Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery

#114 among destinations in Singapore

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The Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery, is a Buddhist temple and monastery in Bishan, Singapore. Built by Zhuan Dao in the early 20th century to propagate Buddhism and to provide lodging for monks, this monastery is the largest Buddhist temple in Singapore. It is the parent organization of the Buddhist College of Singapore founded in 2006. It is one of the two private crematoria, while the other one is Tse Toh Aum Temple. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1920 (104 years ago)Coordinates: 1°21'41"N, 103°50'10"E

Location

88 Bright Hill Road Kong Meng San Phor Kark See MonasterySingapore 574117 CentralSingapore

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+65 6849 5300

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Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bishan, MacRitchie Reservoir, AMK Hub, Nex.

1.4 miSE
Park
Bishan, Singapore/East Coast
36 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Singapore, Bishan is a vibrant residential town that offers a blend of modern amenities and lush greenery, making it a delightful destination for tourists seeking to experience the city's suburban charm.
1.4 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
MacRitchie Reservoir
36 min walk • Nestled amidst the lush greenery of Singapore's central catchment area, MacRitchie Reservoir is an oasis of tranquility that beckons nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Established in the late 19th century, it is Singapore's oldest reservoir, forming a vital...
1.1 miNE
Shopping centre, Shopping
AMK Hub
27 min walk • AMK Hub is a suburban shopping mall located in Ang Mo Kio, within the North-East Region of Singapore. It is connected to Ang Mo Kio Bus Interchange which is linked to Ang Mo Kio MRT station via an underpass.
1.1 miNE
Shopping centre, Shopping
Nex
28 min walk • NEX is a regional shopping mall in Serangoon, within the North-East Region of Singapore. The largest mall in North-East Singapore and one of the largest suburban malls in the country, and is integrated with the air-conditioned Serangoon Bus Interchange and Serangoon MRT station.
1.2 miSE
Shopping centre, Shopping
Junction 8
30 min walk • Junction 8 is a popular heartland shopping mall located in the centre of Bishan. It is located outside Bishan MRT station and Bishan Bus Interchange.
0.9 miNW
Park
Lower Peirce Reservoir Park
23 min walk • Lower Peirce Reservoir Park is a park located along Old Upper Thomson Road in Singapore and overlooks Lower Peirce Reservoir, Singapore's second oldest reservoir. A mature secondary rainforest lines the bank with numerous rubber trees and oil palms.
0.6 miSW
Shopping centre, Shopping
Thomson Plaza
15 min walk • Thomson Plaza, formerly unofficially called Thomson Yaohan, is a suburban shopping mall located along Upper Thomson Road, in Singapore. Opened in 1979, Thomson Plaza is best known for having a Yaohan departmental store in the 1980s and 1990s.
1.2 miSE
Mosque
An-Nahdhah Mosque
30 min walk • Masjid An-Nahdhah, is a mosque located in Bishan. The mosque was the sixth to be built under Phase III of the Mosque Building Fund program. Opened on January 6, 2006, it can accommodate about 4,000 worshippers. Co-located within the mosque complex is the Harmony Centre @ An-Nahdhah visitor center.
1 miNE
Park
Ang Mo Kio Town Garden West
26 min walk • Ang Mo Kio Town Garden West is a community park that is situated opposite Ang Mo Kio Public Library, along Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6.
~1400 ftN
Park
Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park
7 min walk • Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park or Bishan-AMK Park, is a major park in Singapore, located in the popular heartland of Bishan. Serving the residents of Bishan, Yishun and Ang Mo Kio, the park sits entirely within Bishan, running along the Ang Mo Kio–Bishan boundary line, which is situated at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1.
1 miW
Park
Windsor Nature Park
25 min walk • Windsor Nature Park is a nature park in Singapore. It opened on 22 April 2017. The park forms a green buffer zone between Central Catchment Nature Reserve and the urbanized areas of Singapore. The park contains three hiking trails and a canopy walkway.