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Changi Village
Off the beaten track near the Eastern tip of Singapore, Changi Village is a sleepy district in contrast to the bustling city. The local beach attracts fishermen and bathers alike, especially on weekends.
Take the MRT to Tanah Merah Station (EW4) and board SBS Transit bus 2. Click here to view MRT route map.
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Holland Village
Dubbed the “bohemian enclave” of Singapore, Holland Village is a microcosm of Singapore life, a curious mix between old and new. Traditional coffee shops and a wet market jostle for space aside ritzy wine bars and fine dining restaurants.
Take SBS Transit bus 7 or 106 from Orchard Boulevard.
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Katong
The distinctive charm of Katong can be traced back to its Peranakan roots. A quiet residential area formerly dominated by wealthy Straits Chinese families or the Peranakans, many of the older Peranakan homes in Katong, once seaside villas, still stand tall and picturesque.
Parkway Parade: Take SBS Transit bus 14 or 16 from Orchard Road. Eurasian Heritage Centre: Take the MRT to Bugis Station (EW12) and take SBS Transit bus 12 from opposite Bugis Junction. Alight at Katong Swimming Complex. Click here to view MRT route map.
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Tampines
Tampines (pronounced “Tam-pe-nees”), a HDB (public housing) estate in the eastern part of Singapore, has the distinction of having won the coveted United Nations World Habitat Award for Excellent Housing Design.
Take the MRT to Tampines Station (EW2). Click here to view MRT route map.
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Toa Payoh
One of Singapore's earliest public housing estates, Toa Payoh has developed a distinctive character through the years. The area bustles with activity and is a great place to soak in the local lifestyle.
Take the MRT to Toa Payoh Station (NS19). Click here to view MRT route map.
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