Tampines Heritage Trail - Religious Institutions Trail

Estimated Trail Distance: 8 km
Tampines Chinese Temple
Places
Tampines Chinese Temple

Opened in 1992, the Tampines Chinese Temple (淡滨尼联合宫) brings together 12 Taoist temples that once stood in Tampines before it was developed, including some that have been based here since the 19th century.

Completed in December 1990, Masjid Darul Ghufran serves as a focal point for the Muslim community in Tampines.
Places
Masjid Darul Ghufran

Originally built with a brown brick facade, the mosque was later encased in azure blue cladding, which transformed it into a distinctive landmark of the area and resulted in its colloquial name of Menara Biru, or "Blue Minaret" in Malay.

Temple Cluster 2
Places
Temple Cluster at Tampines Link and the former Hun Yeang Village

This cluster of religious institutions includes temples previously located in Tampines during the kampong era (1800s-1980s) as well as temples from other parts of Singapore.

Officially opened on 30 October 1990, the Catholic Church of the Holy Trinity serves the Roman Catholic residents of Tampines and its surrounding areas in the east.
Places
Catholic Church of the Holy Trinity

Officially opened on 30 October 1990, the Catholic Church of the Holy Trinity serves the Roman Catholic residents of Tampines and its surrounding areas in the east.

This is a self-guided trail.

  1. Tampines Chinese Temple
  2. Masjid Darul Ghufran
  3. Temple Cluster at Tampines Link and the former Hun Yeang Village
  4. Catholic Church of the Holy Trinity

Completed in December 1990, Masjid Darul Ghufran serves as a focal point for the Muslim community in Tampines.
Tampines Chinese Temple
Temple Cluster 2
Temple Cluster 4
Holy Trinity Church 1

Estimated Trail Distance: 8 km
Duration: 1.5 hours on bus and foot

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Download Tampines Heritage Trail Map (Chinese)

Download Tampines Heritage Trail Map (Malay)

Download Tampines Heritage Trail Map(Tamil)

Tampines is home to many religious institutions that speak of the diversity of its community. Some of the places of worship featured in this trail have been in Tampines for more than a century and reflect the town’s rich cultural heritage. This trail allows visitors to discover these houses of faith, and explore the unique architecture and practices that defi ne these institutions.

(Note: Most of these religious institutions are open to the public but be sure to follow any instructions on appropriate behaviour and attire.)

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