The beauty of Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple rises up at the heart of the china town.  The temple is considered as a living cultural monument inspired by the golden age of Buddhism in china during the Tang Dynasty. The temple looks very grand from outside. Photography is not allowed inside the temple. 

The first floor has a three door entrance that opens up to the South Bridge Road facing east. There is a courtyard that leads to the main temple worship area. The main prayer hall has vibrant warm colors and the walls are filled with Buddha statues. This hall is the Maitreya or the Hundred Dragons Hall. Just behind passing by a side entrance is the Universe Wisdom Hall and here the walls are filled with small statues. There is a tea house and cultural shop in the second floor. 

The third floor housed Buddhist Culture Museum. The museum is definitely worth the time and it is free to visit. The fourth floor is where they hold the actual Buddha Tooth Relic. You have to leave your footwear before entering the hall. The inner chamber contains the Relic Stupa said to be holding 420 kg of gold donated by the devotees.

The roof top has a nice garden. At the center of the garden is the Vairocana Buddha Prayer Wheel Pagoda. The wall inside the pagoda is covered with 10,000 miniatures Buddha images. The building makes you appreciate the art and beauty of Buddhism. 

A visit here is worthwhile, it is visually stunning and provides a feeling of peacefulness. They provide robes and footwear that must be worn when entering the temple. This temple is one of the main attractions of china town.

Don’t miss visiting this place when you are in Singapore.

Keywords : Buddhism, Singapore, Buddhist Culture Museum, Vairocana Buddha Prayer Wheel Pagoda, Maitreya, Universe Wisdom Hall.

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Singapore Night Safari

Singapore zoo is one of the best loved zoos in the world and one of its most popular features is the Night Safari. Singapore Night Safari allows visitors the unique chance to witness over 1000 animals in their recreated natural environment after the sun has gone down. The first thing the visitor should do is to take the Singapore Night Safari tram. The open air tram has moon-glow lighting which enables visitors to see the animals without disturbing them.

The Night Safari is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Singapore. The zoo is managed by the Wildlife Reserves Singapore and about 1.1 million visitors visit the safari per year. Cultural performances are a regular feature at the safari. They include tribal dances, blowpipe demonstrations and fire eating displays.

This is the world’s first wildlife park built for visits at night. Don’t miss the fire show which starts at 8.00pm or 9.00pm at the entrance of the Night Safari. The only bad part about the Night Safari is to wait in the queue for the tram. There is a guide to tell a short description of the different animals you see on the way. There are Lions, Leopards, Hyenas, Elephants, Giraffes, Bats and heaps of other creatures.

It is a must see place for visitors and kids love visiting this place. Don’t miss visiting here when you are in Singapore.

Keywords:Night Safari, tram, Singapore, Wildlife Reserves Singapore, recreated natural environment.

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Singapore the feel of heaven

It is more than just a world-class hotel in Singapore. It is a must see attraction in Singapore. The architectural masterpiece standing fifty five stories high is a wonder to behold. The top of the hotel has a sitting sky park which offers 360 degree views of the skyline. It has lush green garden and an infinity pool. It is the best place to shop in Singapore.

There are many gourmet restaurants and shopping boutiques within the compound. Considered one of the biggest hotels in the world, it is the best place to visit on holidays. The most outstanding feature is the art of theatre has 4000 seats.

Tourist rush here on all seasons. Don’t miss visiting this place when you are in Singapore.

Keywords – Singapore, gourmet restaurants, shopping boutiques, Tourist.

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