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Civil Defence Heritage Gallery – Singapore’s Firefighting History

I am sure everyone have seen the stately-looking Central Fire Station building on Hill Street. Not only is the Central Fire Station the oldest existing fire station in Singapore, it also houses the Civil Defense Heritage Gallery.  The Civil Defense Heritage Gallery is free for all to enter but due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, […]

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Fullerton Monument Tour – Learn about Singapore’s Past

The Fullerton Monument Tour is a free tour conducted by Singapore Tourism Board-accredited heritage guides. This one-hour tour gives you a glimpse of Singapore’s history. The Fullerton Monument Tour is available on Mondays 11.15am Thursdays 11.15am Saturdays 3.45pm A guide armed with speakers, file and tablet will meet you at the meeting point which is […]

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One Kind House – Organic Farm, Cooking School and 21st-Century Kampong

One Kind House is not your typical restaurant. I wouldn’t even call it a restaurant for it is housed in an old 3000-square-foot double-storey terrace house in Telok Kurau. It is an organic farm, cooking school, 21st century kampong” and art gallery all rolled into one. 76-year-old former primary school teacher, Madam Ng Swee Hiah, […]

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Istana Open House – See The President’s Residence and Office Up Close

The Istana is the official residence and office of the President of Singapore. The word “Istana” means “palace” in Malay, this is where the President receives state guests. The Istana is also the office of the Prime Minister of Singapore. The Istana is closed to the public and only open on 5 public holidays in […]

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Singapore Heritage Sites – 7 Places to Understand Singapore’s Heritage

Most foreigners and tourists only know Singapore as “garden city”, “lion city” or “food haven”. Many people only know about Marina Bay Sands, Sentosa and Orchard Road, but Singapore has much more to offer than just sightseeing. Singapore is one of the few countries in the world that is truly multi-cultural. Singapore is mainly made […]

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Asian Civilisations Museum – Singapore and the World

Most foreigners and tourists only know Singapore as “garden city”, “lion city” or “food haven”. Many people only know about Marina Bay Sands, Sentosa and Orchard Road, but Singapore has much more to offer than just sightseeing. Singapore is one of the few countries in the world that is truly multi-cultural. Singapore is mainly made […]

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Malay Heritage Centre – Malay Singaporean Heritage, Culture and History

Most foreigners and tourists only know Singapore as “garden city”, “lion city” or “food haven”. Many people only know about Marina Bay Sands, Sentosa and Orchard Road, but Singapore has much more to offer than just sightseeing. Singapore is one of the few countries in the world that is truly multi-cultural. Singapore is mainly made […]

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Chinatown Heritage Centre – Learn about Chinese Immigrants in 1950s

Most foreigners and tourists only know Singapore as “garden city”, “lion city” or “food haven”. Many people only know about Marina Bay Sands, Sentosa and Orchard Road, but Singapore has much more to offer than just sightseeing. Singapore is one of the few countries in the world that is truly multi-cultural. Singapore is mainly made […]

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National Museum of Singapore – Oldest Museum in Singapore

Most foreigners and tourists only know Singapore as “garden city”, “lion city” or “food haven”. Many people only know about Marina Bay Sands, Sentosa and Orchard Road, but Singapore has much more to offer than just sightseeing. Singapore is one of the few countries in the world that is truly multi-cultural. Singapore is mainly made […]

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Indian Heritage Centre – Understanding Singapore Indians

Most foreigners and tourists only know Singapore as “garden city”, “lion city” or “food haven”. Many people only know about Marina Bay Sands, Sentosa and Orchard Road, but Singapore has much more to offer than just sightseeing.  Singapore is one of the few countries in the world that is truly multi-cultural. Singapore is mainly made […]