On our way to Chinatown, we stumbled upon this place. It's an ancestral temple that is still in use. It was non-touristy and peaceful, and the person running it let us wander around while he told us about it (the carvings, ancient drum, stone lions, history, usage today) and gave us candy. It was very casual and felt almost like a community center.

A must visit if you’re taking in the temples of Singapore. Second oldest national gazetted temple in the city. People here are super helpful and give lots of information. The temple itself is beautifully preserved. I really enjoyed the experience.

Tan Si Chong Su, or Ancestral Hall of the Tan Clan, is a Chinese temple in Singapore. It is located on Magazine Road in the Singapore River Planning Area within Singapore's central business district. It was constructed between 1876 and 1878 as the ancestral temple for those with the same Tan surname, based on the premise that Chinese people with the same surname would share a common ancestry and therefore belong to the same clan. Facing the Singapore River, Tan Si Chong Su was built in 1876 to serve the needs of the sizeable Tan clan. At the time, it sat on the banks of the Singapore River, close to a small islet called Pulau Saigon. The islet has since been dug out and a part of the river filled in so that Tan Si Chong Su is now set back from the water. The funds needed to build the temple were donated by two men from the most prominent Tan families in Singapore – Tan Kim Ching(1824–1892) and Tan Beng Swee (陈明水, 1828–1884). Tan Kim Ching was the eldest son of philanthropist and businessman Tan Tock Seng, whose significant fortune he inherited. Tan Tock Seng is perhaps best remembered for his contributions to public health care. Tan Beng Swee was the son of Tan Kim Seng, also a successful businessman and a leader of the Chinese community. Of Tan Kim Seng's many civic projects, arguably the greatest was setting up of the city's first fresh water supply lines. The first president of the temple was Tan Kim Tian. An indenture dated 28 July 1880 gave the names of the temple trustees as Tan Cheng Kiat, Tan Chew Cha, Tan Siak Kiew, Tan Mah Arang, Tan Hai Tiew and Tan Sim Boh.

The temple was originally the ancestral home of the Tan clan. Donate $4 into a wooden box at the side of the main altar and take a set of joss sticks, candles and prayer paper and put it on the main altar table. Take the joss sticks and candles, light them and put the candles in the small sand box. Pray starting from the shrine off to the left as you look out to the main door. 3 joss sticks per altar for all, with the exception of 1 joss stick at each of the small urns outside the main gate by the street. From inside looking out: Left altar, outside urns, main altar, then the 3 altars at the right side of building. Once you finished praying, take the praying paper to burn.

Beautiful temple, friendly caretaker

Amazing temple to visit. Gives you a glimpse of a different cultural and the values attached. It was a great experience visiting this sacred place.

A century old Hokkien Chinese Temple with Tan(Chen) clan ancestral hall, it is open 24 hour daily

Very Nice Temple. My husband did a water color painting but where can I send it.

Beautiful temple. You must see inside. Great.

Very beautiful temple and we were made very welcome

Built between 1876 and 1878, this is the Ancestral Hall of the Tan Clan in Singapore. Construction was funded by the sons of Tan Tock Seng and Tan Kim Seng,

Amazing architecture

Not crowned and the place seems admirable

Saw a couple asked to leave, not sure why..... so didn't venture beyond main gates

We like to visit this temple every trip we make to Singapore. This morning one very angry woman wouldn't allow is to enter. We don't know why as she didn't speak english. The gentleman who is usually there is so helpful and allows you to visit and meditate in this beautiful serene place. We usually make an offering and are able to light some incense. So disappointed this morning.

100 Year old temple at the city of Singapore

More than 100 years residing in between modern buildings. The architecture was left untouched and worth a place for photographers but bear in mind no flash is allowed.

200years Temple

(Translated by Google) I made a window well in a small space (Original) 작은공간에 창 잘만들어놨다

(Translated by Google) Beautiful temple that has been restored in loving work. Unfortunately, explanations may be available in English. (Original) Schöner Tempel, der in liebevoller Arbeit wieder hergerichtet wurde. Leider kann Erklärungen auf Englisch vorhanden.

Very nice and well preserved Tao Chinese temple

Authentic Chinese temple

Historical Building

(Translated by Google) Mazu was born, Mazu was born in the first year of Song Taizu Jianlong (960), the 23rd day of the lunar calendar, Song Taizong, the fourth year of the reign of Emperor (987), rose to heaven on the 9th of September. Now, the third day of the lunar calendar is the birthday of Mazu, and the first nine days of September are the days of Mazu’s ascension. Mazu’s birthday was regarded as a “holy day” by the people. People worshipped, acted, and greeted the gods with praying for the rain, and thrived safely. Every household should prepare supplies. (Original) 妈祖生辰，妈祖诞于宋太祖建隆元年（960年）农历三月二十三日，宋太宗雍熙四年（987年）九月初九日升天。现以农历三月廿三为妈祖诞辰日，九月初九为妈祖升天日，予以祭祀。 妈祖生辰，被民间视为“圣日”，人们进香祭拜、演戏、游神以祈风调雨顺，平安兴旺，家家户户要备办供品。

(Translated by Google) Hidden Buddhist pearl !! (Original) Verborgen Boeddhistische parel!!

(Translated by Google) A very kind temple man gave me a guide. (Original) とても親切な寺男が案内をしてくれました。

Beautiful temple