For several decades now Singapore has been marked as one of the most popular holiday destinations. It is really stocked with absolutely everything you would love. Be it entertainment, edutainment or sightseeing you find in all in this spectacular island nation.
In the myriad of amazing attractions, culture is not forgotten; the ancestors of this land are not forgotten; nor are the Gods that are tied in with the lives of the people of this land. Singapore boasts some of the most astounding cultural attractions. Be it temples, monuments, museums or festive performances, you find it all in Singapore.
There is one particular temple that has attracted a massive audience time and time again; it is the Lian Shan Shuang Lin Temple. Exemplary in grandeur, magnificence and renowned Chinese’s architecture, the Lian Shan Shuang Lin Temple, is your place to go if you want to bask in sacred beauty. Spanning an area of forty thousand square metres this temple speaks volumes in both history and spirituality.
The structure was not originally intended to be a temple; for it was owned by Low Kim Pong; the very wealthy Chinese merchant. He was a practicing Buddhist who did well with money. Stories have it that it was one intense dream that inspired him to donate this architectural masterpiece of his, to Lord Buddha’s worship. Since the day of his donation, the site was protected as a national monument and was maintained and adorned with the same dedication. The Lian Shan Shuang Lin Temple was complete and open to the public only in the year 1908. It is a place of worship that commemorates the birth and death of Lord Buddha and displays a breathtaking courtyard. Adorned with an elaborate gateway and a bridge, the temple is a place that gives you a sense of serenity like no other.
When holidaying in this part of the world it is better to stay in one of the many Singapore apartment hotels. When it comes to serviced apartments Singapore has so many excellent choices such as the exquisite La Residenza Serviced Suites; a truly one of a kind serviced apartment in the city.
