Balestier Heritage & Food Trail

This French-born planter and merchant was the first US Consul to Singapore serving from 1837-1852. 45 mins on foot.

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It had a map of the area as well as highlights of historical sites in Balestier.

Balestier heritage & food trail. Who was Joseph Balestier. For anyone who is a foodie with a taste for Singaporean dishes mark the Balestier Heritage Trail on your map of places to go for fatty-bom-bom weekend adventures. Maha Sasanaramsi Burmese Buddhist Temple.

Information board found at the park opposite Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall. People can now learn more about Balestier from the 16km Balestier Heritage Trail and the Balestier Food Trail map detailing special spots that set the area apart as culturally unique. Balestier owned a huge 1000-acre sugar cane and cotton plantation and today Balestier Road runs alongside his former estate.

Each trail is limited to a maximum of 30 participants split into. Hi members come join us as we share and take you all on a 3 in 1 Food Photography Nature Walk a Nostalgic Balestier Heritage trail through the gardens of Toa Payoh Ba. Two-way transportation will be provided from the library to Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall.

If youre enjoying a staycation at Ramada Hotel or Days Hotel in the Balestier area like I did you can pick the map up from the front desk. The Balestier Heritage Trail uncovers the rich During the 1900s the Balestier precinct started history of the area as it transformed from a to evolve into a residential neighbourhood plantation into a precinct filled with shophouses and it was in Balestier where the Singapore and buildings with diverse architectural styles. Uncover the history of Balestier and embark on the ever-popular Balestier Heritage Food Trail to explore various heritage sites and sample delicious local delights along the way.

A Heritage Trail 1516. June 29 2020. Experience the charm and colours of Balesier - an area that has seen many changes and yet still reminds one of.

Although it was titled Balestier Food Trail the walk took place on a Sunday and many of the food vendors in the area were closed on Sundays. National Heritage Board Singapore Balestier. Download Balestier Food Trail Booklet With a history spanning 180 years Balestier today still plays host to significant cultural landmarks traditional trades and architectural styles that embody Singapores diverse heritage.

Each session is limited to 30 participants. Explore various heritage sites visit famous eating spots in the precinct and receive a specially prepared food goodie bag. Balestier is top tier when it comes to bah kut teh chicken rice and home.

Balestier Road is home to many historical sites from colonial-stye villas to traditional shophouses and temples. Jointly presented by the National Heritage Board Urban Redevelopment Authority Moulmein Citizens Consultative Committee and Whampoa Citizens. 30 Sep 1 Oct Time.

Balestier Food Heritage Trail English Description. One of the most unique buildings in Singapore is right here in Balestier. For whom was the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall originally built.

Much of its interior has been retained despite the change in vendors. Uncover the history of Balestier and embark on a food trail to sample delicious local delights along the way. Conducted in English and Mandarin.

Balestier Point The New Boy on the Block Straits Times 26 January 1988 18 From NewspaperSG. This thematic trail introduces you to some landmarks that have shaped Balestier Road from its early days to the recent past. In what is now a well-known hawker food spot a wet market bustled till the early 2000s.

Experience the colours sights and smells of this old place with us. Experience the charm and colours of Balestier an area that has seen many changes and yet still reminds one of yesteryear Singapore. Tan Ban Huat Villa Where Dr.

Specially curated for Singapore Heritage Fest 2018 this thematic guided trail focuses on Balestier as a food and entertainment hub. The Balestier Market built in 1922 is Singapores only surviving rural market building known by names such as Tee Pa Sat and Or Kio Pa Sat. Balestier Food Heritage Trail Mandarin Description.

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The Balestier Heritage Trail is part of the National Heritage Boards on- going efforts to document and present the history and social memories of places in Singapore that many may not be aware of. In conjunction with Wan Qing CultureFest 2016 Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall is organising the Balestier Heritage Food Trail for the public to explore the different heritage sites learn the stories behind historical buildings and hunt for famous eating spots in Balestier. Sat Mar 6 2021 830 AM.

In this heritage trail participants will walk to various landmarks in Balestier to understand its rich history. Balestier Food Heritage Trail PLUS. Explore various heritage sites visit famous eating spots in the precinct and receive a specially prepared food goodie bag.

And the food-obsessed with its 90-minute journey through places of worship and traditional food spots. Experience the charm and colours of Balestier an area that has seen many changes and yet still reminds one of yesteryear Singapore. Architectural enthusiasts with its two-hour tour of shop houses temples and other building structures.

A Heritage Trail 14. Image of Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall. Nov 21 2021.

Places of interest on the heritage trail include the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall the Maha Sasana Ramsi Burmese Buddhist Temple and The Former Shaw Malay. Heres a map of things to explore along the Balestier Heritage Trail if youre plotting this as one of the fun things to do in Singapore looking back at the past with rose-tinted glasses. Divided into three themed routes the trail appeals to history buffs with its 45-minute route of Balestiers heritage and key landmarks.

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