Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple

Buddhist temple · Victoria

Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple

Buddhist temple · Victoria

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178 Waterloo St, Singapore 187964

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Traditional Chinese temple: pray for luck, find peace  

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178 Waterloo St, Singapore 187964 Get directions

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178 Waterloo St, Singapore 187964 Get directions

+65 6337 3965
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Oct 26, 2025

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"Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple (Chinese: 观音堂佛祖庙; pinyin: Guānyīn Táng Fózǔ Miào) is a traditional Chinese temple situated at 178 Waterloo Street in Singapore. The temple is of significance to the Chinese in Singapore, and is believed to bring worshippers good luck after praying to the Kuan Yin (观音), or Avalokiteśvara, the bodhisattva associated with compassion. The temple is also involved in charity work, contributing to several health and educational organisations.[1]" - Fable

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"Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple, Bras Basah Bugis by Fable. Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple (Chinese: 观音堂佛祖庙; pinyin: Guānyīn Táng Fózǔ Miào) is a traditional Chinese temple situated at 178 Waterloo Street in Singapore. The temple is of significance to the Chinese in Singapore, and is believed to bring worshippers good luck after praying to the Kuan Yin (观音), or Avalokiteśvara, the bodhisattva associated with compassion. The temple is also involved in charity work, contributing to several health and educational organisations.[1]"

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Danny Goh

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Amazing experiences, you must come to experience yourself, to tap to the strong positive energy. I will bring my family to visit this temple soon. May Everyone's Wishes Come True!

Wandering Sapiens

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Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple is a well-known Chinese Buddhist temple. It’s dedicated to Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, and plays an important role in Singapore’s cultural and religious landscape. The temple is open daily from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, and entry is free. The architecture is typical of traditional Chinese temples in Singapore with ornate roof tiles, bright colors, decorative carvings of dragons, phoenixes, lotus motifs. Within walking distance from Bugis / Bencoolen MRT stations. It can get quite crowded, especially during Chinese New Year, the eve of it, first/15th day of lunar month, or other religious festivals. Expect long queues and limited space during those times. Bringing offerings (flowers, incense) incurs cost. There are vendors outside selling offerings. Visit early in the morning on a weekday to avoid crowds. Dress modestly (cover shoulders and knees), remove shoes before entering prayer halls. Photography is allowed outside; NOT inside.

J Luke

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Crowded over weekend well maintained temple… was told by the Grab driver MUST visit… and been there 👍

Benedict Correya

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Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple is one of the most well-known and visited temples in Singapore. Dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy (Guanyin), it attracts both worshippers and tourists daily. The temple is beautifully maintained, and incense offerings create a deeply spiritual atmosphere. It can get crowded, especially on weekends and during festive periods, but everything is well-organized with volunteers guiding visitors. Conveniently located near Bugis MRT, it’s easy to include in a city visit. A meaningful place to experience Singapore’s cultural and religious heritage.

Mei Yong

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A very popular temple with devotees from everywhere. The system to enter and exit the temple is smooth and simple to follow. There are free joss sticks and if you wish a minimal token of donation is always a welcome. They also give out small sachets of rice and a small bag of flowers to bath in.

E “HONESTY” T

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Make wishes ( anything except💰. Wonder WHY ? MIGHTY GOD wants us to remember this : “ NO PAIN NO GAIN “ because money DON’T drop from sky and we have to work hard to achieve goals in a honest and safe ways 😉) and should any of your wishes came true please ( you MUST ) return for “THANK YOU” in a red packet or 🧧.

Napat C.

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Do “not” recommend to buy flowers from some shops. Based on my experience, one of the shops where located in front of temple sell different prices even the flowers are exactly the same. I’m ok if you explain that 5 dollars for Singapore but 6 dollars for foreigners. However, she just pointed the finger to my face and screamed “ only you is 6 dollars “ That was so horrible experience. If you want to buy flowers, please ask other shops that more welcome to sell for customers

JAY KIMZ

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Have been a regular of this temple for many years. If you would like to draw divination lots, avoid coming on weekends or public holidays as they may not allow for divination lots to be drawn on peak periods. (Look out for the notices that they put up on their boards). This temple is conveniently located near Bugis Junction, and for devotees, vegetarian options are readily available nearby at Fortune Centre. The temple is quite clean overall, and has been constantly been refurbished to keep it looking modern and bright. As much as this temple is a place of worship, you still do see many tourists coming in as well. This really goes to show how much heritage this temple has.
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Francine L.

