In the bygone days the city of Tainan was a busy port area. It was also known as the centre of the Five-Channels Area during the Qing Dynasty and the conurbation was unofficially functioned by the administration of several trade unions. Amongst the narrow busy streets of the Shuixian Temple Market, this proclaimed place of worship lies on a solid piece of history. Mythically dubbed as the Water Fairy Temple, it is devoted to five of the water-based deities. Sailors, sea captains and tradesmen, during their stop at the port, make it a generous obligation to stop at the Temple to gain blessings before their journey afloat the deep ocean waters.

The Water Fairy Temple was initially constructed in 1715 by three unions and was then a larger complex with three distinct sections. During World War II, two of the mentioned sections were demolished to create protection from an air raid, and then restored with one hall. The stories speak of five families who then influenced the area and also initiated Tainan’s Coming-of-Age Festival that celebrates the youth who become the age of 16, marking their stepping into adulthood. The festival celebrated across China was a marked festivity especially during the days where child labour on the dockyards were rampant and becoming of age meant children earned a complete adult wage and gained household responsibilities.
   
Visitors travelling through the streets will find unique historical sites in Singapore, amidst the great hubbub of street markets and metropolitan boulevards in the business district. They may also find exclusive hospitality served with tastefully designed serviced suites at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore.