Carrying on from the Pekan Quarry, we continued to bike wherever the road led us. I guess that is the fun of visiting Pulau Ubin since there is ample space and quite a few places to explore. We eventually ran into this T-junction with a sign which points to a temple away from the main road. We decided to visit this temple since this is probably one of the more authentic things to see here. The temple itself is just a few minutes from the main road, although I have been to Pulau Ubin several times and I have seen that temple sign several times, this would be my first time to visit this temple.
Wei Tuo Fa Gong Temple, thankfully also called Lotus Pond Temple is a humble temple built on a small rise along the side of the road. Naturally, there is a lotus pond just across it. The temple seems to be one of those houses that have been turned into a temple. Compared to the temples in mainland Singapore, this one really does look like a house. There is a large statue of a smiling Buddha. On one side of the temple, there is also another statue of a Buddha, this one is the more traditional fat and laughing Buddha commonly found in Chinese culture.
The temple seems to be an active one since a lot of locals come and visit the temple too. For such a small temple it seems people actually take the time to visit this one even if it is so much out of the way. Beside the house is what seems to be an extension of the house since it has a dining area and a living area. This was built underneath a shelter but I never knew whether it was really for the occupants or for visitors.
The Wei Tuo Fa Gong Temple was a surprisingly interesting place to visit. Set in a very rural setting, the temple quietly sits along the roadside. Their statue of Buddha smiling to all who pass by. Pulau Ubin is really full of surprises.
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