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After the Japanese Occupation, there was a drastic shortage of schools in Singapore. Hokkien Huay Kuan decided to build Kong Hwa School. The donated plot of land was used to build the school in 1951.
Kong Hwa Sch station
After the Japanese Occupation, there was a drastic shortage of schools in Singapore. Hokkien Huay Kuan decided to build Kong Hwa School. The donated plot of land was used to build the school in 1951.
Geylang Chinese Methodist Church was founded in 1905 and in 1926, the church moved to the present location.
Geylang Chinese Methodist Church
52 Aljunied RdGeylang Chinese Methodist Church was founded in 1905 and in 1926, the church moved to the present location.
Singapore Buddhist Free Clinic is a charitable organisation set up by local Buddhists. On 1 Nov 1969, it started free medical services for the public. In 1975, the clinic at Geylang Lor 23 was built.
Singapore Buddhist Free Clinic (Head Office)
48 Lor 23 GeylangSingapore Buddhist Free Clinic is a charitable organisation set up by local Buddhists. On 1 Nov 1969, it started free medical services for the public. In 1975, the clinic at Geylang Lor 23 was built.
Masjid Khadijah is named after the late Mdm Katijah Binte Mohamed. It was through this gracious lady's generosity that the mosque was built in Mar 1920.
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Masjid Khadijah
583 Geylang RdMasjid Khadijah is named after the late Mdm Katijah Binte Mohamed. It was through this gracious lady's generosity that the mosque was built in Mar 1920.
Due to its flexible stage configuration, the capacity of the stadium varies from 7,306–7,968 during concerts to 8,126–10,786 during sporting events. Its full capacity is around 12,000.
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Singapore Indoor Stadium
2 Stadium WalkDue to its flexible stage configuration, the capacity of the stadium varies from 7,306–7,968 during concerts to 8,126–10,786 during sporting events. Its full capacity is around 12,000.
The facilities of the new 35-hectare Sports Hub will comprise: A new 55,000 capacity National Stadium with a retractable roof and comfort cooling for spectators, a 6,000-capacity Aquatics Centre, etc.
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Singapore Sports Hub
The facilities of the new 35-hectare Sports Hub will comprise: A new 55,000 capacity National Stadium with a retractable roof and comfort cooling for spectators, a 6,000-capacity Aquatics Centre, etc.
Shopping
Unnamed stall at Sims Avenue
This stall sells its packed durians at the best prices, ranging from a huge selection of $2 packs, to the premier $18 ones. They’re all pre-packed and shrink-wrapped.
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280 Sims Ave
280 Sims AvenueUnnamed stall at Sims Avenue
This stall sells its packed durians at the best prices, ranging from a huge selection of $2 packs, to the premier $18 ones. They’re all pre-packed and shrink-wrapped.
Marina Bay Sands is an integrated resort fronting Marina Bay in Singapore. Developed by Las Vegas Sands (LVS), it is the world's most expensive building, at US$ 4.7 billion.
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Marina Bay Sands
10 Bayfront AveMarina Bay Sands is an integrated resort fronting Marina Bay in Singapore. Developed by Las Vegas Sands (LVS), it is the world's most expensive building, at US$ 4.7 billion.
Food Scene
Yong He Eating House opens 24 hours daily and serves delicious Taiwanese snacks to enjoy. You tiao ($1.20), soya bean milk to dunk it in ($1.40, the warm one is a tad salty) and thick mee sua ($4).
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Yong He Eating House
Lorong 24A GeylangYong He Eating House opens 24 hours daily and serves delicious Taiwanese snacks to enjoy. You tiao ($1.20), soya bean milk to dunk it in ($1.40, the warm one is a tad salty) and thick mee sua ($4).
Sightseeing
Quaint architecture is a distinctive hallmark of Geylang, dating to the early 1900s. Art Deco buildings, popular just before & after the war, are also common. Eg. former Eastern Aerated Water Company.
Lorong 22 Geylang
Lorong 22 GeylangQuaint architecture is a distinctive hallmark of Geylang, dating to the early 1900s. Art Deco buildings, popular just before & after the war, are also common. Eg. former Eastern Aerated Water Company.
