Yueh Hai Ching Temple
Yueh Hai Ching Temple
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Chang Percy
Taipei, Taiwan94 contributions
Oct 2022
The temple is not large, but it is nice to visit because its decorations on the rooftops are colorful and convoluted. Its surrounding is not noisy.
Written 14 October 2022
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R. K. V.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam2,483 contributions
Apr 2022 • Solo
Interesting place. Came at a very active time in the morning and the activity was as interesting as the place itself. Nice
Written 22 April 2022
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Ginnyleeinwonderland
Hai Phong, Vietnam365 contributions
Jan 2020
I found this temple randomly on the way to the MRT station. When I first saw it I was like :" Wow, what is this place?" , and I knew I had to go in and see everything inside. It was a small temple among high buildings. It was like the hidden gem of Singapore, suddenly show up like a big surprise to people. It was very quiet and calm inside and there were not too many people so that it felt like busy life stay outside of the door when you walked in. The temple was very gorgeous and colorful. Each color was the symbol of a good things.
Written 13 February 2020
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Fidzje
Aalst, Belgium272 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
The tempel is quite small, but nevertheless nice to see, worthwhile passing by when visiting the big temple complex in the same street
Written 6 May 2019
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bkawa
Buffalo, NY46 contributions
Oct 2018
went here when on a trip with my son again a once in a lifetime visit very interesting and a great place to visit and see other cultures
Written 6 January 2019
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Dingo_6152
Fremantle, Australia1,974 contributions
Apr 2018 • Solo
Was first introduced to this temple as part of a free walking tour last year but due to the monsoon rains wasn’t able to truely appreciate it. A Chinese Taoist Shrine located in the centre of Singapore's central business district, its one of those places that you never would know is there as it is dwarfed by the steel, glass and concrete skyscrapers that surround it.i
Yueh Hai Ching Temple, also known as the Wak Hai Cheng Bio, which literally means "Temple of the Calm Sea Built by the Guadong People”, was constructed so that sailors and Chinese migrants could offer their tanks and gratitude for having survived the journey across the seas. Originally located on the waterfront, reclamation works over the years have meant it that is now a distance from the riverbank.
Once you walk through the temple gates into the main stone-paved courtyard a sense of peace and tranquility falls over you, as you instantly feel separated from the busy outside world, the space provides a special introverted quality.
The temple is divided into two shrines, each with its own entrance. The right is dedicated to Xuan Tian Shang and the left temple is to Ma Zu. The roof of the temple has ridge ornaments in the form of two dragons flanking a blazing pearl, guarding the city against evil influences. The roofs have a complicated layouts of mini-structures and human figurines, depicting clusters of buildings and scenes from Chinese operas.
As it is lesser known to tourists and visitors you can generally wander through the temple without the presence of many other people. There are eye-catching tiger and dragon frescoes adorning the walls of the inner halls and exquisite stone and wood carvings which convey popular folklores as well. The Yue Lao idol sits in the right hall, the deity of love and marriage, his neck adorned by numerous red strings hung by hopeful lovers.
I did feel sorry however for the sacred temple turtle, all alone in his concrete pond.
This is one of my favourite temples in Singapore due to its quiet tranquil reflective nature.
Yueh Hai Ching Temple, also known as the Wak Hai Cheng Bio, which literally means "Temple of the Calm Sea Built by the Guadong People”, was constructed so that sailors and Chinese migrants could offer their tanks and gratitude for having survived the journey across the seas. Originally located on the waterfront, reclamation works over the years have meant it that is now a distance from the riverbank.
Once you walk through the temple gates into the main stone-paved courtyard a sense of peace and tranquility falls over you, as you instantly feel separated from the busy outside world, the space provides a special introverted quality.
The temple is divided into two shrines, each with its own entrance. The right is dedicated to Xuan Tian Shang and the left temple is to Ma Zu. The roof of the temple has ridge ornaments in the form of two dragons flanking a blazing pearl, guarding the city against evil influences. The roofs have a complicated layouts of mini-structures and human figurines, depicting clusters of buildings and scenes from Chinese operas.
As it is lesser known to tourists and visitors you can generally wander through the temple without the presence of many other people. There are eye-catching tiger and dragon frescoes adorning the walls of the inner halls and exquisite stone and wood carvings which convey popular folklores as well. The Yue Lao idol sits in the right hall, the deity of love and marriage, his neck adorned by numerous red strings hung by hopeful lovers.
I did feel sorry however for the sacred temple turtle, all alone in his concrete pond.
This is one of my favourite temples in Singapore due to its quiet tranquil reflective nature.
Written 14 April 2018
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EndlessTravels
Greater Melbourne, Australia35,404 contributions
Jan 2018
The above is the teochew pronunciation. interesting temple that was founded for the sailors who plied trade between china and singapore
Written 26 January 2018
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Paul_n_Cris
Melbourne, Australia1,741 contributions
Jul 2017 • Solo
What a great little temple that is not on the tourist map but should be. The carvings are of a much higher detail than I have seen in most temples and not long ago the place was fully restored at a pretty significant cost. Free to enter. Open until 5. There are only 4 rooms so you are not going to spend a great deal of time here but we'll worth dropping in if you are in the area.
Written 22 July 2017
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hoosainnarker
Cape Town Central, South Africa6,346 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
Yueh Hai Ching Temple or "Safe Voyage for the Guandong People" temple is Singapore's oldest Teochew temple built by immigrants from China. Situated in the heart of the financial district and surrounded by skyscrapers, one actually stumbles upon it by noticing its very unique roof.
The temple was completed in 1855 and comprises twin prayer halls for Mazu and Xuan Tian Shang Di. Its noticeable for its very elaborate roof sculptures. It is well maintained and artisans were brought from China for the renovations. It has a rich history of the Teochew people. It was rather empty when we visited.
The temple was completed in 1855 and comprises twin prayer halls for Mazu and Xuan Tian Shang Di. Its noticeable for its very elaborate roof sculptures. It is well maintained and artisans were brought from China for the renovations. It has a rich history of the Teochew people. It was rather empty when we visited.
Written 10 June 2017
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JSGARTH
Lincoln, UK189 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
Yueh Hai Ching Temple, built in the 1850’s is Singapore’s oldest Teochew temple. It was originally built as a shrine for seamen to give thanks after sailing from China. It is now a little oasis on the edge of the central business district. It has recently been renovated by skilled craftsmen who were brought from China to undertake the work. The inside has beautiful carvings and engravings. One of the most notable features of the Yueh Hai Ching Temple is its roof which is decorated with detailed ceramic figurines that depict popular Chinese legends. They were painstakingly recreated by Shantou craftsmen. This small Temple is definitely worth a visit. There were very few tourists there when we visited.
Written 1 February 2017
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Gertrude M
Singapore, Singapore2 contributions
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