Joo Chiat and Katong Heritage Walk

Joo Chiat and Katong are two of the most beautiful and culturally rich neighbourhoods in Singapore — and two of the least visited by international tourists. Located in East Singapore, these Peranakan heritage districts contain some of the finest 1920s shophouse architecture in Southeast Asia, century-old coffee shops, and Singapore's best Nonya kueh (traditional Peranakan pastries). If you are searching for hidden places in Singapore, things to do in Singapore beyond the usual tourist trail, or unique Singapore experiences for 2026, a morning walk through Joo Chiat and Katong — ending with breakfast at a traditional kopitiam — is the neighbourhood Singapore wants you to discover.