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Thian Hock Keng Temple
牛車水 · Landmarks
Thian Hock Keng Temple is a national monument located on Telok Ayer Street in Singapore's Chinatown historical district. It is one of the oldest and most important Hokkien temples in the area. The temple was built by early Hokkien immigrants during the Qing Dynasty's Daoguang period and is dedicated to Ma Zu, the goddess of the sea, incorporating elements of both Taoism and Buddhism, reflecting the history of Chinese migration to Singapore. Thian Hock Keng is renowned for its traditional southern Chinese architectural style, exquisite wood carvings, and colorful paintings. After extensive restoration, it received the UNESCO Heritage Conservation Award, making it a representative site for exploring Chinatown's culture and photography.
Xianzu Temple
牛車水 · Landmarks
Xianzu Temple is a historical temple located on Xiamen Street in Chinatown, Singapore, that integrates both Buddhist and Taoist beliefs, primarily dedicated to the deity Lüfu Xianzu. It is one of the important centers of Chinese faith in the area. The temple was originally known as 'Ziyun Temple', built in the seventh year of the Tongzhi era during the Qing Dynasty (1868), founded by Master Ming from Putian, Fujian, and has a history of over 150 years. The temple is built against the backdrop of Fort Canning Hill and was once facing the sea, regarded as a place with excellent feng shui, being backed by a mountain and facing the sea. Xianzu Temple still retains the 'Dragon Head Well', a remnant of the early water collection in Chinatown, witnessing the area's development and the history of Chinese immigration.