Lorong 24A is an especially striking lane. Here, seven local architects have given new life to eight conservation 1920s shophouses in a collective project.
Lorong 24A Geylang
Lorong 24A GeylangLorong 24A is an especially striking lane. Here, seven local architects have given new life to eight conservation 1920s shophouses in a collective project.
Marina Barrage is a dam built at the confluence of 5 rivers. Officially opened in 2008. Provides water storage, flood control & recreation. It won a 2009 AAEE award.
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Marina Barrage station
Marina Barrage is a dam built at the confluence of 5 rivers. Officially opened in 2008. Provides water storage, flood control & recreation. It won a 2009 AAEE award.
A giant Ferris wheel in Singapore. Described by its operators as an observation wheel, it opened in 2008, construction having taken about 2½ years. Has an overall height of 165 metres (541 ft).
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Singapore Flyer
30 Raffles AveA giant Ferris wheel in Singapore. Described by its operators as an observation wheel, it opened in 2008, construction having taken about 2½ years. Has an overall height of 165 metres (541 ft).
The 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, formally known as the 2008 Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix, was a Formula One race held on Sunday, 28 September 2008. The race, which was contested over 61 laps,.
Formula 1 Singapore - Singapore Night Race
6 Raffles BlvdThe 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, formally known as the 2008 Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix, was a Formula One race held on Sunday, 28 September 2008. The race, which was contested over 61 laps,.
Serangoon Road is the main commercial thoroughfare in Little India. It intersects Rochor Canal Road and Bukit Timah Sungei Road. Along Serangoon Road is the Tekka Centre, the Tekka Mall, etc.
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Little India Stn station
Serangoon Road is the main commercial thoroughfare in Little India. It intersects Rochor Canal Road and Bukit Timah Sungei Road. Along Serangoon Road is the Tekka Centre, the Tekka Mall, etc.
An integrated resort on the island of Sentosa. The key attractions include one of Singapore's two casinos, a Universal Studios theme park, Adventure Cove Water Park, & a Marine Life Park.
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Resorts World Sentosa Casino
8 Sentosa GatewayAn integrated resort on the island of Sentosa. The key attractions include one of Singapore's two casinos, a Universal Studios theme park, Adventure Cove Water Park, & a Marine Life Park.
The Singapore Botanic Gardens is a 74-hectare (183-acre) botanical garden in Singapore. It is the only botanic garden in the world that opens from 5 a.m. to 12 midnight every single day of the year,
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Singapore Botanic Gardens
1 Cluny RdThe Singapore Botanic Gardens is a 74-hectare (183-acre) botanical garden in Singapore. It is the only botanic garden in the world that opens from 5 a.m. to 12 midnight every single day of the year,
Legoland Malaysia was opened in Nusajaya, Johor, in 2012, and it is the first in Asia. 7 themed areas of attractions for all ages which are; Miniland, where almost all Asian landmarks were built.
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Legoland Sea Life
7 Persiaran Medini Utara 3Legoland Malaysia was opened in Nusajaya, Johor, in 2012, and it is the first in Asia. 7 themed areas of attractions for all ages which are; Miniland, where almost all Asian landmarks were built.
Entertainment & Activities
The zoo displays animals in naturalistic, 'open' exhibits with hidden barriers, moats, and glass between the animals and visitors. Houses the largest captive colony of orang-utans in the world.
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Singapore Zoo
The zoo displays animals in naturalistic, 'open' exhibits with hidden barriers, moats, and glass between the animals and visitors. Houses the largest captive colony of orang-utans in the world.
A river-themed zoo and aquarium located in Singapore. It is the first of its kind in Asia and features freshwater attractions and river boat rides as its main highlights.
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River Wonders
80 Mandai Lake RdA river-themed zoo and aquarium located in Singapore. It is the first of its kind in Asia and features freshwater attractions and river boat rides as its main highlights.
The Night Safari is the world's first nocturnal zoo and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Singapore. The Night Safari currently houses over 2,500 animals representing over 130 species.
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Night Safari
80 Mandai Lake RdThe Night Safari is the world's first nocturnal zoo and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Singapore. The Night Safari currently houses over 2,500 animals representing over 130 species.