Top Things to do in Bugis
What to do and see in Bugis, Singapore: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Bugis, Singapore including Hajjah Fatimah Mosque, Chijmes, Kuan Yin Thong Hood Cho Temple, Sri Krishnan Temple, Jamae Mosque.
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1. Hajjah Fatimah Mosque
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4.0 based on 36 reviews
Perhaps the most unusual feature you’ll notice here is a distinctive minaret designed by an unidentified European architect. The tower leans about six degrees off centre – making this one of the most unique sights in Singapore.
Reviewed By jeanettem190 - Cairns, Australia
This is a simple and dignified mosque, centrally located in Kampong Glam. The style is called Middle Eastern - Victorian and it was built in 1846. A prominent Singaporean lady, Hajjah Fatimah lived here and left the land in her Will for a mosque to be built. The very Victorian-looking minaret was built on sandy soil & has been tilting ever since. Currently it's about 6 degrees off. The interior has a nice space under the dome which glows greenly; simple but effective. There's a quiet little park or square just in front of the mosque, so if you're walking, you won't see the mosque as you approach, but keep going; it's definitely at 4001 Beach Rd! Before or after your visit the little park / square has benches where you can catch your breath.
2. Chijmes
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4.0 based on 755 reviews
CHIJMES (pronounced “chimes”) stands for the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus, a Neo-Classical style building which houses one of Singapore’s most aesthetically-pleasing dining and entertainment venues.
Reviewed By TalDarkLeanMean - Staines, United Kingdom
Chijmes with a silent J is a mouthful word to say unless you wanna spell and spread out the whole "Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus Middle Education School Singapore" that its short of. And with that gothic architecture and spire it can only be an European designed Catholic Church. Except it's not. But it did used to be the nun run sister act girls school as well as orphanage where people would leave their unwanted infant girls for nuns to raise. Now this glittering, glamorous shopping and dining complex is serving the community in much more modest way by providing a wedding venue, high end shopping, dining experience and allows leaving only tips and good reviews behind. It's still a national monument and heritage landmark though and very distinctive among all other modern buildings.
3. Kuan Yin Thong Hood Cho Temple
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4.0 based on 182 reviews
Reviewed By CandaceT145 - Singapore, Singapore
This temple is visited by local and tourists and always crowded. It is good to give thank for the good things that happened/ going to happen in our life and pray for good health, career and children etc. There are vendors outside the temple selling flowers, joss sticks for offerings. Some people will also meditate/ Chant prayed in this temple. Highly recommended but the tourists need to be respectful of the people praying there.
4. Sri Krishnan Temple
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4.0 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By GauravC697 - New Delhi, India
A temple dedicated to Lord Krishnan the incarnation of Lord Vishnu on the Waterloo street...awesome architecture..quite colorful..
5. Jamae Mosque
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 98 reviews
If you’re looking for something a little different, this is the mosque to visit. The site's architectural style is eclectic, and the intricately designed palace façade features tiny doors and cross-shaped windows.
