Fuk Tak Chi Temple

Fuk Tak Chi Temple is a Taoist temple and history museum located in Outram that combines traditional Chinese architecture with modern exhibition spaces. The building features an interior courtyard and displays roughly 200 objects that were donated by Chinatown residents over the years.

The temple was founded in 1820 by Cantonese and Hakka-speaking immigrants who sought to practice their home religion in their new land. In 1825, the original wooden structure was replaced with a brick building funded through donations from the community.

The temple reveals how Chinese immigrants preserved and shared their traditions through religious practice and community life. The displayed items tell stories of their daily struggles and hopes in their new home.

Visitors can explore the site on most days and gain insight into religious practices and the history of early immigrants who arrived in Singapore. Wearing comfortable shoes is helpful since the spaces involve stairs and multiple levels throughout the building.

The building once stood directly at the seafront before land reclamation reshaped the coastline and pushed it inland. This makes it the actual first place where many Chinese arrivals first set foot and encountered their new home.

Location: Outram

Address: 76 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 048464

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GPS coordinates: 1.28300,103.84865

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:20