Playing Tourist in Singapore

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Friends and colleagues were all going overseas with their families during the school holidays, but we were not able to for this year because of work and our newborn. So when the good folks from URA asked if we were interested to join in a heritage tour right here in Singapore, the boys said yes of course! It was a trip to Kampong Glam area and an eye-opener for us for sure! We played tourist and learnt much just from the few hours in the area, thanks to our wonderful guide, Stacey and with the help of an app, LocoMole which we will share more later.

Started right with some food and drinks at Dong Po Colonial Cafe!

Following tea-break at the meet up point with the rest of the cool peeps, we headed over to Derwish Halal Turkish Mediterranean Restaurant located at 60 Bussorah Street. Truth be told, it looked like some tourist trap that I would avoid but this is different since we were there for some hands-on dessert making! 

Making Kunefe, which is the best selling dessert at the restaurant according to the manager if I remembered correctly!

The boys with the Turkish Chef who demonstrated to the participants! 

The Masjid Sultan was just a few steps away from the restaurant.

The session took part on level two of the restaurant and I must say that the place looked really opulent with the chandelier and all the tiles on the floor and walls! The manager even said that they renovate the place and change the decor from time to time as well. Having a nice dinner here definitely have the feel lor! 

Our guide, Stacey sharing details about the Istana Kampong Glam to all of us.

Besides getting to know more about the history of the place using the app, one can also take some cute AR photo as well!

Also paid the Malay Heritage Center, which was previously know as Istana Kampong Glam and the home of the first Malay royal family in Singapore. One can browse the various artifacts in the galleries at leisure.

Chickens do not only come from the supermarkets. 

Aliwal Arts Centre was previously Chong Cheng and Chong Pun Schools.  

There are many interesting nooks and crannies within the Kampong Glam vicinity, and it is always a good idea to expose the kiddos to more of Singapore before they disappear! Leroy and Louie were definitely accustomed to the indoors and complained intermittently on the lack of air-conditioning, but some things in life are meant to be experienced in person lor!

Never knew that to access the living quarters on the 2nd level, one would have to get up this ladder, rumoured to be the only one left due to fire safety!

The tour is essentially self-guided and totally free, and you can rely on the LocoMole app for a brief history of the place, as well as what you can do there. Of course, the map will also show you exactly where you are and the directions to your next destination while showing you amenities or promotions nearby as well. We took part in the Kampong Glam - Walk To The Past Trail, which is only one of the many free trails you find in the app. You can download the free app on the App Store or Google Play. Thank you for the fun weekend once again, URA and LDR Technology!