By the Belly of the Carp ™

- A Singapore River Walk

 

Starting Point: The entrance of Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) - (1, Empress Place).

Description:

Twakows, tongkangs, boats of every size plied the river as pepper, rubber, rice, silk and porcelain from all ends of the world converged.

Where it all began, the lifeline of Singapore's reputation as 'emporium of the east'.It took one Raffles, three months, 200 labourers and no Farquhar to make it work.Get the real story behind the river and keep your eyes peeled for our only sub-terranean mosque. And finally, check out one of the best views in Singapore, ever.Join the guides who are experts in Singapore's rich heritage and colorful history.This is the tour that takes you overland, underground and through water to make sure you're soaked, drenched and wringing wet with history, trivia and everything great about Singapore.

 

Visiting sites:

• Asian Civilisations Museum • Raffles' Landing Site

• Boat Quay • Mosque • Bumboat Ride • The Esplanade

Of Bomohs & Pontianaks™

- A Kampong Glam Ghost Walk

 

Starting Point: Bugis MRT Station Outside Exit B (Ophir Road)

Description:

It's just a tree.

So you think. Looks like you need a little re-education which we will, of course, gladly provide. Banana spirits, toyols, bomohs. And what on earth are pontianaks? After this tour, you may wish you nevere asked. Welcome to the shadowy world of Malay folklore and mysticism. Leave your skepticism behind and embrace thousands of years of Malay folk beliefs. Learn the power of a single red thread, aptly tied. Discover forgotten places; places that still haunt the memories of some. There's nothing like twilight to bring on the spirits... and we don't mean alcohol!

 

Visiting sites:

• Sultan Mosque • Old Istana Kampong Glam • Kris Shop

• Perfume Shop • Jamu Shop • Tombs of the Malayan Princes

On Forbidden Ground™

- A Fort Canning Hill Walk

 

Starting Point: Entrance of Singapore Philatelic Museum

Description:

The fresh scent of morning hung in the air and the dew of yesterday's rain sparkled, not yet dried on the breadfruit tree.

Tread lightly, for treasures lay beneath. Porcelain, Chinese coins, Indian beads, Javanese jewellery, all dating back hundreds of years at the archaeological dig. Visit a mysterious 14th century tomb reputed to hold Singapore's last ancient king (also known as the chap who founded Malacca). Uncover scandals and controversies at Singapore's first Christian cemetery, which reads like a 'who's-who' and a 'who-married-who!?' (How many wives did Raffles have anyway?). And finally, find out about the murder that changed the entire course of Singapore's history!

 

Visiting sites:

• Keramat Iskandar Shah • Archaeological Exhibit • Spice Garden

• Christian Cemetery • Fort Canning Centre • Old Fort Gate

The Last Post™

- A Kranji War Cemetery Walk

 

Starting Point: Kranji War Cemetery Car Park

Description:

In the horizon, the fading notes of The Last Post can be heard. Yet another soldier laid to rest in his grave.

In quiet pristine order, tombstones sit along rows of solemn assembly. But not all are given this honour in times of war. On the columns of Kranji War Cemetery are inscribed the names of some 24,000 fighting men and women whose bodies were never found. In the heat of battle, faces are lost and bodies abandoned. Yet in death, all are ordered to their last post, where their one duty was to lie in peace. 'The Last Post' is the story of the many Commonwealth soldiers who laid down their lives in the name of freedom. Heroes, traitors, martyrs, victories, follies - discover the lives behind the names carved in stone, join this walk.

 

This walk is usuall conducted by the Director of the Changi Museum.