City: Bukit Merah
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Things to do in Singapore, Singapore: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
The Singapore cityscape looks like it was ripped from the pages of a science fiction comic book. If you’re hungry for a true Singapore experience, sample the myriad street foods or take a cultural cooking class. The Botanic Gardens and the Gardens By the Bay offer a slice of horticultural heaven, and the observation deck of the Sands SkyPark makes you feel like you’re high above the clouds. The banks and walkways along the Singapore River bustle with local activity.
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1. Blair Plain Conservation Area
2. Silat Road Sikh Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Baldeep1989 - Navi Mumbai, India
Any religious place is the world gives u peace and happiness. This was my first visit to a gurudwara in Singapore. Silat rolad gurudwara is closest to Tanglin view. Langar (free food ) available. 3 meals a day , with tea as well. Felt rejuvenated. :)
3. Everton Road Street Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Kim025Singapore - Singapore, Singapore
Yip Yew Chong painted his first street mural "Amah" here on the wall of the former Chua Kim Keat Motor Garage building. The owner of this property requested for a Peranakan theme, hence the sarong, kebaya and kuih kuih. The black-and-white amah washing the sarong was his family's former co-tenant while they were living in Chinatown. He also painted the "Barber" on the back wall of this same building. He was commissioned by another owner to paint a mural to reflect the scenes based on his childhood such as the soya beancurd stall. In the mural, a child was seen picking sticks from a tin can. He would get a free soya drink or beancurd if he drew two consecutive sticks of same colour. The Vespa in the mural belonged to the owner's father which he and his siblings often took turns riding pillion around the area. The artist also drew the provision shop based on his memories as well as that of the older folks. Ice were sold as not many households had refrigerator then. Coconut grating machines used to be popular in 1970s and 1980s but now most people bought the packets of coconut milk from supermarkets. The Chinese character on the provision shop's signboard reads "Hui An" which is the owner's ancestor home in China. The bamboo blind reads "Sin Chew brand soy sauce" which represents our forefathers' migration from China and settling in Sin Chew meaning Singapore. The artist's mother reminded him that the gunny sacks of dried goods were placed on planks to avoid moisture. The artist's name is written on the unique Singapore red letter box. Recently the artist also sell many of his smaller paintings on canvas at the Art Porters Gallery at nearby Spottiswood Park Road.
4. Mural : Tiong Bahru Pasar
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Kim025Singapore - Singapore, Singapore
There are three murals by Yip Yew Chong here. They are Home at Blk 74, Bird Corner at Blk 71 and Pasar and Fortune Teller at the back lane of Blk 72 near to the Tiong Bahru Community Centre. The murals depicts our lives in the good old days. There are other murals painted by him in Everton, Chinatown etc.
5. Wat Ananda Metyarama
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Wat Ananda Metyarama is the oldest Theravada Buddhist tradition Temple in Singapore. The founder of Wat Ananda Metyarama is Venerable Luang Phor Hong Dhammaratano (Phra Dhammaratano Bandit). He came to Singapore in 1920 with his disciple, Samanera Boonler. Upon noticing that there is no Theravada temple in Singapore at that time, they aspired to build one.
Reviewed By Krubee - Singapore, Singapore
Wat Ananda Metyarama is the oldest and first Thai Buddhist temple in Singapore following Theravada Buddhism. Built in 1920 and located along Jalan Bukit Merah Road situated on top of a small hill it is my holy place to pray, make merits, retreat and meditate to enlighten my spirits and free myself of stress and problems in the presence of Lord Buddha. The temple is distinguishable along Jalan Bukit Merah road on an elevated small hill with its Golden Pagoda and Red pointed roofs. An elegant traditional Thai temple staircase made of red tiles where two Green Naga Serpents are guarding both sides of the stairs. Different colors of crystals also adorn the stairs. There are 2 ways to enter the temple - via the stairs or via the vehicle driveway. If you don't have a car via the stairs is recommended and it's also a very holistic experience entering this way by foot. Half-way through the stairs you would see 2 Golden Angels or Thepphanom praying and facing towards the gate stairs. They also serve a guardians and protector of the temple. As you reach the gate you would see a beautiful mural depicting the life of Lord Buddha. And as you made your way up to your left you could see 3 Buddha statues: A small Grey stone Japanese Buddha, a leaning and seating White Chinese Lady Buddha. You have to go to the driveway for vehicles before you enter the main temple. Because of the current pandemic, QR code check-in is a must and temperature checks are required upon you enter. Once cleared the attendant will put a small dot sticker in your top clothes. A Golden Chinese Buddha is placed right at the center of the main entrance and on its sides are the incense for offerings and small fire lamps to lit them up. Behind is the entrance to the main altar both left and right. The monks are seating at the right entrance to give prayers and receive offerings. On your left is the entrance in the main alter. Before entering you must leave your footwear just before the steps. The main temple is very beautiful showcasing traditional Thai temple altars. The floor is wood with a huge red carpet at the centers. The walls including the ceiling depict murals of Buddha and his path to enlightenment. At the center lies the huge Golden statue of seating Lord Buddha as well as a couple of smaller standing statues mostly in Gold as well in standing and praying positions. There are also 2 Lotus flower lamp holders place on each side in front of the altar. Offering of flowers, candles and other gifts are placed in front just below the altar. There is an offering box as well on the left side below the altar and you could get free water as well. Safe distancing markers are placed in the floors where you could kneel and pray. If you would like to receive blessings from the monk as well as make offerings you could get a red packets place near the doors and offer to the monk by placing on the Golden plate. The monk will then provide his blessings and prayers to you. You need to fall in line in case several worshipers are there. In front of the main temple between the doors is a statue of the its founding monk. If you would like to make flower offerings, buy souvenirs or make offering there is a small store just to the left of the main entrance. I usually buy 2 Jasmine garlands one for offering and the other one to bring back home. To the right of the temple grounds lies the statue of seating Golden Four Faced Buddha with each representing different good merits for Health & Family, Good luck, Business and Education. Enclosed in Glass with Ornate Decor and surrounded by golden coloured grilled fences. 1 Lady Buddha and 1 more Buddha statues are placed in their own altars just further right of the Four faced Buddha. The temple grounds is also a columbarium and a monastery too. Truly, I felt very blessed and lucky to be able to visit, pray, make merits, reflect and meditate on this Holy Ground.
6. Gillman Barracks
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4.0 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By feedthesealion - Hong Kong, China
Gillman barracks is former military complex converted into an artistic hub. It is full of galleries to visit and if I'm honest, a brilliant place for a photoshoot and a bridal photoshoot. There is a restaurant and a decent cafe on site. Suitable for families, couples and friends. Allot half a day to visit, a full day if you're an art gallery buff.
7. Ban Siew San Temple
8. Al-Amin Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
9. Flower Tree Sculpture
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
10. Pasar and the Fortune Teller
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
The artist Yip Yew Chong created more than 50 murals in Singapore.
