Tag: To See

When it comes to religious worship, Singapore is a melting pot of cultures that celebrates a diverse group of faiths. In Singapore, the religions commonly practiced are Buddhism (33%), Christianity (18%), Islam (14%), Taoism (10%), and Hinduism (5%). Given the diversity of religions, the island of Singapore offers plenty of beautiful religious buildings. We would […]

288 South Bridge Rd You’ll want to set aside at least 2 hours for this astounding Buddhist temple. Just a few minutes away from Heritage Collection on South Bridge, this temple has been captivating its visitors with its staggering opulence and lavish quantities of gold incorporated into its Tang Dynasty-inspired architecture and artefacts. Yes, the […]

244 South Bridge Rd Venturing deeper into Chinatown, you’re likely to find yourself standing in awe in front of the majestic Sri Mariamman Temple. Like every visitor, you simply cannot ignore the marvel of this elaborately carved 6-tiered tower over the temple gates. It is absolutely stunning! The Sri Mariamman Temple is Singapore’s oldest Hindu […]

1 Neil Rd Jinrikisha is a Japanese word that translates to “man-powered carriage”. It is also known as the rickshaw –  a small cart with large wheels that is pulled by a single man. When it was first introduced on the island in 1869, rickshaws replaced horse-drawn carriages as the primary mode of transportation for […]

168 Telok Ayer St Whenever we hear ‘musical box’ the soothing melodies of Für Elise starts playing in our head. Musical boxes were a popular and important symbol of European culture back in the 19th and 20th Centuries. During the colonial era, Singapore played a major role in the progress and development of musical boxes […]

1G Cantonment Rd Have you ever come across photos of these towers, and have always wondered what they were? Towering over the Tanjong Pagar shophouses are actually the world’s tallest public residential buildings. Standing at 50 storeys or 163m high, these public housing developments are atypical of Singapore’s Housing Development Board’s (HDB) public housing projects. […]

1 Old Parliament Ln The building was originally built as a residential building in 1827 – a two-storey mansion, for Scottish merchant John Argyle Maxwell. However, the mansion was never intended for its original purpose. It housed the Supreme Court, government storehouse, and the Legislative Assembly House. On 5 June 1959, the mansion became the […]

Masjid Sultan: 3 Muscat St The Masjid Sultan is the national mosque of Singapore. It is a must-see landmark when you are in the Civic & Cultural District. The mosque’s iconic golden dome glows under the sun, and it’s hard to miss! The mosque lies in the heart of Kampong Glam – a dynamic enclave […]

Curbside Crafters: 730 North Bridge Road

River Valley Rd If you plan on taking a step back from all the city buzz during your trip to Singapore, be sure to pack your activewear. Singapore is also nicknamed as the City in a Garden, the little red dot is not all tall concrete buildings and skyscrapers. Put on your trekking shoes, and […]

CHIJMES: 30 Victoria St   CHIJMES – say it with us, ‘chimes’. Yes, like wind chimes!  The compound was once a girls’ school known as Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus (CHIJ) and was established by French Catholic nuns in 1852. This historical building stands on a land area of 154,063 sq ft, and the […]

140 Hill St Ever wondered what building those colourful windows are on? This building is known as the Old Hill Street Police Station. As its name suggests, it was constructed for the Singapore Police Force back in 1934. It housed Singapore’s first prison, the old Assembly Rooms of the Town Hall, as well as Barracks […]