Place to visit
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum, Singapore: what it is and when to go
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum is a Buddhist temple and museum complex located in the Chinatown district of Singapore (新加坡佛牙寺龙华院). Interests: Museums and art and Temples. The best time to visit is February to August. There are about 12 h 04 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Singapore on this site. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Buddhist temple and museum complex located in the Chinatown district of Singapore · Museums and art, Temples
- Local name
- 新加坡佛牙寺龙华院
- Where
- Singapore · South Bridge Road 288, 058840, Singapore
- Best time
- February to August.
- Nearest airport
- SIN Singapore, 18 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 07:00-19:00
- Website
- btrts.org.sg
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 1.28131, 103.84443
What it is and where
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum is a Buddhist temple and museum complex located in the Chinatown district of Singapore (新加坡佛牙寺龙华院). It has articles in 9 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Singapore on this site.
It is in Singapore, where this site lists 232 more places to see, 1.9 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 1.28131, 103.84443; the nearest main airport is Singapore Changi Airport (SIN, Singapore), 18 km as the crow flies. How to get around Singapore (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the Museums and art and Temples places in Singapore. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum is February to August.
- JanPossible11:56
- FebBest time11:58
- MarBest time11:59
- AprBest time12:02
- MayBest time12:03
- JunBest time12:04
- JulBest time12:04
- AugBest time12:03
- SepPossible12:00
- OctPossible11:58
- NovPossible11:56
- DecPossible11:56
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 04 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Museums and art | February to August | September to January |
| Temples | February to August | September to January |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Singapore in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Singapore
To enter Singapore there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Singapore checklist. Currency: Singapore dollar (SGD); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (British three-pin adapter); emergencies: 999 police · 995 ambulance and fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Sri Mariamman Temple, SingaporeHindu temple in Singapore176 m
- Singapore City GalleryUrban planning museum in Maxwell Road, Singapore218 m
- Singapore Coin and Notes MuseumMuseum234 m
- Masjid JamaeMosque in Singapore, founded 1835237 m
- Chinatown Heritage CentreMuseum244 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Singapore guide.
More in Singapore: Museums and art
- National Museum of Singapore: national museum of Singapore
- National Gallery Singapore: public institution and national museum in Singapore
- ArtScience Museum: museum in Singapore
- Asian Civilisations Museum: One of the national museums of Singapore
- Peranakan Museum: museum in Singapore specialising in Peranakan culture
- Science Centre Singapore: science museum in Jurong East, Singapore
Every Singapore place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum?
It is a Buddhist temple and museum complex located in the Chinatown district of Singapore (新加坡佛牙寺龙华院 in the local language). It has articles in 9 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Singapore on this site.
When is the best time to visit Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum?
February to August. There are about 12 h 04 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum?
The nearest main airport is Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), 18 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Singapore is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Singapore map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Sri Mariamman Temple, Singapore, Singapore City Gallery, Singapore Coin and Notes Museum. The rest is in the Singapore guide.
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