Destinations, Travel tips, Festivals and Public Holidays
Places Of Worship
Maghain Aboth Synagogue
Apr 6th
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Singapore’s small Jewish community congregates regularly at the Maghain Aboth Synagogue, which conducts regular services and observances of Jewish festivals.
Getting There: A short walk from Bugis MRT Station (EW12). Click here to view MRT route map. |
Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple
Apr 6th
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A 15-metre high statue of Buddha, surrounded by a seemingly endless chain of lights, is the focal point of this simple but impressive building. At the base of the statue is a fresco depicting important events in Buddha’s life.
Open: 8am to 4.45pm (daily). Getting There: Take a taxi from Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station (NS24) or take SBS Transit bus 64, 65, 106 or 111 from Orchard Road. Click here to view MRT route map. |
Lian Shan Shuang Lin Temple
Apr 6th
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A national monument, this Buddhist temple was completed in 1908 and commemorates Buddha’s birth and death. The temple has an elaborately decorated gateway, reached by a bridge, which opens into a courtyard.
Getting There: A short walk from Toa Payoh MRT Station (NS19). Click here to view MRT route map. |
Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Temple
Apr 6th
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Spread over a hillside, this complex of Buddhist temples is one of the largest places of worship in Singapore. The buildings feature fine examples of Chinese decorations, statues and shrines.
Getting There: Take bus number 410 (white plate) from the Bishan Interchange or take a taxi from Bishan MRT Station (NS17). Click here to view MRT route map. |
Jamae Chulia Mosque
Apr 6th
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Ironically, one of Singapore’s most established mosques is located in the heart of Chinatown! Built in 1826 by the Chulias (Tamil Muslims from the famous Chola Kingdom of Tamil Nadu along the Coromandel Coast of Southern India),
Getting There: Take MRT to City Hall Station (EW13 / NS25), then take SBS Transit bus 103, 166 or 197 or SMRT Bus 61 from North Bridge Road. Alternatively take the NEL MRT to Chinatown Station – Exit – South Bridge Road / Pagoda Street side, then walk to Jamae Chulia Mosque via Pagoda Street. Click here to view MRT route map. |
Hajjah Fatimah Mosque
Apr 6th
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Built in 1846, the Hajjah Fatimah Mosque is named after a Malacca-born Malay who married a wealthy Bugis Sultan. Although it exhibits a combination of architectural influences, it has a decidedly British flavour. Getting There: Take the MRT to Lavender Station (EW11) and walk toward Beach Road. Click here to view MRT route map. |
Celebrate the Year of the Ox with us at the Jurong BirdPark!
Apr 6th
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With exciting activities lined up just for you, there’s no other place to be this Lunar New Year. Members of the audience will be flown lucky ang pows from… |
