Secrets Of The Streets: Jalan Besar Heritage Tour

Forget the mainstream sights you can discover on your own around town, and step into a district layered with stories and tradition as we uncover the raw and unfiltered side of Jalan Besar, only for those who dare.

Journey through back-alleys, shophouses and former red-light districts, as we explore how these same spaces have been shaped by those who passed through them, from cultural associations and places of refuge, to age-old trades that still linger in the present.

What to Expect

• Hidden Shophouse Temple: Visit a former dragon dance association that once occupied the upper floor of a shophouse which has now been transformed into a temple like you have never seen before.
• Lives Behind Closed Doors: Wander through a lane of vanishing trades and explore the history of a former red-light district
• Tastes and Stories: Learn about the preparation of betel nut and how different cultures in Singapore have their own traditions and meanings tied to the betel nut.
• Hidden Home: Visit a discreet abode in an old shophouse, where a last vegetarian aunt continues to live, after dedicating her life to sheltering orphaned, immigrant women.

Things To Bring

• Sufficient water
• Hat & sunglasses
• Umbrella/poncho (in event of rain)
• Portable fan (optional)

Wet Weather Plan

Bring a poncho (recommended)/umbrella. Rain or shine, the tour continues!

Group Size

Up to 20 participants