Tiong Bahru Estate
Tiong Bahru Estate
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kkinmanli
Sydney, Australia6 contributions
Aug 2023
the roast duck with rice is still sold for SD4,
but the amount is markedly smaller than
before Covid. Moreover, my favourite stall
has gone. the new comer sell something else
at higher prices.
but the amount is markedly smaller than
before Covid. Moreover, my favourite stall
has gone. the new comer sell something else
at higher prices.
Written 17 August 2023
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WongHY17
Subang Jaya, Malaysia435 contributions
Jun 2024 • Solo
As the first public housing project, Tiong Bahru has a lower population density compared to the newer housing projects.
I made a visit to this charming estate on Raya Haji.
Fortunately it was a clear day and Tiong Bahru's whitewashed, three-storey apartments looked splendid in the sunlight.
I didn't manage to find many murals, but I will be back to look for them!
I made a visit to this charming estate on Raya Haji.
Fortunately it was a clear day and Tiong Bahru's whitewashed, three-storey apartments looked splendid in the sunlight.
I didn't manage to find many murals, but I will be back to look for them!
Written 7 July 2024
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Sightseer323975
Pingtung City, Pingtung1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Couples
The environment is clean and tidy, which is perfect for walking and watching. The food court has a variety of varieties. I can’t wait to eat them all...haha!
Independent bookstores and cafes have unique characteristics and styles. Whether they are looking for nostalgia or modern style, they have different styles. They are suitable for planning a half-day trip, especially the transportation network is convenient and safe.
Will visit again next time I have a chance
Independent bookstores and cafes have unique characteristics and styles. Whether they are looking for nostalgia or modern style, they have different styles. They are suitable for planning a half-day trip, especially the transportation network is convenient and safe.
Will visit again next time I have a chance
Written 15 October 2023
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Adventure Diva
Manchester, CT2,781 contributions
Sept 2022 • Friends
This charming neighborhood is worth seeing. One feature of the area is that all of the streets are named after Chinese pioneers from the 19th and 20th centuries. Loved those Art Deco inspired rounded balconies and spiral staircases.
Written 28 December 2022
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jensen_chua
Singapore, Singapore3,617 contributions
Mar 2012 • Family
Tiong Bahru Estate is one of the oldest housing estates in Singapore, built in the 1930s, to cater for mass public housing in Singapore in those days. The estate consists of about 30 apartment blocks with a total of over 900 units. The apartment blocks are made up of two to five-storey flats and the units are assorted three to five-room apartments (most without lift access).
Moving forward, the estate units are now one of the most expensive in the country due to proximity to city central and in high demand by many affluent younger sets-interior designers, architects, etc.
But to many visitors (locals and tourists alike), it's the availablity many F&B outlets offering a wide range of local cuisine like Bak Kut Teh (pork ribs soup with peppery stock), porridges, seafood and notably an all-time favourable food centre - Tiong Bahru Hawker Centre and Wet Market, where many local food can be savoured at a pocket-friendly price.
So a visit to Tiong Bahru invariably involves food, food and food. The wet market is essentially a morning activity venue, so if you are keen in local scenes...go early at 6am-11am.
Access to the estate can be via the Tiong Bahru MRT station (5 min walk to the estate belt) or many options like public bus, taxis...
Worth a visit? Perhaps for architecturals enthusiasts...and well....for the food....definitely a YES!
Moving forward, the estate units are now one of the most expensive in the country due to proximity to city central and in high demand by many affluent younger sets-interior designers, architects, etc.
But to many visitors (locals and tourists alike), it's the availablity many F&B outlets offering a wide range of local cuisine like Bak Kut Teh (pork ribs soup with peppery stock), porridges, seafood and notably an all-time favourable food centre - Tiong Bahru Hawker Centre and Wet Market, where many local food can be savoured at a pocket-friendly price.
So a visit to Tiong Bahru invariably involves food, food and food. The wet market is essentially a morning activity venue, so if you are keen in local scenes...go early at 6am-11am.
Access to the estate can be via the Tiong Bahru MRT station (5 min walk to the estate belt) or many options like public bus, taxis...
Worth a visit? Perhaps for architecturals enthusiasts...and well....for the food....definitely a YES!
Written 9 May 2012
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doverproperty
Singapore, Singapore836 contributions
Sept 2011 • Friends
This is a charming housing estate close to Chinatown (and Orchard) as well (about 10-15 mins by cab) and offer a glimpse of public housing built as early as 1930s - 1960s (some have been demolished in the 1990s, unfortunately) by the British colonial government as a public housing estate, with charming Art Deco design built for the tropics.
The estate is now a much sough-after residential enclave with eateries aplenty (dining options are great) - the food at the iconic Tiong Bahru hawker centre is known to be among the very best in Singapore.
