Sri Mariamman Temple

A Hindu temple standing in the middle of Chinatown

Hours: Open daily in two sessions (roughly 6am-noon, 6-9pm); varies on festival days
Tickets: Free
Address: 244 South Bridge Road

Between the Chinese shop roofs a tower suddenly rises, crowded with painted gods and animals. This is the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore, and the entrance gopuram stacks its coloured sculptures tier by tier. Take off your shoes and step into incense and flower smell; rituals are often under way. A Chinese street and an Indian faith sharing one block is Singapore in a nutshell.