Taoism itself form the nucleus of Chinese customs among the Chinese in Singapore. Such beliefs are also adopted by folk Buddhists. Deities, such as Guan Yu, the Kitchen God and the patron deity are some of the most popular deities among Taoist adherents among the local Chinese community. The Yin Yang concept, being an orthodox Taoist principle, is only ancedotally practiced among folk Taoists.

Taoist martial arts, notably Tai Chi, is being practiced in community centres. People who practice Tai Chi are mainly from the older generation.

Today, most of the 200-odd Chinese temples in Singapore have Taoist gods enshrined and worshipped alongside with the Buddha, although the 2000 census states that there areover 300 Taoist temples and altars in Singapore. One of these Taoist temples is the Thian Hock Keng, built by the wealthy philanthropist Tan Tock Seng.