This is very much a living museum - you will catch glimpses of old Singapore in the charming back alley, spiral staircases, five-foot-ways, and some still occupied by their original inhabitants (some of their homes still retain flavors of the good old days). The best time to visit is in the early morning - where many of the old residents start their day early and the market is a hive of activities (attracting people from all over Singapore as well)!
There are many sources on the internet about Tiong Bahru (including movies shot in location at Tiong Bahru). I would recommend an early morning trip exploring the estate on foot + breakfast in the market or local coffeeshop (can be covered in 1.5 hour including food) would be a perfect experience to explore this area loved by many Singaporeans - and not very well known to many tourists yet.
The estate is now a much sough-after residential enclave with eateries aplenty (dining options are great) - the food at the iconic Tiong Bahru hawker centre is known to be among the very best in Singapore.
This is very much a living museum - you will catch glimpses of old Singapore in the charming back alley, spiral staircases, five-foot-ways, and some still occupied by their original inhabitants (some of their homes still retain flavors of the good old days). The best time to visit is in the early morning - where many of the old residents start their day early and the market is a hive of activities (attracting people from all over Singapore as well)!
There are many sources on the internet about Tiong Bahru (including movies shot in location at Tiong Bahru). I would recommend an early morning trip exploring the estate on foot + breakfast in the market or local coffeeshop (can be covered in 1.5 hour including food) would be a perfect experience to explore this area loved by many Singaporeans - and not very well known to many tourists yet.
Written 10 November 2011
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Anna R
Adelaide, Australia612 contributions
Nov 2019
Tiong Bahru is a neighbourhood really worth visiting - unlike Chinatown (a tourist trap best to avoid) it is a vibrant local community. Formerly the earliest Singaporean government housing estate built in the 1930's, now a sought after address with prices to match.
I visited Tiong Bahru for the first time in 30 years and it was fascinating to see the changes (the famous bird corner long gone but immortalised with a mural) - the character of the art deco buildings has not been spoiled by development, because it is a heritage area. There is a great atmosphere and it's a pleasure to walk the Ti8ong Bahru Heritage Trail, visit the market, look at the houses, local shops, and stop for lunch at one of the excellent cafes (eg Tiong Bahru Bakery). If you want to see 'real Singapore', not just places which seem to exist purely for tourists, don't miss it.
I visited Tiong Bahru for the first time in 30 years and it was fascinating to see the changes (the famous bird corner long gone but immortalised with a mural) - the character of the art deco buildings has not been spoiled by development, because it is a heritage area. There is a great atmosphere and it's a pleasure to walk the Ti8ong Bahru Heritage Trail, visit the market, look at the houses, local shops, and stop for lunch at one of the excellent cafes (eg Tiong Bahru Bakery). If you want to see 'real Singapore', not just places which seem to exist purely for tourists, don't miss it.
Written 1 December 2019
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Maria M
Birkenhead, UK489 contributions
Mar 2014 • Couples
Staying at the Nostalgia hotel we were right next to the Tiong Bahru estate. Its an art deco housing estate from the 1930's, where rumour has it, Singapore business men housed their mistresses. Today its full of little coffee shops and great restaurants and despite going through a decline in past years is now an in place to live. The wet market still has the best fish, the day market sells everything you could possibly want and the hawker centre has some great stalls for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is a heritage walk through the estate with trail notices. its definately worth a visit.
Written 10 April 2014
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AustraliaKel
Australia123 contributions
Feb 2012 • Couples
This establishment is in Tiong Bahru on Seng Poh Rd (nearest MRT is Tiong Bahru). It is a 2 storey complex with a wet market on the ground floor along with a few odds and ends stalls. The second floor is a hawker centre with 60+ food stalls. This is a genuine market and hawker centre and very well priced. We were there on a Sunday morning and the place was packed with locals having breakfast and shopping. The prices were excellent and I would recommend it as a genuine Singapore experience.
Written 22 March 2012
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LUVBALIBEACH
Singapore818 contributions
We grew up knowing about Tiong Bahru. A place where you get good and cheap authentic food from various dialect groups. Famous being pau and xue kwee, fish balls, noodles, chicken rice, etc.However, there are just too many good food. they have rennovated the market and hawker center. what attracts peole there is also the housing. It is old and unique, no lift but walk up. The home is large but awkardly shaped. ;(It was used by military long time before) many older folks used to sit around there. hopefully they are still around. Nearest MRT is Tiong Bahru. Within the MRT, there is also a modern shopping mall. So one get both worlds, old Tiong Bahru versus the new.;)
If you like to see how the local lives, this is a good place to visit. Don't recall seeing many western tourists here. sad...
If you like to see how the local lives, this is a good place to visit. Don't recall seeing many western tourists here. sad...
Written 22 January 2012
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