Street Art Hunting in Kampong Glam [Archived at 12/07/24]

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Street Art Hunting in Kampong Glam [Archived at 12/07/24]

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Singapore audio tour: Street Art Hunting in Kampong Glam [Archived at 12/07/24]
This is a 1.1mi walking tour
It takes an average of 30 mins to complete.
$5.99
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About the Tour

Explore Singapore's old Arab and Malay Quarter through the street art found on its walls, old and new. Follow the art and discover something new about this popular cultural spot. You may not associate Singapore with graffiti and street art, but I'll show you where to find some stellar works by both local and international street artists in this area.

Tour Producer

Hi I'm Jaclynn Seah, also known as The Occasional Traveller because while I love travel, I have a full time job and only can travel when I have time off. I know what it's like to juggle work and wanderlust.

I'm a Singaporean travel writer who's had a travel blog since 2010 and written extensively for myself and other publications like The Straits Times, Culture Trip and Tripadvisor. I've also co-authored some of the latest editions of the Lonely Planet Singapore guidebook. Read about my occasional adventures and travel tips over at theoccasionaltraveller.com

I'm also a licensed Singapore tour guide who loves exploring lesser known corners of her home country Singapore – hunting down street art murals is one of my favourite ways to discover a neighbourhood, and I've created many street art guides both in Singapore and on my overseas travels to help others find these ephemeral works as well.

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Preview Location

Location 1

Bugis Village

Hello! Welcome to this VoiceMap route, in which I will tell you about street art in Singapore. You are just a short walk away from Kampong Glam, also known as Singapore's Malay and Arab Quarter.

Right now, you should be standing outside Bugis Village entrance, next to the ...
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Major Landmarks

  • Aliwal Arts Centre

  • Sultan Arts Village

  • Haji Lane

Getting There

Route Overview

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  1. Total distance
    2km
  2. Distance back to start location
    410.68m

Directions to Starting Point

MRT:
- Take the train to Bugis Station via the green East-West line (EW12) or the dark blue DownTown line (DT14).
- Take Exit C up to Level 1.
- There is a taxi stand in front of you, and a busy pedestrian crossing just beyond it.
- You can see the Bugis Village sign above a large advertising TV screen. Cross the road towards it. This is your starting point.

Bus:
- Take bus numbers 7, 12, 63, 80, 175, 196, 851, 960, 980 and alight at bus stop 01112 (opposite Bugis Junction) which should drop you right at the starting point.

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Tips

Places to stop along the way

  • Bugis Junction is a shopping mall with all your essentials
  • Bugis Village has abundant cheap shopping for youngsters
  • Aliwal Arts Centre for arts performance and some FnB
  • Sultan Arts Village for the graffiti shop BlackBook
  • Alaturka along Bussorah Street is my favourite Middle Eastern restaurant in the area
  • Cloth merchants along Arab Street
  • Indie retail shops for the hipsters along Haji Lane

Best time of day

Day time is best to fully appreciate these artworks. In the morning, before 12pm, it tends to be less crowded, as the shops along the route are usually open from 12pm to 8pm.

Precautions

You will be outdoors, so be prepared for the blazing sunshine or sudden downpour, both typical traits of Singapore's hot and wet climate. I suggest a hat, sunglasses and an umbrella. There is a fair bit of walking as well, so wear comfortable shoes and stay hydrated.

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