Downtown Core District Guide, SingaporeSize & Population: 4 Sq kmAbout: There are six sub-zones in Downtown mainly Bugis, City Hall, Marina Centre, Central Business District (CBD) , Central and Bayfront.
History: These areas date back from the days of Sir Stamford Raffles and have always ...
East Coast Park Singapore: Recreation and Relaxation by the Sea
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AboutThe east coast of Singapore is a strip of reclaimed land that stretches all the way from Fort Road to Changi Airport. Today it has become one of Singapore 's most popular recreational spots. Every weekend, thousands of Sing ...
Eunos: Singapore��s Old Malay Kampong AboutDespite the abundance of HDB flats in Eunos, this district retains the charm of an old-world marketplace. Alive with domestic bustle, Eunos makes you long for a time when mothers were still housewives and fathers still petty merchants. Coffee sh ...
Fort Road Singapore: A Neighbourhood Estate with Historical Sites, Posh Property and Private Clubs AboutFort Road district covers Tanjong Rhu and Meyer Road along with its namesake, and is linked to Tanjong Rhu flyover, Meyer Road as well as East Coast Parkway. HistoryFort Road was believed to be built as an entrance to Katong Fort. Katong Fort wa ...
Geylang District GuideSize & Population10 Sq Km with an estimated 150,000 residents. AboutThere are five sub-zones in Geylang mainly Kallang Way, MacPherson, Kampong Ubi, Aljunied and Geylang East. Back in the olden days, the Geylang Serai area served as a centre of S ...
Ghim Moh District: A Treasure Trove of Good Food Image (C) Azril Yusoff
Ghim Moh is known island-wide, especially for foodies, for its abundance of famous hawker stalls. With only 21 blocks in the estate, Ghim Moh is a small neighbourhood with Ulu Pandan Community Centre, a wet market and a very b ...
Hillview District: Private Residences Amidst Army Camps AboutHillview is a sub-zone under the Bukit Batok district in the West area of Singapore. Ang Mong Seng from the People's Action Party (PAP) is currently heading the Bukit Gombak and Hillview district under the Hong Kah GRC. Besides being a largely p ...
Holland VillageHolland (District 10) - This area is very popular with the expatriate community. Located in the central region of Singapore, the Holland district is close to Orchard Road and Bukit Timah. Some international schools, embassies, and private recreationa ...
Hougang: Residential Areas, Shopping Centres and A Kampong
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Size & Population14 Sq Km with an estimated 160,000 residents. AboutThere are seven sub-zones in Hougang; Hougang, Trafalgar, Rosyth, Lorong Ah Soo, Tai Keng, Defu Industrial Park and Sungei Serangoon. New Town is accessi ...
Jalan Bahar: Site for Live Firing and Paranormal Occurrences AboutJalan Bahar is located at the western part of Singapore , and is in close proximity to Tuas and Lim Chu Kang districts. A large portion of Jalan Bahar's land area is restricted and designated for the Singapore Armed Forces' live firing exercises ...
Jalan Besar: Industries, Small Businesses and Residential Areas AboutJalan Besar, or “big road”, is exactly that – a big road. It is an old district, with many old Housing Development Board (HDB) flats occupied by Singapore 's ageing population. The shops and retail outlets in the area are mostly small fami ...
Jalan Kayu: More Than Just Roti Prata AboutThere is plenty of empty land in this district, hinting at what pre-developed Singapore might have looked like. Jalan Kayu provides rest for eyes that are tired at looking at high-rise buildings and skyscrapers, for the few buildings that stand ...
Joo Chiat: Bustling with Hotels, Bars, Houses and Spices
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Joo Chiat is the epitome of Singapore 's multi-culturalism. Malay, Chinese, Indians, Eurasians and expatriates live and shop side by side, as do people of every income group. Joo Chiat bustles with activity bot ...
Jurong East District Guide
Size & Population17 Sq Km with an estimated 90,000 residents.
AboutThere are 10 sub-zones in Jurong East area; Boon Lay, Toh Guan, Yuhua, Jurong Lake, Jurong Regional Centre, International Business Park, Jurong River, Teban Gardens, Jurong Por ...
Jurong Island: Fuelling The Petrochemical Industry AboutUnited we stand, divided we fall. Such a notion fuelled the creation of Jurong Island, a large piece of land that was once comprised of 7 islands - Pulau Ayer Chawan, Pulau Ayer Merbau, Pulau Merlimau, Pulau Pesek, Pulau Pesek Kecil, Pulau Sakra ...
Jurong WestSize & Population: 15 Sq Km with an estimated 160,000 residents.About: There are nine sub-zones in Jurong West mainly Bulim, Boon Lay, Hong Kah, Taman Jurong, Chin Bee, Kian Teck, SAFTI and Yunnan.History: Before Jurong West was developed into an ...
