Tiong Bahru Housing Estate and Market

Tiong Bahru is one of the oldest housing estate in Singapore and were gazetted by the Urban Redevelopment Authority for Conservation.

It has a very famous market with lots of food stalls selling very good food.

On the ground floor is the wet market selling vegetables, poultry, fruits, etc.

The cooked food stalls were on the second floor of the market.

It is not difficult to figure out the famous and good food stall, just look out for the queues during lunch and dinner time.

This used to be a famous coffee shop but has since closed for renovation. Doubt after renovation, they were the same owners.

The apartment blocks have very unique spiral staircases which makes them outstandng from the rest of the apartment blocks in other parts of Singapore.

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.

Took these photos recently, the hanging of flags were due to the recent celebration of Singapore's birthday on 9th August. On normal days we dont hang the flags on our apartments, they can only be hung for one month from 9th August to celebrate the occasion.

Spotted a couple of hotels in the vicinity.

Found this nice bakery shop selling very tasty and good nonya kuehs.

Mid Autumn Lanterns 2014 at Garden By The Bay

Last weekend, headed to Gardens By The Bay to view the mid autumn lanterns. The last day for the viewing was on 14th September 2014.

The lanterns were decorated with theme of the chinese legends and also with some foreign countries landmarks.

Shophouses along Haji Lane

It was nice to take a slow walk along Haji Lane and browse through all those shops, you could find some hidden treasures worth buying.

My last visit was few years ago, it was not so pretty then. You can view my old post.

Surprised by the huge transformation from back then to now.

The window display is really attractive.

Spotted an old post box which was used a long time ago in the streets of Singapore.

Some shops were on the second level, do pay this street a visit if you are in the vicinity.

Sultan Mosque

Sultan Mosque; is located at Muscat Street and North Bridge Road within the Kampong Glam district of Rochor Planning Area in Singapore. The mosque is considered one of the most important mosques in Singapore. The prayer hall and domes highlight the mosque's star features. More information can be obtained from wikipedia.

Before approaching the mosque, saw several murals at Muscat Street, they looked so beautiful. There are more but only managed to catpure few.

Several tourists taking the local trishaws touring the area. Strange,I dont take our local trishaw but when overseas I actually love taking the trishaw hahaha.

Directions to Sultan Mosque (section map taken from Map of Singapore - free map can be obtained from Singapore Tourism Board, most hotels, malls, airport, etc)