Guidebook for Singapore
Shopping
A good mix of shops and eateries. You can find a supermarket, Japanese minimart, wine boutique, bakeries, Michelin-starred dim sum, Japanese-fusion Gastrosmith, customised sushi roll, Taiwanese bubble tea, Naiise that sells locally-designed stuff, cinema for the latest blockbusters, and well...Starbucks.
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112 Katong
A good mix of shops and eateries. You can find a supermarket, Japanese minimart, wine boutique, bakeries, Michelin-starred dim sum, Japanese-fusion Gastrosmith, customised sushi roll, Taiwanese bubble tea, Naiise that sells locally-designed stuff, cinema for the latest blockbusters, and well...Starbucks.
There's NTUC supermart which is slightly cheaper than Jason's at Katong I12. There're restaurants that serve Korean BBQ & value-for-money Korean lunch set (Yun Ga), Japanese sushi (Toma), pasta and pizza (Strong Flour), and good coffee and brunch (Group Therapy).
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Katong V
30 E Coast RdThere's NTUC supermart which is slightly cheaper than Jason's at Katong I12. There're restaurants that serve Korean BBQ & value-for-money Korean lunch set (Yun Ga), Japanese sushi (Toma), pasta and pizza (Strong Flour), and good coffee and brunch (Group Therapy).
Arts & Culture
Entry by appointment. A small private museum that showcases the architecture, furniture and traditional costumes of the Peranakan culture.
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Katong Antique House
208 E Coast RdEntry by appointment. A small private museum that showcases the architecture, furniture and traditional costumes of the Peranakan culture.
Fondly known as the 'Durian' becuase of its spikey architecture - the Esplanade is the national performing arts centre. It comprises a theatre, a concert hall, outdoor theatre, gallery as well as smaller spaces that showcase a variety of quality programmes year round. There're also many food options in Esplanade. Sign up for the Esplanade tour or just stroll along the promenade for free outdoor performances, and an awesome shot of the Singapore skyline.
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Esplanade station
90 Bras Basah RdFondly known as the 'Durian' becuase of its spikey architecture - the Esplanade is the national performing arts centre. It comprises a theatre, a concert hall, outdoor theatre, gallery as well as smaller spaces that showcase a variety of quality programmes year round. There're also many food options in Esplanade. Sign up for the Esplanade tour or just stroll along the promenade for free outdoor performances, and an awesome shot of the Singapore skyline.
The National Gallery houses the largest collection of modern art from Southeast Asia. You can also check out the historical significance of the buildings which used to be the Supreme Court and the City Hall. The buildings are gazetted as national monuments. For foodie, make a reservation for lunch/dinner or try your luck to walk-in for tea at the National Kitchen, which features an amalgamation of Singapore flavours. Head up to the roof top, Smoke & Mirrors, for happy hour, and catch a panaromic view of Marina Bay.
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Galeri Nasional Singapura
1 St Andrew's RdThe National Gallery houses the largest collection of modern art from Southeast Asia. You can also check out the historical significance of the buildings which used to be the Supreme Court and the City Hall. The buildings are gazetted as national monuments. For foodie, make a reservation for lunch/dinner or try your luck to walk-in for tea at the National Kitchen, which features an amalgamation of Singapore flavours. Head up to the roof top, Smoke & Mirrors, for happy hour, and catch a panaromic view of Marina Bay.
A much richer collection of all things related to the Peranakan culture, visit the Peranakan Museum. Be blown away by the intricate artefacts and stories of the community.
For a taste of Peranakan food, you could check out True Blue Cuisine along the same stretch of shophouses next to the museum.
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Muzium Peranakan
39 Armenian StA much richer collection of all things related to the Peranakan culture, visit the Peranakan Museum. Be blown away by the intricate artefacts and stories of the community.
For a taste of Peranakan food, you could check out True Blue Cuisine along the same stretch of shophouses next to the museum.
If you are curious about the Singapore story, this is it.
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Muzium Negara Singapura
93 Stamford RdIf you are curious about the Singapore story, this is it.
Featuring findings from archaeological digs in and around Singapore, as well as antiquities from the region, ACM illuminates the role and connectivity of an ancient Asian city port. Of course, please take a stroll along Singapore River and soak in the history of modern Singapore.
