103537 One of the most prominent and widely visited Buddhist temples in Singapore, The Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple is often referred to as the Temple of 1,000 Lights.
103538 Founded in 1927 by a Thai monk called Vutthisara, you’ll notice the strong Thai influences in the architecture and décor.
103539 Walk into the temple and you’ll immediately notice the majestic 15-metre high statue of Buddha, surrounded by a seemingly endless chain of lights.
103540 At the base of the statue is a fresco depicting important events in Buddha's life.
103541 In a chamber at the back of the statue, you‘ll also find the image of the reclining Buddha that must be seen to be believed.
103542 It’s a powerful figure that is not just worth taking many snapshots of, but its sheer size will simply awe and inspire not just devotees, but anyone who can appreciate marvellous architecture.
103546 The currency used in Singapore is the Singapore dollar (S$).
103547 Money changing services can be found not only at the Singapore Changi Airport but also most shopping centres and hotels around the island.
103548 You can also access the automated teller machines (ATMs) located everywhere (even in the most obscure bits) in Singapore, that accept most of the main credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard and American Express.