Places to Go
Chinatown
Tanjong Pagar
Tanjong Pagar, SingaporeThe exquisitely conserved area of Tanjong Pagar, right on the fringes of Singapore's Chinatown, has a wide range of pubs, bars and karaoke lounges housed in conserved but still quaint pre-World War II shophouses. Advertisements The URA Gallery - the City Exhibition![]() The Ura Gallery While you are in the Tanjong Pagar area, drop by the URA Gallery - the City Exhibition to learn about Singapore's urban development history. A key attraction of the gallery is a huge scale model of the city that also sets out the development plan for Singapore for the next few decades. Spread over two levels, the gallery is home to 48 stunning displays, interactive touchscreens and exciting 3-D animations. Location: URA Centre, 45 Maxwell Road, Singapore 069118 Opening hours: 9am to 4:30pm (Mon to Fri), 9am to 12:30pm (Sat). Closed on Sun and public holidays. Getting There: Take the MRT to Tanjong Pagar Station (EW15) |