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Self-GuidedLocalhood TourExplore and discover the hidden gems at Tanjong Pagar, withinwalking distance from Dao by Dorsett AMTD Singapore. Visit the heritage-rich cultural sites and enjoy a taste of local with our recommended eats!

Self-GuidedLocalhood Tour~ 1-4 hours (3.3km)TAP FOR MAP ROUTESD A O B Y D O R S E T T A M T D S I N G A P O R EG U O C O T O W E RS I N G A P O R E C H I N E S E C U L T U R A L C E N T R EY A K U N K A Y A T O A S T , 1 8 C H I N A S T R E E TL A U P A S A TF U K T A K C H I M U S E U MS K Y G A R D E N , C A P I T A S P R I N GT H I A N H O C K K E N G T E M P L ES I N G A P O R E C I T Y G A L L E R YM A X W E L L C H A M B E R S , F O R M E R C U S T O M S H O U S E

LAO PA SAT18 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048582The first market built in Singapore in 1824. By the early 1970s, the areaaround Telok Ayer Market had transformed into a major commercial andfinancial district, and a wet market was no longer considered suitable. In 1972, the market was converted into a hawker centre which hasundergone a series of renovations since.Visit for the locals' beloved Satays!A cast-iron fountain was originally placed at thecentre of the market under the clock tower. Thefountain has since been reassembled and restored,and now forms the centrepiece of the Palm Gardenat the Raffles Hotel!Daily: 24 Hour (Stalls’ operating hours may vary)

At 280 metres, CapitaSpring has Singapore’s tallest sky observatory deck.It is also an urban farm, home to over 38,000 plants, with more than 70plant species and it has a total landscaped area of more than 90,000 sqft, equivalent to 140% of its site area. In addition, the urban farmsupplies fresh produce to both restaurants, Sol & Luna and Kaarla Wood-Fire Grill at CapitaSpring. Echoing Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s founding father and former primeminister’s vision of a “Garden City”. Singapore’s government aims torevitalize its business district into a vibrant 24/7 commercial hub withmixed-use developments offering leisure and lifestyle facilities.Sky Garden, CapitaSpring88 Market StMonday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Saturday & Sunday: CLOSEDBe sure to check out ‘Green Oasis’*, a four-storey botanicalpath from level 17 to 20 before heading to the sky garden!*Green Oasis Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

In 1926, Loi Ah Koon emigrated from Hainan to Singapore, where heworked as a coffee stall assistant. Founded by Loi Ah Koon in 1944, YaKun remained a small family-run stall for decades, but has expandedrapidly since Loi's youngest son headed the business in 1999. The chainhas over fifty outlets across 14 countries, and its kaya toast (thin, browncrispy bread) has been considered an iconic part of the Singaporeanculture.Ya Kun Kaya Toast18 China St, #01-01, Singapore 049560Traditional Ya Kun Kaya Toast SetKaya Toast with ButterHot Coffee/TeaSoft-Boiled EggsMonday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Saturday & Sunday: 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The temple was originally a shrine dedicated to the Chinese deity, TuaPek Kong, who was worshipped by Confucianists and Taoists. Arrangedbetween 1820 and 1824 by Cantonese and Hakka immigrants, theshrine was where many Chinese immigrants showed their appreciationfor their safe journey to Singapore.Built on the shoreline, it initially faced the sea. After land reclamation,several buildings now separate the shoreline and the temple.Check out this diorama at the museum - How Telok Ayer Street looked back in the 1800s!Fu Tak Chi Museum76 Telok Ayer St, Singapore 048464Daily: 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Recognised as Singapore’s most ornate Chinese temple, it received anhonorable mention in the 2001 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards.Built in 1842 by skilled craftsmen from China, it follows a traditionalChinese temple architectural style.Immigrants from Fujian province, China, erected the prayer house anddedicated it to the goddess Ma Zu (or Tian Hou), protector of seafarers andnavigators. Immigrants often made offerings of money and joss sticks hereafter perilous sea voyages.Thian Hock Keng Temple158 Telok Ayer St, Singapore 068613Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.Sunday: 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Just behind the temple, you’ll find acaptivating 40-metre long wall mural paintedby Singaporean Artist, Yip Yew Chong. Thesemurals depict the aspirations and struggles ofthe early Hokkien immigrants.

Singapore City Gallery documents the nation's planning challenges andefforts in over ten thematic areas, with more than 50 audiovisual andinteractive exhibits spanning three floors.Immerse yourself in a 3-minute projection mapping show that highlightsSingapore’s urban planning strategies and key landmarks. (At 20-minute intervals, between 9:00 a.m. to 5:40 p.m. daily)Exclusive bird’s eye view of Singapore’scentral area at one of the largestarchitectural models in the world.Singapore City Gallery45 Maxwell Road The URA Centre, 069118Monday to Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Sunday: CLOSED

The Former Customs Office housed the Department of Customs andExcise and served as Singapore’s tax collection and border protectionagency from 1932 to 1989. In the 20th century, it played aninstrumental role in Singapore’s fight against drugs and used to storeS$10 million worth of drugs such as heroin and opium.During WWII, this building provided shelter to expatriate customsofficers and their families, as well as Australian soldiers who wererescued from Japanese soldiers. Relief funding efforts were raisedthrough taxes on fireworks, playing cards and rubber.Today, the former Customs Office houses the world’s first integrateddispute resolution center for international arbitration cases and has beenrecognized for its valued contribution to Singapore’s architectural andhistorical landscape.Maxwell Chambers32 Maxwell Rd, Singapore 069115Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED

The Guoco Tower owns a mixed-use structure of dynamic spaces likethe urban park, office space, retail and dining space, and a five-starhotel.Standing at 290 meters tall, the 64-storey-high tower is crowned as thetallest skyscraper in Singapore, making it a prominent landmark in thevibrant city.Wallich Residences situated in Guoco Tower was home to the country'smost expensive penthouse, purchased by the founder of Dyson forS$54.2 million back in 2019.Guoco Tower1 Wallich St, Singapore 078881

Established in 2017, the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC)serves as a hub for performances, exhibitions, and Chinese culturalactivities. Racial and religious harmony is vital for Singapore’s social cohesion.Races in Singapore have the confidence to express and promote theirethnic identities. For instance, we have the Malay Heritage Centre andIndian Heritage Centre located in Kampong Glam and Little Indiarespectively.Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre1 Straits Blvd, Singapore 018906Monday: 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Check out the Singapore (person) exhibiton the second floor - an interactive discoveryof the various Chinese dialect and ethnicgroups that gave rise to a distinct ChineseSingaporean identity.

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