Ang Mo Kio Heritage Trail - Hidden Gems

Chu Sheng Temple
Places
Chu Sheng Temple

Chu Sheng Temple houses three older temples from former villages in Yio Chu Kang.

Swee Kow Kuan
Places
Swee Kow Kuan

Established in 1905 at Buona Vista, Swee Kow Kuan is a temple for those with the surname Hong.

Former Cheng San
Places
Former Cheng San

Ang Mo Kio Town Garden East was originally part of a larger area known as Cheng Sua Lai or Cheng San.

Ang Mo Kio Joint Temple
Places
Ang Mo Kio Joint Temple

Established in 1978 and rebuilt in 2011, Ang Mo Kio Joint Temple houses three temples from former villages in Ang Mo Kio.

Church of Christ the King
Places
Church of Christ the King

Established in 1982 and rebuilt in 2002, Church of Christ the King is the only Catholic church in Ang Mo Kio.

This is a self-guided trail.

Select Trails
  • Select Trails
  • Ang Mo Kio Heritage Trail
  • Ang Mo Kio Heritage Trail - Iconic Landmarks
  • Ang Mo Kio Heritage Trail - Scenic Fringes
  1. Chu Sheng Temple
  2. Swee Kow Kuan
  3. Former Cheng San
  4. Ang Mo Kio Joint Temple
  5. Church of Christ the King
Chu Sheng Temple houses three older temples from former villages in Yio Chu Kang.
Established in 1905 at Buona Vista, Swee Kow Kuan is a temple for those with the surname Hong.
Ang Mo Kio Town Garden East was originally part of a larger area known as Cheng Sua Lai or Cheng San. Before the 1970s, Cheng San used to extend along the former Cheng San Road, which ran from Sembawang Hills to Serangoon Gardens, parallel to the present Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3.
Ang Mo Kio Town Garden East was originally part of a larger area known as Cheng Sua Lai or Cheng San. Before the 1970s, Cheng San used to extend along the former Cheng San Road, which ran from Sembawang Hills to Serangoon Gardens, parallel to the present Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3.
Established in 1978 and rebuilt in 2011, Ang Mo Kio Joint Temple houses three temples from former villages in Ang Mo Kio. The temples, Gao Lin Gong, Kim Eang Tong and Leng San Giam, relocated to their present site when their villages were redeveloped in the 1970s.
Established in 1982 and rebuilt in 2002, Church of Christ the King is the only Catholic church in Ang Mo Kio. The church houses two significant artefacts: a statue of Christ the King on the church’s façade and an icon of the Mother of Perpetual Help.

Hidden in plain sight, many sites around Ang Mo Kio feature objects and installations that reveal lesser-known stories about their communities. This trail takes you on a journey to discover often overlooked gems in Ang Mo Kio and the interesting facts behind them.


Explore the Suggested Short Trail Routes:

- Iconic Landmarks, 1.5 hours with public transport (5.5km)
- Hidden Heartland Gems, 1.75 hours with public transport (7.5km)
- Scenic Fringes, 2.5 hours with public transport (12km)

Downloads

Ang Mo Kio Heritage Trail Booklet
Ang Mo Kio Heritage Trail Map - English