Chinatown can throw quite a few surprises on the unsuspecting visitor with hidden gems. Nestled in a quiet corner of the bustling locality is the Telok Ayer Chinese Methodist Church, a National Monument of Singapore. The structure itself is a relatively conservative one when compared to some of the other grand designs. But it more than makes up for its structural simplicity with its history and by offering a quiet place of worship and reflection. 

The church was first constructed even before Singapore discovered itself as an independent nation. Suffice it to say that the structure has witnessed the rise and rise of a modern city and an economic power. Its walls are seeped with the rich cultural and historical heritage of the city-state.