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Muzium Peradaban Asia
1 Empress PlFeaturing findings from archaeological digs in and around Singapore, as well as antiquities from the region, ACM illuminates the role and connectivity of an ancient Asian city port. Of course, please take a stroll along Singapore River and soak in the history of modern Singapore.
Malay Heritage Centre tells the history of the Malay community in Singapore. Beyond the Centre, explore the Kampong Glam district and you will find Singapore's oldest mosque, local shops and eateries, coffee shops, and street art. An original hipster place.
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Pusat Warisan Melayu
85 Sultan GateMalay Heritage Centre tells the history of the Malay community in Singapore. Beyond the Centre, explore the Kampong Glam district and you will find Singapore's oldest mosque, local shops and eateries, coffee shops, and street art. An original hipster place.
Indian Heritage Centre tells the stories of the Indian community in Singapore. A gem sitting in the vibrant Little India district.
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Pusat Warisan India
5 Campbell LnIndian Heritage Centre tells the stories of the Indian community in Singapore. A gem sitting in the vibrant Little India district.
Getting Around
Take bus 55, or 966 from the bus stop at Esso petrol station, which is at the junction of East Coast Road and Still Road. Eunos MRT station (East-West Line) is about 3 bus stops away.
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Eunos MRT
30 Eunos CresTake bus 55, or 966 from the bus stop at Esso petrol station, which is at the junction of East Coast Road and Still Road. Eunos MRT station (East-West Line) is about 3 bus stops away.
Take bus 10, or 32 at the front of the residential building. The journey to Dakota MRT station (Circle Line) takes about 10-15 mins; 8 bus stops.
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Dakota MRT Station
201 Old Airport RdTake bus 10, or 32 at the front of the residential building. The journey to Dakota MRT station (Circle Line) takes about 10-15 mins; 8 bus stops.
Parks & Nature
A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Singapore! It's a beautiful garden with a rich history in how it had its roots in the rubber industry. Great place for a walk and picnic. Occasional weekend performances at the outdoor stage.
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Taman Botani Singapura
1 Cluny RdA UNESCO World Heritage Site in Singapore! It's a beautiful garden with a rich history in how it had its roots in the rubber industry. Great place for a walk and picnic. Occasional weekend performances at the outdoor stage.
East Coast Beach
East Coast Parkwayfor some sun, sand and sea. Great for morning and evening stretches and jogs.
Siloso Beach
10A Siloso Beach WalkPristine sand, sun and sea in Sentosa. Beach watch.
Pristine sand, sun and sea in Sentosa. Great for beach volleyball. Nice place to chill.
Palawan Beach station
Pristine sand, sun and sea in Sentosa. Great for beach volleyball. Nice place to chill.
Bird watch. A natural swamp land with rich biodiversity.
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Pusat Pelawat Taman Wetland Sungei Buloh
60 Kranji WayBird watch. A natural swamp land with rich biodiversity.
A zoo by day, and a safari by night. Come up close and personal with nocturnal creatures.
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Safari Malam
80 Mandai Lake RdA zoo by day, and a safari by night. Come up close and personal with nocturnal creatures.
Sightseeing
Why does Singapore have a Chinatown when about 75% of its population are Chinese?
Head up to level 2 of block 335 Smith Street for tastier and cheaper local street food. The food street on the ground floor costs slightly more.
You will find a morning wet market at the basement of block 335 Smith Street. My parents head here for fresh produces once a week.
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Chinatown
Why does Singapore have a Chinatown when about 75% of its population are Chinese?
Head up to level 2 of block 335 Smith Street for tastier and cheaper local street food. The food street on the ground floor costs slightly more.
You will find a morning wet market at the basement of block 335 Smith Street. My parents head here for fresh produces once a week.
If you must take a picture of the Merlion, which is a construct of the Tourism agency, then please head here. Nevertheless, it's a great spot for pictures of the Marina Bay Sands as well as the Esplanade.
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Taman Merlion
1 Fullerton RdIf you must take a picture of the Merlion, which is a construct of the Tourism agency, then please head here. Nevertheless, it's a great spot for pictures of the Marina Bay Sands as well as the Esplanade.