Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

Overview

The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum is a massive five-story Buddhist complex in Chinatown, built in 2007 to house what devotees believe is a tooth relic of the historical Buddha, displayed in a 3.5-tonne gold stupa.

Highlights

• Sacred Relic: The tooth relic is displayed in a 320-kg golden stupa on the fourth floor.
• Rooftop Garden: A tranquil rooftop garden with a prayer wheel and city views.
• Buddhist Culture Museum: Three floors of Buddhist art and artefacts from across Asia.

History

The relic was found in a collapsed stupa in Myanmar in 1980. The temple was built specifically to house it, designed in the Tang dynasty Chinese architectural style by Shi Fa Zhao.

Visitor Tips

• Free Entry: No admission fee for any floor.
• Dress Code: Shoulders and knees must be covered; free wraps are available at entry.
• Duration: 45 minutes.