Chinese Temple In Balestier
In the mid-19th century large areas of lands at Balestier were used to cultivate sugarcane and were largely owned by Joseph Balestier 1788-1858 the American consul to Singapore from 1836 to 1852. Visit the Goh Chor Tua Pek Kong Temple. Remember Singapore Remember The Good Old Days Singapore Singapore Photos The Good Old Days It was established by Hokkien workers in 1847 who worked at. Chinese temple in balestier . Thong Teck Sian Tong Lian Sin Sia is a Buddhist-Taoist temple established in 1950. Tai Pei Yuen Temple worships Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva and they believe is listening to the Dharma contemplating and practicing the Dharma in order to gain enlightenment. The most prominent of these temples is the Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho more popularly known as the Si Ma Lu Guanyin Tang located at Waterloo Street. Art Deco Shophouses Located at 230 246 Balestier Road these decorated shop houses were built in 1920s and were popular between 1930 and 1960. Named Goh Chor Tua Pek Kong...