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Introduction
Introduction
Being the oldest housing estate in Singapore, Tiong Bahru holds many elements from Singapore in the past - shophouses, flats and even murals showcasing the life of Singaporeans back in the day. Yet at the same time, Tiong Bahru has a rich culture, attracting the younger generation for the food, shops and its overall vibes, bringing together the young and the old. Inspiring yet quaint, Tiong Bahru definitely is an eye-opening place to visit!
Map
Map
Recommended Route
Recommended Route
1 | Tiong Bahru Market
1 | Tiong Bahru Market
Immerse yourselves in the rich culture of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Singapore, learn about the traditional food items eaten by Singaporeans and grab a snack! Try spotting some murals here as well.
Note that you'll also be picked up and dropped off at the market, as displayed in the picture here. This is located on the ground floor, near the wet market area.
You can view the pickup/dropoff point here.
2 | Seh Pong Garden
2 | Seh Pong Garden
You can take a rest at the garden, learn about the Dancing Girl sculpture and take pictures with the various neighbourhood cats lingering around.
3 | The Circular Building
3 | The Circular Building
Cafes
Cafes
Need an energy boost or a drink? Head down to the cafes here, grab some drinks or baked goods and enjoy the café ambience. Be sure to head to Plain Vanilla too, and take some Instagram worthy pictures with the swing!
Cafes: Plain Vanilla, FLOCK, Creamier (Opens at 12pm)
Air Raid Shelter
Air Raid Shelter
You can learn about how Singapore built up the country’s defense and even walk into the Air Raid Shelter!
Cat Socrates (Highly Recommend!)
Cat Socrates (Highly Recommend!)
Filled with adorable cat-themed ideas and souvenirs capturing Singapore’s rich culture, you can purchase some items to remember their stay in Singapore.
This spot is highly recommended by the planning team!
4 | Tiong Bahru Community Centre
4 | Tiong Bahru Community Centre
Experience the Singaporean community life through usage of certain facilities like the basketball court or by visiting the community fridge! You may also explore the various signs available filled with historical content about Singapore.
5 | Tiong Bahru Bakery
5 | Tiong Bahru Bakery
Feel free to try the wide variety of pastries available in the popular local bakery and enjoy the wonderful aroma of coffee and baked goods!
Recommended by the planning team as well.
6 | Monkey God Temple
6 | Monkey God Temple
Explore the temple and various cultural aspects of Taoism, a common religion in Singapore.
7 | Murals Along the Way
7 | Murals Along the Way
Be sure to look out for the murals on walls of the residence buildings and shophouses to understand the historical significance of some of the locations and some prominent interactions occurring in the area in the past!
How to get to Merlion Park (and back)
How to get to Merlion Park (and back)
To get to the Merlion, make your way to Tiong Bahru station (located at Tiong Bahru Plaza). Afterwards, take the East West Line (Green colour) in the Pasir Ris direction to Raffles Place which is 3 stops away. Afterwards, it is only about a 10 minute walk from the station.
To get back, just retrace your steps :) - MRT taken should be the same line (East-West Line), same number of stops in the opposite direction (towards Tuas Link) to get back to Tiong Bahru station.
Walk between Tiong Bahru Market (labelled by 30 Seng Poh Road in the image) and Tiong Bahru Station
The walk between Raffles Place MRT and Merlion Park
Whole Route overview
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