Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple

Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple (Simplified Chinese: 观音堂佛祖庙) is a traditional Chinese temple in Singapore. The temple is of significance to the Chinese in Singapore, & is believed to bring worshipers good luck after praying to the Kuan Yin (观音) Bodhisattva, the Goddess of Mercy.

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  • Phone

    +65 6337 3965

  • Website

    kuanimtng.org.sg

  • Facebook

    103496234784158

  • Type

    Buddhist Temple

Address

178 Waterloo St. 187964 Singapore

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Charm H

Amazing power and energy. Sitting quietly in the temple watching the hordes of people come through is a beautiful experience. Pls respect worshippers.

John A

Local Chinese Temple to Guanyin (mother of Mercy). Tip: visit one of the local flower or incense vendors for an offering before entering.

Lings

Buy flowers for offerings from the outside vendors. Joss stick , pray, rem to make a donation, collect "loose" flowers and grab a sweet :) All have some sorta Chinese significance .

Jess Thia

10.50am: Beware if bringing blessed flowers home for shower , just saw woman from temporary flower kiosk near vegetarian restaurant spraying Pink Paint onto Pink Lily Bud that has brown / black patches

Jess Thia

3 Mar 2017 Fri 10.50am: Beware if bringing blessed flowers home to shower , spotted a flower kiosk stallholder, near vegetarian rest., spraying Pink Paint onto Pink Lily Bud that has turned brown/black

Jess Thia

The blessings here is pretty good, that I don't mind travelling all the way here & purposely go through the CBD gantry on weekdays for slightly lesser crowd than weekends.

Richard Jang

Visit this major temple in Singapore to feel the rich Buddhist Culture of Singapore. It will be very packed on the weekends with devotees and tourists . MUST VISIT.

Avg

Nice food at the hawker center with the kwa chap store and fish soup .. ???? The temple very Chung also..must go place for the Buddhist

Jevin Chia

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)

adix82

A good place to cleanse your mind. Very crowded but well maintain. Appreciate the culture happening all around.

Jess Thia

8 Dec 2015, Tue 11.50am: Beware of fake charity outside temple . Just encountered whole bunch of youngster being briefed in front of temple to start their 'Operation Renewal' "charity".

Lina Yippy

Large crowd every weekend especially 1st and 15th of chinese calendar unless go before 12pm.

Jasmine Pang

A must-go during Chinese New Year . People fight to put the 1st joss stick past midnight :)

Eddie Goh

Beware,some flowers are sprayed with spray paint for the fanciful color. Avoid buying flowers with such vendors. It may cause minor ir mqjor skin problem if use such to bath.

Jess Thia

Ample carpark lots at nearby The Bencoolen basement carpark during weekdays ;-)

spacemanoveramk

Kwan Im Temple remains one of the major temples in Singapore with thousands of devotees visiting the temple to pray for blessings from the Goddess of Mercy.

Ruyi Jones

Anyone knows where to get a list of Chinese temples in Singapore ? Thanks

Ryan's Mommy

Parking is a big headache here esp on weekends. Can try parking at NTuc learning hub and walk from there.

Destroyer

When they ask u go opposite fir further prayers when u consult those fellas outside for ur "Chiam" or "Qian" please do not go! Con job!

Capt Tsubasa

Pray for blessings

Katty Tan

Get the bubble tea from the bencoolen! The auntie whom seldom smile. Lol

thresia ades

Most of foreigner come to this temple to pray or see the temple and took a picture here.. ;)

Jeff Eng

Seen the artifacts ? Visit the Chinese Cultural Shop at 284 River Valley Rd many limited collectors items to treasure

gerard t

Read about the history of the temple at the information board out front.

Ryan's Mommy

Parking is still a big prob esp right now - Chinese new year and at 330am!!gosh!!

Evelyn Wang

Next to Kwan im temple had very nice vegetarian restaurant there.... Must try if you have chance...

Chris Ioannou

Beautiful temple !

Dennis Leong

The main hall contained Kuan Yin, Da Moh, also known as Bodhidarma, Hua Tuo and Sakyamuni Buddha.

✦Sandy

It's really only here that my heart is at it's ease.

Banyapon Poolsawasd

The temple is of significance to the Chinese in Singapore.

CK Ng

Got a good tip from kwan im, God bless me!

Dönałd ʕ •ᴥ•ʔ

Le praying for goddess and pray for good healthy and prosperity.

Thant Zin

Locals believe this holy temple can bring prosperity.

A S

OM MANE PAD ME HOM. Peace ✌

Jess Thia

Go 拜拜 on lunar birthday.

Jess Thia

So 9 joss sticks symbolise 长长久久 @.@

Larryong Clone

Not allow to take photo while inside the temple

Enie Shiyin Teo

Buy flowers from the old granny outside the temple or toto tickets from the disabled man ~~

Tan Bryan

Praying for Good Health

Dino Song

Nice food @ Waterloo hawker centre.

Lee

Don't come in motorcycle or vehicles always jammed !

Handy King

Becareful of pick pockets. Beware of going over to opposit block to pray as per recommended by those "schoolars".

Lee

Be careful with wallet and purses !

Heng Yong Chua

Go in from the front and exit from the sides please.

Harry Chan

May Kwan Imm Ma bless u all...

Melvin Tay

Beat the crowd by being there early...

Vince Goh

Pray with sincere and you will be blessed :)

Suryani Tjiang

Do the 'thiu chiam' often correct

Jan Darwin

No picture taken inside.

DannyQuek 郭 泓 霆

HUAT AH!!!

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