Singapore Urban Development Tour

With one of the highest population density in the world, Singapore's urban planners have to ensure land use is fully maximized to prevent any wastage. When Sir Stamford Raffles arrived in Singapore in 1819, he subsequently drew up a town plan to maintain some order in the development of this young but thriving port. Let me show you the large scale models of Singapore and the city centre at the Singapore City Gallery, which give a good lowdown on how the landscape has changed. Let me show you the vibrancy of Chinatown, one of the area designated by the British colonial government for early Chinese migrants. Let me tell you the stories of these early Chinese migrants and their beliefs at the Thian Hock Keng Temple. Let me tell you why the Sri Mariamman Temple, a Hindu temple is built in the heart of Chinatown. Let us experience hawker culture, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, at the Chinatown Complex Hawker Centre and try some of the local food which I have been eating since young.