
Explore the rich heritage of Singapore at the Malay Cultural Village, located in Geylang Serai, which is the cultural heart of the Malay community in Singapore.
Admire the architecture of the Joo Chiat shophouses for this area is gazetted as a conservation district. The colourful Peranakan culture and influence can be seen in the distinctively styled shophouses and terrace houses.
Savour exquisite cuisine, especially the famous laksa in the nearby Katong area. Hailed as Singapore’s national dish by its loyalist camp, laksa, a humble dish of rice noodles, shrimps, cockles, fish cake and chilli paste in thick coconut-based broth has won over fans including expatriates, visiting dignitaries and celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain.
Further from Katong is East Coast Park, Work up a sweat on the bike or on rollerblades, readily available for hire. If that’s not your cup of tea, there’s always the bowling alley, golf driving range, tennis complexes, a watersports centre and the East Coast Sailing Centre. And don’t forget to end your day with a lip-smacking feast of chili crab at a seafood restaurant by the beach!
Travel information
By Train (MRT) - Operates from 6am to 12am daily :
Board the train at Changi Airport Station (CG2 -Terminal 2) and alight at Paya Lebar MRT Station (EW8).
The train journey takes about 20 mins and costs S$1.50 per person. The hotel is about 15 to 20 mins by walk from the train station.
By Taxi :
The journey is about 20 mins and costs about S$15 per trip (Excluding midnight surcharge from 12 to 6am).