A Walk to Remember - Balestier Road

Located in a traditional shop giving you a rustic feel at a busy district in Singapore, Loong Fatt Tau Sar Piah has been a hit with tourists and locals for decades. Their method of manufacture has not been changed for the past 30 years, so has their flavours, sweet and salty only. Their signature flaky and soft buttery shell is fragrant and irresistible when bitten into, leaving customers begging for more. read more »

Named after the prominent Chinese nationalist Sun Yat Sen, the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall (SYSNMH) used to be a focal point of anti-Manchu activities outside of China. Today, it is a respected heritage institution under the National Heritage Board, showcasing artifacts belonging to Dr. Sun and offering visitors a peek into the lives of Singapore's revolutionary pioneers, such as Dr. read more »

Located at 8 Jalan Ampas, Jalan Ampas Studio is the place to go for those seeking to relive their memories or gain some cultural understanding of Malay Film in Singapore. This is the site where the former Malay Film Production Studios were, and today a signboard is there to commemorate the existence of this once famous studio. read more »

Pegu Road is a small street in Singapore along Balestier Road. Some old houses are here, giving Pegu Road a historic feel. This place is probably a favourite hangout for some who may be interested in photography. read more »

Located in Balestier, Lam Yeo is a shop that sells coffee powder. Feel yourself travel back in time from the very moment you set eyes on the signboard of Lam Yeo, possibly one of the oldest shops selling coffee powder in modern Singapore. First opened in 1959, it has withstood the test of time and continues to provide coffee powder that caters to local tastes, being the supplier to many restaurants and coffee shops in Singapore. read more »

Sin Hon Loong Bakery is a family business that has been around for 50 years.At this old-style bakery, you can even see how the breads were made through traditional methods. Their breads are also halal certified to cater to our muslim friends. read more »

Built in 1847 at Lavender Road, Goh Chor Tua Pek Kong Temple is the result of the work put in by Chinese labourers working on Joseph Balestier's sugar plantations back in those days. It was refurbished in 1920 and 1928, and is currently undergoing renovation every 5 years for maintenance. The story behind Goh Chor Tua Pek Kong is an interesting one. read more »

Located at the corner of Balestier Road, Hoover Hotel jumps out as a vibrant, art-deco style building. It enjoys all the benefits of a quiet neighbourhood while keeping all the conveniences. Only a 10-minute walk from the nearest train station, the city is no longer than a 20-minute journey from the hotel. read more »

The Burmese Buddhist Temple (Chinese: 缅甸玉佛寺) is located on Tai Gin Road in Novena, Singapore. Founded in 1875, the temple is the oldest Theravada institution and the only Burmese Buddhist temple of its kind in Singapore. The temple houses the largest pure white marble statue of the Buddha outside of Myanmar, and has become a religious landmark for Burmese and Singaporean devotees to make merits and take part in merit sharing activities alike. read more »

Experience dining along the roads in a small restaurant, accompanied with one of the best Bak Kut Tehs in Singapore. Among the other Bak Kut Teh restaurants along Balestier Road, the Founder if this restaurant is still considered the king of the Bak Kut Teh as Founder Bak Kut Teh Restaurant has been patronised by many local and international celebrities such as Wang Li Hom and Jay Chou. Founder Bak Kut Teh Restaurant serves the white peppery version of Bak Kut Teh, accompanied by many other traditional side dishes that locals and tourists from other countries would often like to call for. read more »