Hougang Heritage Trail

Lim Tua Tow Market
Places
5th Milestone

Though Hougang was predominantly a Teochew enclave, the 5th milestone was home to other communities including the Hokkiens (along Lorong Lew Lian) and the Hainanese (along Lorong Ah Soo).

Ah Seah Teochew Porridge
Places
Ah Seah Teochew Porridge

Ah Seah Teochew Porridge is a family-run business that has been serving Teochew porridge, a well-loved staple in the Teochew enclave of Hougang, since the 1960s.

Block 25
Places
Block 25

Block 25 is part of the first generation of buildings built by the Housing & Development Board (HDB) during Hougang’s redevelopment in the 1980s.

Chee Tong Temple (1)
Places
Chee Tong Temple

Chee Tong Temple, which is located along Hougang Avenue 3, was completed in 1987.

Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Places
Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the oldest place of worship in Hougang.

Simon Shophouse
Places
Former Simon Road Market

Upper Serangoon Market was formerly located along Simon Road.

Hougang Tou Mu Kung
Places
Hougang Tou Mu Kung

Hougang Tou Mu Kung (后港斗母宫) is the oldest temple in Singapore dedicated to the Nine Emperor Gods.

Masjid Haji Yusoff
Places
Masjid Haji Yusoff

Built in 1921, Masjid Haji Yusoff is the oldest mosque in Hougang.

Neo Kian Guan Confectionery & Cakes
Places
Neo Kian Guan Confectionery Cakes

Neo Kian Guan Confectionery is a family business that has served Hougang’s residents for more than 70 years.

Paya Lebar Methodist Church
Places
Paya Lebar Methodist Church

Paya Lebar Methodist Church was established in 1932 by the Methodist Church in Singapore.

Phoh Kiu Siang T'Ng
Places
Phoh Kiu Siang Tng

Phoh Kiu Siang T’ng is one of the three shantangs or charitable halls in Hougang, which are strongly affiliated with the Teochew community.

Rainbow HDB
Places
Rainbow Block 316

Block 316 is part of the first generation of buildings built by the Housing & Development Board (HDB) during Hougang’s redevelopment in the 1980s.

Ramakrishna Mission (2)
Places
Ramakrishna Mission

Established in 1928, Ramakrishna Mission Singapore focuses on advocating spirituality and social welfare.

The Serangoon Khiung Jai Co-Villagers Association
Places
The Serangoon Khiung Jai Co-Villagers Association

The Serangoon Khiung Jai Co-Villagers Association (新加坡后港海南同乡会) was registered in 1958 and officially opened in 1962 to represent and serve the Hainanese community at Lorong Ah Soo.

St. Paul's Church
Places
St Pauls Church

Built in 1936, St.

Teck Chye Terrace
Places
Teck Chye Terrace

Teck Chye Terrace was built in 1928 by Chinese businessman Lim Teck Chye.

Kancanarama Buddhist Temple
Places
Tian Kong and Kanacanarama Buddhist Temple

Tian Kong & Kancanarama Buddhist Temple is a joint complex housing a Taoist temple and a Thai Buddhist temple.

Tua Jia Kar
Places
Tua Jia Kar

Tua Jia Kar (“foot of the big well” in Teochew) is a commemorative replica of a large well that once supplied clean water to the kampong residents of the area.

Zi Yun Kai Ji Gong
Places
Zi Yun Kai Ji Gong

Completed in 1996, Zi Yun Kai Ji Gong’s (紫云开吉宫) complex houses three temples, Kai Hock Tong (开福堂), Keat Sun Beo (吉山庙) and Chao Ying Kong (朝云宫), which were relocated from their original sites at Wolskel Road, Lorong Chuan and Yishun respectively.

  1. 5th Milestone
  2. Ah Seah Teochew Porridge
  3. Block 25
  4. Chee Tong Temple
  5. Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
  6. Former Simon Road Market
  7. Hougang Tou Mu Kung
  8. Masjid Haji Yusoff
  9. Neo Kian Guan Confectionery Cakes
  10. Paya Lebar Methodist Church
  11. Phoh Kiu Siang Tng
  12. Rainbow Block 316
  13. Ramakrishna Mission
  14. The Serangoon Khiung Jai Co-Villagers Association
  15. St Pauls Church
  16. Teck Chye Terrace
  17. Tian Kong and Kanacanarama Buddhist Temple
  18. Tua Jia Kar
  19. Zi Yun Kai Ji Gong

Ah Seah Teochew Porridge
Block 25
Chee Tong Temple (1)
Chee Tong Temple (2)
Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
St. Paul's Church
Hougang Tou Mu Kung
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Kancanarama Buddhist Temple
Lim Tua Tow Market
Masjid Haji Yusoff
Neo Kian Guan Confectionery & Cakes
Old Masjid Yusoff Building
Paya Lebar Methodist Church
Phoh Kiu Siang T'Ng
Rainbow HDB
Ramakrishna Mission
Ramakrishna Mission (2)
The Serangoon Khiung Jai Co-Villagers Association
Simon Shophouse
Teck Chye Terrace
Tua Jia Kar
Zi Yun Kai Ji Gong

Mention “Hougang” and its Teochew enclave would probably come to mind and for a good reason. Today, Hougang’s Teochew legacy can still be seen, from road names to institutions and landmarks that were established to serve the Teochew community. However, besides the Teochew settlements, there were also other communities in the area, such as the Hokkien and Hainanese dialect groups and a sizeable Eurasian community.

From National Monuments to memories of diverse communities who call Hougang home, these three thematic trails are designed to bring you on a journey of discovery. Explore Hougang beyond its modern housing estates, trace its stories through its built heritage, and get to know how it transformed from kampongs into the suburb it is today.

Explore the Suggested Short Trail Routes:

Downloads

Hougang Heritage Trail Booklet
Hougang Heritage Trail Map - English


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