KUAN YIM SHRINE

About Kuan Yim Shrine

Devotees come here to seek blessings, protection and guidance, and the overall atmosphere of the temple is known to be peaceful and calm. The temple has some intricate carvings and colourful decorations decorated with flowers and incense. So if you are looking for a place in Singapore to simply meditate and experience the tranquillity of a divine place of worship, this place has got you covered. Tourists can also check out the different types of ceremonies that are performed in this temple too to seek the Goddess’ blessings. 

Kuan Yim Shrine Highlights

• Visit Sea Life Bangkok to check out the variety of underwater life in this place and learn more about life underwater in this unique aquarium. 
• Arrive at the Grand Palace and watch the royal ceremonies that place in utmost grandeur. 
• Go to the Wat Arun Buddhist temple and admire the intricate architecture alongside the Chao Phraya river.
• Pray at the Wat Phra- a temple located alongside the southern premises of the Grand Palace and watch the reclining Buddha statue.
• Stroll in Lumpini Park, walk amidst the open space, trees and spots for having a picnic, and check out the artificial lake in the park. 

How To Reach Kuan Yim Shrine

By Car:

The shrine is located 3 kilometres from the city centre and will take up to 10 minutes to reach.

By Train/ metro:

Take a train to Way Tuek station which is 650 metres away from the shrine. You can reach the shrine from the train station with a 10 minute walk.

Best Time To Visit Kuan Yim Shrine

 November to March is the best season to plan your visit to the temple.

• Wednesday is the best day in the week due to the less crowds turning up at the temple compared to the peak times on the weekends.
• Evening time is the best time of the day as the overall atmosphere is serene and you can witness the prayers and rituals that happen at this time of the day. 

Kuan Yim Shrine Other Essential Information

• Since this is a place of worship, visitors are expected to adhere to the dress code of the temple. We recommend wearing outfits that cover shoulders and knees. 
• When visiting the temple, devotees are required to keep silent and not disturb the sanctity of the place of worship.
• Visitors are expected not to disturb the proceedings of the shrine when any rituals are going on as it can disturb those involved in the same. 
• Do feel free to reach out to people working in the shrine to know more about the rituals and the kind of offerings you can make. 
• Before entering the temple, make sure to take off your footwear and leave them at the designated places.