Heritage Walk - Kampong Glam

Heritage Walk - Kampong Glam (2022 0723)

Getting There:

MRT Bugis (EW12/DT14) Exit E (Duo Basement 1)/F (Duo Basement 2)

Istana Kampong Gelam, is a former Malay palace in Singapore was built by Sultan Hussein Shah of Johor in 1819, The concrete structure that exists today was commissioned by Sultan Hussein's eldest son, Sultan Ali Iskandar Shah of the Johor Riau–Lingga Empire in 1835. The palace and compounds were refurbished into the Malay Heritage Centre in 2004.

Kancil Menghadap Beringin (The Mousedeer comes before the Banyan Tree)

Sultan Mosque (Masjid Sultan)

Formerly the royal mosque of the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Mosque represents the solidarity and unity of Muslims in Singapore. The impressive building serves as a reminder of the Malay royalty that was once housed in the nearby Istana Kampong Glam and the thriving Muslim communities living in the area during the British colonial period.


Haji Lane

An interesting one-stop destination for anything hip and indie, from with funky murals, boutique shops to chic cafes and even a bustling nightlife.


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