Geylang Serai - Singapore
Everything you Need to Know about Geylang Serai
Geylang contains a vast array of Singaporean delicacies, such as unique local Wonton noodle dishes, secreted away among the side streets. Mainly a Malay Chinese area and featuring classic architecture, there is also a lovely mosque and an agreeable Indian presence. Mid-range and dependable accommodation is the order of the day here – you will have no trouble finding clean and good lodgings. An area abundant with old shophouses dating back to the early 1900s, it is a rare corner of Singapore which is scheduled for redevelopment. The area also hosts several famed local eateries. Also lined with interesting shophouse, neighbouring Joo Chiat is a great place to explore because of its fascinating history.
Geylang Serai lies on east coast of Singapore and is home to the Malay community. Being the original inhabitants of Singapore, the Malays have managed to keep their culture alive and vibrant. There are charming and colourful historical buildings which are protected from redevelopment in nearby areas such as on Joo Chiat and Katong Road. Read more...
This district is known predominantly for its Malay and Peranakan cuisine. Katong, on the east coast, is particularly good for Peranakan or Straits Chinese cuisine. This is a hybrid of Malay and Chinese dishes, a legacy left from the intermarriage between the Chinese traders, who came to the region at the end of the 19th century, and the Malay inhabitants. Read more...
Located east of the central area of Singapore, Geylang Serai has been the centre of the Malay community since the mid-19th century. Today, one can browse around the markets and shops there selling wares catering to the needs of the Muslim community. During the Ramadan month of fasting, the district is turned into a colourful fairyland of lights and bustling festive stalls. Read more...
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