Ang Mo Kio Joint Temple, Singapore

Ang Mo Kio Joint Temple (29 July 2017)


Ang Mo Kio Joint Temple (GPS: 1.36633, 103.83885) is a Chinese temple in Ang Mo Kio, Singapore. It is so called because it was built to combine three older temples namely Kim Eang Tong, Leng San Giam and Kong Lim Kong Temple. The joint temple was originally completed in 1983 That earlier building was rebuilt and the present building dates from 2011.

The Ang Mo Kio Joint Temple is located in a place where there used to be a Chinese village known as Kow Tiow Kio meaning Nine Bridges. They refer to bridges across streams that flow to the Kallang River. In the early days, Kow Tiow Kio was a largely Hokkien settlement with some Hainanese and Teochew families as well. The villagers were mostly farmers. They planted rubber and coconut, reared pigs and kept fruit and vegetable farms. These villagers were resettled when the area was developed in the 1970s.

Kim Eang Tong (金英堂) is a temple for largely Hakka people that was established in 1961 in a village called Ciok3 Snua1 (Stone Hill), a village of predominantly Hokkien people. It moved in 1975 to Mayflower estate before being combined with two other temples.

Leng San Giam (龍山岩) is a Chinese temple that was established by the Chew clansmen who hailed from Yongchun county in Fujian province in the early 20th century. The temple is renowned for works of miracles, and that attracted followers.

Kong Lim Kong (檺林宮) is yet another temple of the Hokkien people. It was established in the late 19th century by Hokkien immigrants from Yu Hu village of Nan An county, in Fujian province. The temple was formally established in 1888.

Taking the MRT to Ang Mo Kio Joint Temple

On foot, Ang Mo Kio Joint Temple is 1.6km on foot to Ang Mo Kio MRT Station (NS16).

Ang Mo Kio Joint Temple on Google Street View (Apr 2018)

Ang Mo Kio Joint Temple is on the Map of Ang Mo Kio, Singapore

Ang Mo Kio Joint Temple (29 July 2017)


Ang Mo Kio Joint Temple (29 July 2017)

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