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Hidden Gems in South 

The South of Singapore is where visitors will find the famous Singapore skyline that is the Marina Bay area. The South has quick and easy access to various locations in the main city area of Singapore. Getting from one place to another within the city area only takes a few minutes walk from one area to another. Follow us as we uncover the Hidden Gems you can find in South of Singapore. 

  Budget Price Range
FOC = Free of Charge
              =  < $10
         $$  =  $10<$20
           $$$  = >$20

Bukit Merah View Carrot Cake

Food

$

This 60-year-old stall in Bukit Merah's heart is perhaps the last of its kind in Singapore, serving real carrot cake.

Southern-most point in Asia

Attractions

$

Do you know where the Southern-most part of Asia is located? Some may think Indonesia would be the Southern-most part. However, in truth that title belongs to Singapore. If you're curious to know why this tiny island nation is the Southern-most part of Asia, then learn more here!

Alexandra Woodland

Nature Trails

F.O.C

 Alexandra Woodland is a small patch of wilderness which lies next to the Rail Corridor, next to the Ayer Rajah Expressway and opposite the Alexandra Hospital

Liao Fan Hawker Chan

Food

$$

Hawker Chan, founded by Chan Hong Meng, became famous for its simple-yet-delicious $2.50 soy sauce chicken noodle dish when it was included in Michelin's first-ever guide to Singapore in 2016, earning one star. 

Punjab Grill

Food

$$$

A glass window in the private dining area provides a beautiful view of the kitchen, where the cooks can be seen working at the stunningly crafted hand-beaten copper Tandoors. A whole titanium-alloyed wall serves as the backdrop for the kitchen perspective. The restaurant is a stylish and sophisticated twist on Indian royalty's opulence.

Chilli Padi Nonya Restaurant

Food

$

When you walk into the establishment, you'll be offered a hearty dinner with a kick from the famous sambal belacan. You'll enjoy excellent food whether you visit the east-side restaurant or the Queenstown cafe. Bakwan kepiting (pork and crab meatball soup), gula melaka assam prawns, and Nyonya fried chicken wings are all worth trying.

Gillman Barracks

Arts

$$$

Gillman Barracks is a contemporary arts district in Singapore that houses international art galleries, cafés, and the NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore, all of which are housed in colonial barracks that have been restored.

Popo And Nana's Delights

Food

$$

Chef Grace Chin spent much of her childhood preparing Eurasian and Nyonya food for her family, and following encouragement from her family, she finally launched her own booth in 2014 to share her home cooked food. Grace, located at Maxwell Food Centre, offers a daily menu of low-cost, MSG-free Eurasian and Peranakan foods such as Curry Debal (Devil's Curry), Ayam Buah Keluak, Chap Chye, Rendang, and Babi Assam.



BattleBox

Attractions

$$

The Battle Box, also known as Fort Canning Bunker is located at Fort Canning Hill. It was converted into the War museum back in Feb 1997.

Dragon Trail, Sentosa

Nature Trails

$

The Dragon Trail used to be found near Imbiah Station. The trails starts at the Dragon Court, which has been demolished and replaced with the Tiger Sky Tower.

Aspirasi Galore Chicken Rice

Food

$

Mr. Zainnudin Sajat is the creator of Aspirasi Food Galore. Abang Din, as he is lovingly known by his clients and friends, is at the heart of Aspirasi's Malay Food dishes' ongoing innovation and progress.

Casa Bom Vento Express

Food

$$

Chef Lionel Chee and his wife Lyn, both Peranakans, manage Casa Bom Vento Express. They're the same individuals that brought you the legendary Casa Bom Vento restaurant, which shuttered a few years ago and is now open again after a four-year sabbatical.

Haw Par Villa

Arts

$

Haw Par Villa is tough to define; think of it as a combination of a theme park and an art gallery. There are numerous dioramas, sculptures, and works of art, as well as fascinating anecdotes about the park's origins. 

SINGAPORE MUSICAL BOX MUSEUM

Arts

$$

Looking for something different to do in Singapore? Singapore Musical Box Museum is a hidden gem with offers that will please both young and old. From the inner workings of the first boxes to the more complex multi-instrumental larger boxes, learn about the evolution of musical boxes.

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Punjab Grill

A glass window in the private dining area provides a beautiful view of the kitchen, where the cooks can be seen working at the stunningly crafted hand-beaten copper Tandoors. A whole titanium-alloyed wall serves as the backdrop for the kitchen perspective. The restaurant is a stylish and sophisticated twist on Indian royalty's opulence.

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Liao Fan Hawker Chan

Hawker Chan, founded by Chan Hong Meng, became famous for its simple-yet-delicious $2.50 soy sauce chicken noodle dish when it was included in Michelin's first-ever guide to Singapore in 2016, earning one star. 

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Aspirasi Galore Chicken Rice

Mr. Zainnudin Sajat is the creator of Aspirasi Food Galore. Abang Din, as he is lovingly known by his clients and friends, is at the heart of Aspirasi's Malay Food dishes' ongoing innovation and progress.

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Chef Lionel Chee and his wife Lyn, both Peranakans, manage Casa Bom Vento Express. They're the same individuals that brought you the legendary Casa Bom Vento restaurant, which shuttered a few years ago and is now open again after a four-year sabbatical.

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Chilli Padi Nonya Restaurant

When you walk into the establishment, you'll be offered a hearty dinner with a kick from the famous sambal belacan. You'll enjoy excellent food whether you visit the east-side restaurant or the Queenstown cafe. Bakwan kepiting (pork and crab meatball soup), gula melaka assam prawns, and Nyonya fried chicken wings are all worth trying.

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Gillman Barracks

Gillman Barracks is a contemporary arts district in Singapore that houses international art galleries, cafés, and the NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore, all of which are housed in colonial barracks that have been restored.

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SINGAPORE MUSICAL BOX MUSEUM

Looking for something different to do in Singapore? Singapore Musical Box Museum is a hidden gem with offers that will please both young and old. From the inner workings of the first boxes to the more complex multi-instrumental larger boxes, learn about the evolution of musical boxes.

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Dragon Trail, Sentosa

The Dragon Trail used to be found near Imbiah Station. The trails starts at the Dragon Court, which has been demolished and replaced with the Tiger Sky Tower.

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Alexandra Woodland

 Alexandra Woodland is a small patch of wilderness which lies next to the Rail Corridor, next to the Ayer Rajah Expressway and opposite the Alexandra Hospital

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BattleBox

The Battle Box, also known as Fort Canning Bunker is located at Fort Canning Hill. It was converted into the War museum back in Feb 1997.

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Southern-most point in Asia

Do you know where the Southern-most part of Asia is located? Some may think Indonesia would be the Southern-most part. However, in truth that title belongs to Singapore. If you're curious to know why this tiny island nation is the Southern-most part of Asia, then learn more here!

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Chef Grace Chin spent much of her childhood preparing Eurasian and Nyonya food for her family, and following encouragement from her family, she finally launched her own booth in 2014 to share her home cooked food. Grace, located at Maxwell Food Centre, offers a daily menu of low-cost, MSG-free Eurasian and Peranakan foods such as Curry Debal (Devil's Curry), Ayam Buah Keluak, Chap Chye, Rendang, and Babi Assam.

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Bukit Merah View Carrot Cake

This 60-year-old stall in Bukit Merah's heart is perhaps the last of its kind in Singapore, serving real carrot cake.

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