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JOURNEY TO THE EAST
Joined 2023
In one section of East Singapore is a heritage area called Joo Chiat. Here you will learn of a fascinating sub ethnic group called the Peranakan, their traditions and their cuisine.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
Front entrance of shopping centre called i12 Katong at 112 East Coasf Road
- i12 Katong is a 6 storey shopping Centre . Though it opens at 10 am , you can still wait at the entrance which is covered.
STORY OF THE TURTLE/MURAL
Listen to how Katong , also an area in east coast , got its name and stroll at the last surviving colorful terrace houses.
PECULIARITIES OF THE PERANAKANS/ KIM CHOO KUEY CHANG
Be mesmerized of the hybrid Chinese-Malay Peranakan traditions and the cuisine. Tantalise at the spread of cakes, cookies and dumplings and get to taste one. Caress the soft loveliness of silk and organza clothes in a Peranakan Gallery.
MURALS/ BACKLANE
See how modern art interprets the colorful Peranakan tradition and the origin of the rice dumpling.
THE PHOENIX/ MURAL
Listen to the Tale of the Phoenix and why Peranakan are fascinated by this mythical creature.
KING OF KATONG/ JOO CHIAT CENTRE
Here you will be introduced to the King of Katong and how Joo Chiat became a heritage town.
ARCHITECTURAL WONDERS / KOON SENG ROAD
Discover what makes a shophouse , the different styles and decoration. And also learn road is named Koon Seng.
LOCAL FOOD/ DUNMAN FOOD CENTRE
See the array of food from different Chinese ethnic group. And since they are priced reasonably, you can also opt to have lunch here. Learn also why this food Centre is named Dunman.
Ending Point
Dunman Food Centre
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Inclusions & Exclusions
English commentary
1 snack
Water, beverage
Food
Any optional entrance fee
Tour Important Information
As this is a walking tour, please wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen and a hat. Bring a bottle of water to hydrate.
I am also available from 2 pm and certain weekends
I can do customize tours
Important message from the supplier
Prefer to start 9 am at designated first point of interest but can be available after noon on adhoc basis
I can customise tours to your interest
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Lena K.
My passion in guiding comes from my love in traveling over 30 cities and living in 7 cities in Europe and Asia, meeting different people. I am both trained by professional Singapore Tourism Board and heritage associations. I believe one the best ways to know something intimate about a place is to be with a local. I promise to give you a 5 -senses tour experience of taste, smell, touch, sight and hearing and share secrets and folktales that only a native knows. And I am indeed a mini Singapore as my family is of Malay- Chinese-Indian and European heritage so I live and breathe all 4 races.
$150/ per group
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