Places Tours & Trails

Geylang Serai Heritage Trails

by Char Yong Dabu Association
4, 10 - 11, 17 - 18 May • 10:00am

Traverse the cultural landscape of Geylang Serai on three distinct walking trails that reveal the area's diverse religious sites, historical buildings, and beloved eateries. Experience how this vibrant district continues to evolve while maintaining its rich multicultural character through living traditions and community practices.

Geylang Serai Heritage Trails
The Geylang Serai Heritage Trail covers a large area, from the west side Lorong 18 Geylang to the east side Joo Chiat Road. To make it easier for visitors, the trail is divided into three routes focusing on different aspects of local heritage.

Each two-hour guided walk visits approximately 11 sites, exploring various historical buildings, places of worship including churches, temples & mosques, and famous local eateries. The trails reveal how this dynamic district has transformed over generations while maintaining its distinctive cultural identity through living traditions, architecture, and culinary practices.
Char Yong Dabu Association
Geylang Serai Heritage Trail programme was started by the Geylang Serai CCC Integration and Naturalisation Champions (INC) in 2015. The trail covers a large area, from the west side Lorong 18 Geylang to the east side Eunos Crescent / Joo Chiat Road and from the north side Sims Avenue to the South side Dunman Road. The 3 walking Trails let you explore the various historical buildings and religious places of worship, including churches, temples & mosques, representing the religious harmony that Singapore enjoys as a multi-racial, multi-cultural country. In this Geylang Serai Heritage Trail, famous food stalls from Geylang Road to Haig Road & Eunos Crescent Food Centres selling local delicious delicacies are also featured.




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