Is there a dress code to enter the temple?

Yes. Visitors should wear modest attire covering shoulders and knees. Sarongs are provided on-site if you need to cover up.

Do I have to pay an entrance fee?

No. Entry is free for all visitors. Donations are optional if you wish to contribute.

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Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

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Singapore: Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

4.6(18091)

iconic

1 hour

Chinatown

Wheelchair Accessibility:

Yes

Operating Hours:Monday - Sunday: 07:00 - 17:00

The Vibe:Sacred calm amid urban bustle

In bustling Chinatown, a Tang-style temple offers a serene counterpoint – bridging a modern city with ancient Buddhist heritage.
Soft chanting echoes against ornate red pillars. Incense curls in the air while lantern light dances across golden Buddhas and intricate wood carvings.

TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice winner 2022
4.6★ average from 11k+ Google reviews
Visitors praise its peaceful aura amidst the city

Fit For

👨‍👩‍👧 Families: Educational and calm; kids can learn about culture but keep voices low.
💕 Couples: Peaceful strolls through halls and a quiet rooftop garden for reflection.
👵 Seniors: Elevators provide easy access; plenty of seating for rest and contemplation.
📸 Photographers: Ornate details and low-light ambience; best shots during daylight through temple doors.

Highlights

Grand Prayer Hall – a 15-foot gilded Buddha presides over devotees and visitors
Sacred Relic Stupa – houses Buddha’s tooth relic in a 320kg gold stupa (viewable from public area)
Museum Floor – hundreds of Buddhist artifacts and stories from across Asia
Rooftop Orchid Garden & Prayer Wheel – spin the giant wheel amid blooming orchids — Hidden Gem

Singapore Local Expert

Adeline Ee

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Entrances

Amenities

• Nearest MRT: Chinatown (NE4/DT19) – 5-minute walk via Pagoda Street and South Bridge Road
• Also reachable by Maxwell MRT (TE18) – use Exit 2 and walk 2 minutes to the temple
• Main entrance on South Bridge Road is grand; a side entrance on Sago Street leads directly to elevator access

Food & Coffee Shops

• Basement Lian Xin Café – temple-run food court serving vegetarian rice, noodles, and desserts (try the laksa or herbal soup)

• Chinatown Complex Food Centre – a 2-min walk, for a more adventurous local hawker meal after temple visiting

Insider Tips

• Visit early morning to enjoy the hall in quietness before tour groups arrive (around 9am)

• Stay for the 6:30pm daily chanting ceremony – a moving experience even for observers

• Dress modestly (no shorts or tank tops) and remove hats; shawls are available at the entrance

Photography Tips

• Photography is allowed everywhere except the 4th-floor relic chamber – respect the signs

• Turn off flash and sound; capture the soft natural light filtering through halls for atmosphere

• Best exterior shots at night when the temple is illuminated, or at dawn with soft lighting on its red facade

Things To Do Nearby

Maxwell Food Centre – famed hawker stalls across the street for a local meal after your visit

Sri Mariamman Temple – Singapore’s oldest Hindu temple is a short walk, showcasing another facet of local faith

Chinatown Heritage Centre – immersive museum on Chinatown’s early immigrants, just around the corner

Maxwell Food Centre – famed hawker stalls across the street for a local meal after your visit

Sri Mariamman Temple – Singapore’s oldest Hindu temple is a short walk, showcasing another facet of local faith

Chinatown Heritage Centre – immersive museum on Chinatown’s early immigrants, just around the corner

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