Woodlands Heritage Trail - Communities of Woodlands

Hong Tho Bilw Temple
Places
Hong Tho Bilw Temple

The original Hong Tho Bilw Temple was built in the 1940s in Kampong Hock Choon.

Shang Di Miao Chai Kong Temple
Places
Shang Di Miao Chai Kong Temple

The original Shang Di Miao Chai Kong Temple was built in 1935 and sited along the former Lorong Woodlands Kechil.

Sri Siva-Krishna Temple
Places
Sri Siva-Krishna Temple

Completed in 1966, Sri Siva-Krishna Temple is the only temple in Singapore dedicated to Lord Siva-Krishna.

Marsiling Lane Market & Food Centre
Places
Marsiling Lane Market & Food Centre

Opened in 1975, Marsiling Lane Market & Food Centre was the first market to serve the Marsiling HDB estate.

Masjid An-Nur
Places
Masjid An-Nur

Opened on 20 April 1980, Masjid An-Nur was the first mosque built in Woodlands.

Marsiling Park
Places
Marsiling Park

The first park to open in Woodlands is Woodlands Town Garden in 1983.

Church of St Anthony of Padua
Places
Church of St Anthony of Padua

The Church of St Anthony of Padua began in the 1920s when Catholic Teochews from China found refuge in Mandai.

Select Trails
  • Select Trails
  • Woodlands Heritage Trail - Communities of Woodlands
  • Woodlands Heritage Trail - Woodlands at War
  • Woodlands Heritage Trail - A Journey Through the Woods
  1. Hong Tho Bilw Temple
  2. Shang Di Miao Chai Kong Temple
  3. Sri Siva-Krishna Temple
  4. Marsiling Lane Market & Food Centre
  5. Masjid An-Nur
  6. Marsiling Park
  7. Church of St Anthony of Padua
Hong Tho Bilw Temple, also commonly known as Feng Tu Miao, is dedicated to Guan Di Gong, a god of war and wealth. The original temple was built in the 1940s in Kampong Hock Choon.
Shang Di Miao Chai Kong Temple was established in 1935. Its main deity is Xuan Tian Shang Di, a Taoist god who controls the elements. The original temple was sited along the former Lorong Woodlands Kechil.
Completed in 1996, Sri Siva-Krishna Temple was originally established in Sembawang in 1962. It is the only temple in Singapore dedicated to Lord Siva-Krishna, a unique deity that is a combination of Lord Siva and Lord Krishna.
Opened in 1975, Marsiling Lane Market & Food Centre was the first market to serve the Marsiling HDB estate. Today, it remains a popular destination for residents who enjoy its many old-school stalls and shops.
Opened on 20 April 1980, Masjid An-Nur was the first mosque built in Woodlands. It serves as a place of worship and a community space for Woodlands’ Muslim residents as well as Malaysians working in Singapore.
The first park to open in Woodlands is Woodlands Town Garden in 1983. It was renovated and reopend as Marsiling Park in 2018.
Opened on 23 April 1994 by Archbishop Gregory Yong, the Church of St Anthony of Padua has a unique history as a parish that was established as a rural settlement for refugees from China.

Despite its far-flung location in Singapore’s northern corner, Woodlands has been home to many communities who also set up institutions to cater to their spiritual needs. This trail introduces you to different religious institutions and community landmarks that originated in Woodlands and continue to serve residents today. 

Other Suggested Short Trail Routes

Explore the Suggested Short Trail Routes:
- Communities of Woodlands, 1.5 hours with public transport (4km)
- Woodlands at War, 2 hours with public transport (9km)
- A Journey through the Woods, 1.5 hours on bike; 2.5 hours on foot with public transport (15km)

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Downloads

Woodlands Heritage Trail Booklet
Woodlands Heritage Trail Map - English
Woodlands Heritage Trail Map - Chinese
Woodlands Heritage Trail Map - Malay
Woodlands Heritage Trail Map - Tamil
Woodlands Heritage Trail Markers - Chinese
Woodlands Heritage Trail Markers - Malay
Woodlands Heritage Trail Markers - Tamil

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