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Wak Hai Cheng Bio Temple Review
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Wak Hai Cheng Bio Temple
- Address: 30B Phillip St., Telok Ayer, Singapore
- Category: Religious Sites
- Location: Telok Ayer
Fodor's Review:
Built in 1826 by Teochew Chinese from Guangdong Province and dedicated to the goddess of the sea, this is one of Singapore's oldest Taoist temples. The temple is also known as Yueng Hai Ching Temple, which means Temple of the Calm Sea. Traders and travelers returning from China visited the temple on disembarking -- believe it or not, Philip Street was then very close to the water -- to offer their thanks for a safe journey. It has been maintained by the Ngee Ann Clan Association since 1845 and was rebuilt in 1895. Inside, there's an imperial signboard presented by Qing Dynasty Emperor Guang Xu in 1907. Each of the structure's twin wings can be accessed by its own entrance, which have different ornamental features. Besides dragons and pagodas, human figurines and scenes from Chinese operas are depicted on the temple's roof. This is the only temple in Singapore with 3-D sculptural reliefs of Chinese opera scenes on its interior walls.
- Open: Daily 6 AM-5:30 PM
- Metro: Raffles Place
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