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It's a popular temple for locals and tourist in Singapore. Very close to Orchard road you could walk here or take a cab or take the local subway system. But I prefer walking around and seeing different things along the way. This temple though is under some construction for the outside so it doesn't look as nice as how it should be right now. Plenty of people are walking around in the inside and outside. Be aware though you are not allowed to take any pictures inside but of course you can take some on the outside. There are signs right in front of the door that says this. It's a small temple but still worth a look to just come and enjoy for a few minutes. Around the area there are fortune palm readers and fortune tellers, also a food court and a shopping place for women's clothes and souvenirs! Tip- Bring some cash!
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Gin Y.

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This was a nice traditional temple to pray to Guanyin, which in Buddhism is referred to as the goddess of mercy. At the temple entrance, they provided incense at no charge. There are lighting stations for the incense as well. You can take pictures of the front of the temple, but no pictures or video inside the temple. I got told by security not to video the temple after the fact. Oops. Some people also purchased flowers just outside of the temple as offerings to Guanyin. This is worth checking out if you're sightseeing around Singapore.

Ursula Y.

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We live in NZ and always visit the temple when we're in Singapore. Visiting the temple makes us feel really peaceful and happy. Outside the temple there's a number of flower stands (they also sell praying sticks) you can buy from and offer to Kwan Im once you head inside. You're able to pray inside, it is spacious and always kept clean. You can pray for as long as you like and you're also able to make a donation at either side of the table inside the temple. You can also bring fruit offerings to Kwan Im and collect it afterwards. The people that work at the temple are friendly as well.
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Huiyin S.

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This traditional Chinese temple allows a place for worshippers to pay their respects to Kuan Yin, also known as Bodhisattva, the Goddess of Mercy. Inside the temple, worshippers light sticks of incense to offer their thanks to the deities. Right outside the temple, stalls of flower-sellers populate the grounds. The temple serves as a site of great congregation especially during Chinese New Year, and specifically on the eve of this festival. In the hours before midnight, worshippers swarm from across Singapore to pay their respects inside the temple. Stalls selling flowers, plants, tidbits, and decorative items pop up along the street that leads to the temple. Incense-sellers join flower-sellers on the grounds, their tin cans providing fires for people to light their incense. The mood is festive and rowdy even when it rains (as it has for the past two years), and there is truly no other place to be at the cusp of a new year.
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Tony U.

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Love the smell of incense here. An excellent place to meditate and to find inner peace. Be sure to take your shoes off if you opt to "shake sticks" or pray closer to the Guan Yin. Her statue is the beautiful golden one in the center with many arms. To the right is the monkey god and I'm not sure what the one to the left is. There is also plenty of chairs along the side of the interior. And donations are welcome to the left and right of these golden statues. Please be respectful and do not take photos inside.
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Qype User (tante_…)

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Goddess of Mercy Chinese Temple in Singapore is also known as the Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho. The temple is dedicated to Guanyin, the Chinese Goddess of Mercy. The temple was built in 1884, and enlarged in 1895 and 1982. The Temple gets very busy during Chinese New Year festivals with thousands of people coming to pray. There is a large urn outside where people leave their burning incense sticks before entering the temple. The colourful Hindu Sri Krishnan Temple is nearby. Have a look!
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Vince T.

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One of the most popular Chinese Temple here in Singapore. A place for you to worship The Goddess of Mercy. You just need 3 incense and you can take it outside the entrance for free, you can also buy flowers from the stall outside the temple from $3 It close around 7pm daily so do take note of this.
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Christine L.

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Respect respect respect. That sums up what I feel about this place. I've been there at least once a year, more so during my struggling... no, younger years. I've even tried seeking the advice of the Goddess of Mercy, also called divination, which the temple is famous for. The process is to get a tin of what looks like wooden sticks and a pair of red blocks, take a seat in the mat in the central area, convey your thoughts and questions to the deity, and proceed to shake the tin while facing upright. One of the divining sticks will fall off and you'll have to throw the red blocks to see if it is the correct divination. The blocks should be one facing up and the other facing down to be successful. After which, just take your corresponding stick to the sides for interpretation by the temple staff or via the books. Remember to take off your shoes before stepping onto the mat in the center.