Nestled amidst towering new condominiums and apartments is the enclave of Tiong Bahru. A walk here will take you back to a bygone era of Singapore as the flats here are more or less what they were like then.
This is a refreshing view of modernistic Singapore which is off the radar of tourist attractions in Singapore. The ordinary locals may well enjoy it nonchalantly (for the young) and nostalgically (for baby-boomers and the elderly) while the expatriates, bloggers, instagrammers and photographers are basking in it.
Enjoy this walk as you take in the sights.
As of now it is is great to know that Tiong Bahru is still holding court notwithstanding the sprouting of newer and taller buildings in the vicinity as well as the march of modernism. Way to go! May it be a lasting legacy.
Click here for a comprehensive take by the National Heritage Board on the history of Tiong Bahru.
Click here to catch an insightful YouTube clip on "Tiong Bahru's Secret History & Heritage - #InstaWalk With MND Singapore".
