Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Kampong Glam, Singapore

Kampong Glam and Bugis are two colorful districs, full of shops, restaurants, markets, cultural building and temples. For food lovers, Arab Street offers you various kind of middle eastern food, i.e Lebanese, Egyptian, Turkish, etc. Here also lies, Masjid Sultan, the biggest masjid in Singapore with its golden dome. Another masjid nearby is Masjid Hajjah Fatimah. Right through Waterloo St, there a two temples worth to visit : Sri Khrisnan and Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho.










"Masjid Sultan" - It was originally built by Sultan Hussain Shah of Johore in 1824 and has a massive golden dome on it.





















"Masjid Hajjah Fatimah" - Masjid with beautiful design mixed of Malay and colonial styles. At the back of the Mosque are a number of old tombstones including Hajjah Fatimah's.










"Kwan Im Thong Hood Choo Temple" - The famous Chinese temple which is dedicated to Kwan Im, the Goddess of Mercy.













"Sri Khrisnan Temple" -  This Hindu temple was dedicated to Sri Krishna and his consort Rukmini.













"Singapore Bazaar and Flea Market" - Great place to get cheap T Shirt, shoes, sandals, and many accessories.






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