Hua Giam Si, Singapore/East Coast

#40 among attractions in Singapore/East Coast

Temple, Buddhist architecture

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Facts and practical information

Hua Giam Si, is a Buddhist monastery in Singapore. The center was originally set up by Venerable Zhen Ding. The present premises are located at Geylang, Singapore. ()

Coordinates: 1°18'33"N, 103°52'37"E

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Central Region (Geylang)Singapore/East Coast Singapore

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Hua Giam Si – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kampong Glam, Golden Mile Complex, Thekchen Choling, Concourse Skyline.

1.1 miSW
Park
Kampong Glam, Singapore/East Coast
28 min walk • Kampong Glam is a neighbourhood and ethnic enclave in Singapore. It is located north of the Singapore River, in the planning area of Rochor, known as the Malay-Muslim quarter.
0.9 miSW
Shopping centre, Shopping
Golden Mile Complex
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Singapore, the Golden Mile Complex, with its distinctive stepped-terrace structure, stands as a testament to the city-state's vibrant multicultural tapestry. This shopping centre, often referred to as "Little Thailand," offers an eclectic mix of...
1.2 miW
Temple
Thekchen Choling, Singapore/East Coast
30 min walk • Thekchen Choling is a registered Buddhist organisation in the Republic of Singapore. The organisation was started in 2001 by Singha Thekchen Rinpoche and a group of his initial disciples. The organisation promotes non-sectarian Buddhism, emphasizing understanding of Theravada and Mahayana teachings.
1.2 miSW
Shopping centre, Shopping
Concourse Skyline
31 min walk • The Concourse is a post-modern high-rise commercial and residential building on Beach Road in Kallang, Singapore opposite Nicoll Highway MRT station.
1.1 miSE
Park
Katong Park, Singapore/East Coast
27 min walk • Katong Park is neighborhood park located in Katong, Singapore at the junction of Meyer Road and Fort Road. Built in the 1930s above the buried remains of Fort Tanjong Katong, it was one of Singapore’s oldest parks with the first public bathing pagar and was highly popular with families during the weekends.
0.4 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
National Stadium
10 min walk • The former Singapore National Stadium was a multi-purpose stadium in Kallang, which opened in July 1973 and closed on 30 June 2007. The stadium was demolished from 2010 to 2011 for the development of the Singapore Sports Hub, which houses its successor.
1.1 miNE
Temple
Sri Sivan Temple
27 min walk • Sri Sivan Temple is a Hindu temple in Singapore for the god Shiva. The temple was originally located in Potong Pasir from where it was moved three more times before finally coming to the present location, adjacent to Foo Hai Ch'an Buddhist Monastery, in front of Paya Lebar MRT station exit C at Geylang East Avenue 2.
1.1 miSW
Tower, Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Hajjah Fatimah Mosque
27 min walk • The Hajjah Fatimah Mosque is a mosque located along Beach Road in the Kampong Glam district within the Kallang Planning Area in Singapore. The mosque was designed in a mix of Islamic and European architectural styles, and completed in 1846.
0.5 miSW
Shopping centre, Shopping, Department store
Kallang Wave Mall
13 min walk • Kallang Wave Mall is a shopping mall in Kallang, Singapore.
0.8 miW
Temple
Sri Manmatha Karuneshvarar Temple, Singapore/East Coast
20 min walk • Sri Manmatha Karuneshvarar Temple or Sivan Temple is a Hindu temple for Sri Manmatha Karuneshvarar Sivan or Shiva as the presiding deity located on Kallang Road in Singapore.
1.1 miSE
Forts and castles
Fort Tanjong Katong
28 min walk • Fort Tanjong Katong, which stood from 1879 to 1901, was one of the oldest military forts built by the former British colonial government of Singapore.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hua Giam Si?

Nearby attractions include Karma Kagyud Buddhist Centre (10 min walk), Kwan Yin Chan Lin (13 min walk), Kallang Theatre, Singapore/East Coast (13 min walk), Buddhist Library, Singapore/East Coast (15 min walk).

How to get to Hua Giam Si by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hua Giam Si:

Bus

After Geylang Road • Lines: 11, 12, 158, 158A, 197, 31, 32, 33, 7 (3 min walk)
Before Geylang Road • Lines: 11, 12, 158, 158A, 197, 31, 32, 33, 7, 7A (3 min walk)

Metro

Kallang • Lines: Ewl (11 min walk)
Mountbatten • Lines: Ccl (11 min walk)