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76 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 048464


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About Fuk Tak Chi Museum

Fuk Tak Chi Museum is housed in what was the oldest Chinese temple in Singapore. Located at 76 Telok Ayer Street, the Fuk Tak Chi Museum used to the the Fuk Tak Chi Temple, or Temple of Prosperity and Virtue. The temple was built by the Hakka and Cantonese in Singapore. It began as a shrine in 1824, with Tua Pek Kong as the principal deity. It belongs to the Shenist sect, which creates an eclectic mix of Taoism with Confucianism.

The Fuk Tak Chi Museum carefully (some would say, "too carefully") restores the temple to be as close to the original as possible. It showcases Chinese history and culture.

The Fuk Tak Chi Museum is an example of how gentrified Singapore has become. Gone are the smoke and grime - and character - of the temple. In 1998, they were all replaced by clean, neat, polished wood, all at a cost of $200,000. Despite it having lost its use as a temple, the Fuk Tak Chi Museum is still worth a visit, if just to see what the oldest Chinese temple in Singapore looked like. Today the Fuk Tak Chi Temple is part of the Far East Square development, looking like another trophy on Singapore's mantelpiece. But all is not lost. If you are looking for a functional Chinese temple nearby, head for either the Yueh Hai Ching Temple or the Thian Hock Keng Temple.

Getting there

The nearest MRT station is the Raffles Place Station (EW14 / NS26).

Where to stay

There is a wide selection of accommodation providers in Singapore. They range from budget inns and guesthouses to luxurious boutique hotels and branded chains. Your choice is entirely dependent on your budget and level of comfort expected. For mainstream hotels, check out hotels in Singapore for the best online prices, sourced from all the major providers. For guesthouses and other budget providers, check out hostels in Singapore for those with online booking facilities.


Fuk Tak Chi Museum
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Location Map of Fuk Tak Chi Museum






Fuk Tak Chi Museum roof
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Plaque over main entrance, Fuk Tak Chi Museum
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Wooden partition, Fuk Tak Chi Museum
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Central courtyard, Fuk Tak Chi Museum
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