacks at the cafe just beside this temple, i loved the ambience of the cafe.
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You would not know it, but in the 19th century, Telok Ayer Street faced the beach and sea. This waterfront was the starting point for Singapore’s colonial town planners, and Chinatown expanded inland from here.
At the temple, take in the remarkable architecture in the traditional southern Chinese style. Keep an eye out for the detailed carvings and sculptures of dragons, phoenixes and deities, as well as the colourful broken porcelain on the roof ridges, a Fujian decorating technique.
Amazingly, not a single nail was used in the original construction of the temple. (Source: @visit_singapore website)
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Taking photo around the place of worship doesn’t determine someone’s belief/ religion. For me, i love to admire architecture and the beautiful details.
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