Tan Si Chong Su Temple - 15 Magazine Rd

More than 100 years residing in between modern buildings. The architecture was left untouched and worth a place for photographers but bear in mind no flash is allowed.

Tan Si Chong Su, or Ancestral Hall of the Tan Clan, is a Chinese temple in Singapore. It is located on Magazine Road in the Singapore River Planning Area within Singapore's central business district. It was constructed between 1876 and 1878 as the ancestral temple for those with the same Tan surname, based on the premise that Chinese people with the same surname would share a common ancestry and therefore belong to the same clan. Facing the Singapore River, Tan Si Chong Su was built in 1876 to serve the needs of the sizeable Tan clan. At the time, it sat on the banks of the Singapore River, close to a small islet called Pulau Saigon. The islet has since been dug out and a part of the river filled in so that Tan Si Chong Su is now set back from the water. The funds needed to build the temple were donated by two men from the most prominent Tan families in Singapore – Tan Kim Ching(1824–1892) and Tan Beng Swee (陈明水, 1828–1884). Tan Kim Ching was the eldest son of philanthropist and businessman Tan Tock Seng, whose significant fortune he inherited. Tan Tock Seng is perhaps best remembered for his contributions to public health care. Tan Beng Swee was the son of Tan Kim Seng, also a successful businessman and a leader of the Chinese community. Of Tan Kim Seng's many civic projects, arguably the greatest was setting up of the city's first fresh water supply lines. The first president of the temple was Tan Kim Tian. An indenture dated 28 July 1880 gave the names of the temple trustees as Tan Cheng Kiat, Tan Chew Cha, Tan Siak Kiew, Tan Mah Arang, Tan Hai Tiew and Tan Sim Boh.

Beautiful temple, friendly caretaker

We like to visit this temple every trip we make to Singapore. This morning one very angry woman wouldn't allow is to enter. We don't know why as she didn't speak english. The gentleman who is usually there is so helpful and allows you to visit and meditate in this beautiful serene place. We usually make an offering and are able to light some incense. So disappointed this morning.

Saw a couple asked to leave, not sure why..... so didn't venture beyond main gates

On our way to Chinatown, we stumbled upon this place. It's an ancestral temple that is still in use. It was non-touristy and peaceful, and the person running it let us wander around while he told us about it (the carvings, ancient drum, stone lions, history, usage today) and gave us candy. It was very casual and felt almost like a community center.

Amazing temple to visit. Gives you a glimpse of a different cultural and the values attached. It was a great experience visiting this sacred place.

Built between 1876 and 1878, this is the Ancestral Hall of the Tan Clan in Singapore. Construction was funded by the sons of Tan Tock Seng and Tan Kim Seng,