Jalan Besar Shops Some of the old interesting shops along the Jalan Besar. In this photo, you can find the old Tim Sum restaurant and also one shop selling the Nasi Lemak with the “No Lousy Fish” signboard. Taken On : 16 Feb 2008        Berseh Food Centre Commonly known as Jalan Besar Hawker Centre. This is located along Jalan Besar just before Sim Lim Tower. I really don’t know when it is known as Berseh Food Centre… since when they started to change the term “Hawker Centre” to “Food Centre”? Taken On : 16 Feb 2008        LAN Games Shop At Joo Chiat Lots of such LAN Games/ Internet shops in Joo Chiat and Katong area. This one with an interesting Chinese name for its shop. Taken On : 3 Feb 2008        Joo Chiat Hotel 81 Another Hotel 81 in Joo Chiat. Is there really such a demand for hotel in Joo Chiat? I don’t know… Taken On : 3 Feb 2008        Carpark Temple This temple is built in the middle of a carpark at the North Bridge Road Market and Hawker Centre. It was built in 1974 and redecorated in 1985. It has a cage for the snake. Taken On : 30 Jan 2008        Ceylon Flats Ever wonder why there is Ceylon Flats and Ceylon Road in Singapore? Ceylonese came to Singapore in the years 1870-75. They settled around Ceylon Road, Marshall Road, Haig Road and Tanjong Katong Road. I guess this Celong Flats was built for their accomodation. Taken On : 28 Jan 2008        Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple This Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple is located at Ceylon Road, Katong. Its history dates back to the 1800s. Taken On : 24 Jan 2008        Backlane Backlane of a row of shops located along East Coast Road near the old Katong Bakery shop. Taken On : 24 Jan 2008        Carpark Temple This temple is built in the middle of a carpark at the North Bridge Road Market and Hawker Centre. It was built in 1974 and redecorated in 1985. It has a cage for the snake. Taken On : 30 Jan 2008        Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple This Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple is located at Ceylon Road, Katong. Its history dates back to the 1800s. Taken On : 24 Jan 2008        Tampines N2 Chinese New Year Decoration This is the Tampines N2 Chinese New Year 2008 decoration. The God of Fortune is facing the T-Junction blessing those drivers waiting at the red light. Taken On : 18 Jan 2008        Fatty Weng Restaurant At Guillemard Road This is the old Fatty Weng Restaurant located at the corner coffee shop at Guillemard Road. Look at the age of the building, it seems to be older than the old Singapore Badminton Hall besides it. Taken On : 17 Jan 2008        The Old Singapore Badminton Hall This is the vacant Singapore Badminton Hall at Guillemard Road. It was built in 1952 for the Thomas Cup then but now, seems like it can’t escape from the fate of being tear down. Taken On : 17 Jan 2008        1916 Shophouse At East Coast Road A corner shophouse that was built in 1916 along the East Coast Road. Taken On : 14 Jan 2008        Unique Floor Tiles Unique old floor tiles pattern outside the old Tay Buan Guan shophouse along East Coast Road. You can also see that trishaw as a display parked there. The shop now is Ramah Bebe. Taken On : 14 Jan 2008        Singapore Poly Open House 2008 The Singapore Polytechnic Open House 2008. Taken On : 12 Jan 2008        Ayer Rajah Telecommunications Complex This is a popular landmark that can be seen along the AYE. The full name of this landmark which was seen here from the Singapore Poly campus is “Ayer Rajah Telecommunications Complex”. It is actuallly located along Dover Road besides the S’pore Poly Campus. Taken On : 12 Jan 2008        Katong Laksa One of the many Katong Laksa stalls along East Coast Road. Many of them claimed to be the original Katong Laksa here. Taken On : 11Jan 2008        Hong Kong Tea House At Katong Village This is the popular landmark along the East Coast Road. The Hong Kong Tea House was part of the Katong Village. The Katong Village was previously the old Joo Chiat Police Station. Taken On : 11 Jan 2008        Unique Shophouses At East Coast Some of the very old shophouses along East Coast Road. Look at their unique designs as some are before World War 2 shophouses. Taken On : 11 Jan 2008        Red House Bakery This is the popular Katong Red House Bakery after it closed its door in 2003. It was established in 1925 along East Coast Road. You may read more about it here. Taken On : 11 Jan 2008        Suntec City Mall This is the colourful entrance to the Suntec City Mall. Taken On : 5 Jan 2008        Fountain Of Wealth This is the Fountain Of Wealth at Suntec City, Singapore. It was listed in the Guinness Book of Records in 1998 as the largest fountain in the world. Taken On : 5 Jan 2008        Taxi Stand Signs Sad to see taxi touting and overcharging is happening in Singapore. Taken On : 1 Jan 2008        Spiral Staircase Of National Museum This is the most talked about spiral staircase of the Singapore National Museum. Some said that it leads to upstair which is haunted…is it true? Haha, not so sure… Taken On : 1 Jan 2008        National Museum Of Singapore A different view of the National Museum Of Singapore. Taken On : 1 Jan 2008        The Atelier What is the Batman & Robin signboard doing at the entrance to The Atelier room in National Museum? This room showcase some interesting design from other countries. Taken On : 1 Jan 2008        Dome’s View This is the Dome’s view of the National Museum from the roof top level. Taken On : 1 Jan 2008        Colourful Plastic Tables And Chairs Found a stack of colourful plastic tables and chairs at the National Museum. These are probably meant for the children. Taken On : 1 Jan 2008        YMCA At One Orchard Road The YMCA building located at 1 Orchard Road. What a nice address! Taken On : 1 Jan 2008       

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