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Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum

288, South Bridge Road, Singapore, Singapore
+65 6220 0220
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As featured in 3 days in Singapore
Ranked #16 of 279 attractions in Singapore
Type: Museums, Religious Sites
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: <1 hour
Owner description: Enormous and accessible, this Chinatown landmark is constantly bustling with tourists and worshippers. A great destination for those unfamiliar with... more » Owner description: Enormous and accessible, this Chinatown landmark is constantly bustling with tourists and worshippers. A great destination for those unfamiliar with Buddhism, the temple welcomes visitors to view the Buddhist artifacts and educational exhibits, with guided tours available on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. « less
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Bangkok, Thailand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum in Singapore's Chinatown is an astounding place. I never would have thought a place of worship as important as this to Buddhism is situated in this relatively new country. It was refreshing to see that a religion as old as Buddhism still has a revered place in such a modern country. The structure... More

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Stockholm, Sweden
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

It was interesting seeing a temple, a nice thing to check out while strolling the city. They had information different languages amongst English, so one could understand more of what one looked at.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Nice building. Shawls are available for those wearing short. The staffs are helpful and informative. Is a peaceful place and suitable for inner peace. Just in time for the preparation for the Wesak day a week later.

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

This place is at the end of Smith Street, the 3rd or 4th street adjacent to the Chinatown MRT if you exit on the Pagoda Street side. It has a lovely and large temple on the ground floor, musuems on the 3rd and 4th (or 2nd and 3rd) floors and a small roof garden on the terrace. The effect is... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 via mobile

You can visit this temple in less than one hour with free entry. On the ground floor a service was going on, which was interesting to see. Monks chanting, and surrounded with coloured buddha's. It is all very colourful. You are even allowed to take pictures. You can see the other four floors by taking the stairs or elevator. On... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 via mobile

Interesting building. While we were there a service was in progress which was quite amazing to watch and listen to.. Be warned you cannot go in without covered shoulders so shawls are available in the front entrance.

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Singapore, Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Liked: -New building. -Good location. -Pleasing design. Tip: -There is a rooftop garden, it was featured in the press in May 2013. -Besides being a spiritual refuge for believers, it also houses Buddhist monks.

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Brecon Beacons National Park, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

A colorful temple on the edge of China Town and worth a visit. The giant statues in the main hall are surrounded by smaller and often more colourful ones around the side walls. A small donation is always appreciated.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

So much to see - On the roof, a wonderfully tranquil garden with water features, orchids, a prayer wheel. Another floor holds an excellent museum with a wonderful array of artifacts and informative history boards. And then there is the room holding the Tooth Relic - stunning. Downstairs is the temple - we were lucky enough to watch the monks... More

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Cairns, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

free entrance.Now thats a bonus.Right in Chinatown.They have sarongs they give you on the way in.You could wander around here for easily an hour.I found the budda body parts facinating.They looked like different colored small pearls.This area was on the third floor,I Think.A must see if you are in chinatown.

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