Little India Heritage Trail - Serangoon in the 1900s

Estimated Trail Distance: 1.35 km
Little India Heritage Trail
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Little India Heritage Trail

Begin your journey at the Indian Heritage Centre and obtain an overview of the history of the Indian community in Singapore.

Former House of Tan Teng Niah
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Former House of Tan Teng Niah

Walk along this road, you will come across the colourful Former House of Tan Teng Niah, this is a legacy of the time when small Chinese cottage industries thrived alongside the Indian-dominated cattle trade in this area.

Mural of Traditional Trades of Little India by Psyfool
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Mural of Traditional Trades of Little India by Psyfool

Turn around and walk towards Belilios Lane where you will spot the large mural Traditional Trades of Little India by Psyfool.

Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple
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Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple

Continue towards Belilios Road and turn right to the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple which was built as a shrine by Tamil workers from the lime pits in this area.

Mahatma Gandhi Memorial
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Mahatma Gandhi Memorial

The Mahatma Gandhi Memorial was built following a visit by the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru in 1950.

Chinese Clan Associations
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Chinese Clan Associations

At Race Course Lane, you will encounter a number of Chinese Clan Associations which were established to provide social and economic support for Chinese immigrants from the same clans.

Foochow Methodist Church
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Foochow Methodist Church

Foochow Methodist Church at the corner of Rotan Lane.

Mural of Ride Through Race Course Road
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Mural of Ride Through Race Course Road

Continuing along Race Course Road, keep a lookout on the left for a small unnamed street where you will encounter the origins of this road name in the form of a mural entitled A Ride Through Race Course Road by Jaxton Su.

Former Racecourse
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Former Racecourse

The former racecourse was created by the Singapore Sporting Club which was established in 1842 by amateur horse racing enthusiasts.

Former Kandang Kerbau Hospital
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Former Kandang Kerbau Hospital

Along Hampshire Road beside the field, you will see the Former Kandang Kerbau Hospital (now the Land Transport Authority building) which served as general hospital in the 1900s.

Former Tekka Market
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Former Tekka Market

If you are hungry or wish to rest your feet, walk straight down to Tekka Centre, which is the new incarnation of the Tekka Market that was once located across the road and considered the “people’s market”.

This is a self-guided trail.

  1. Little India Heritage Trail
  2. Former House of Tan Teng Niah
  3. Mural of Traditional Trades of Little India by Psyfool
  4. Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple
  5. Mahatma Gandhi Memorial
  6. Chinese Clan Associations
  7. Foochow Methodist Church
  8. Mural of Ride Through Race Course Road
  9. Former Racecourse
  10. Former Kandang Kerbau Hospital
  11. Former Tekka Market

The early 20th century was a defining period that shaped today's Little India as migrants from India, China and Britain settled in the area and established a diversity of trades and institutions. Follow this trail and explore the rich history of the Little India precinct.

Former House of Tan Teng Niah 1
Mural 1
Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple 3
Soh Clan Association
Foochow Methodist Church 3
Mural 2
Former Kandang Kerbau Hospital 1
Former Tekka Market 3

Estimated Trail Distance: 1.35 km
Duration: 40 Minutes

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The Little India Heritage Trail is part of the National Heritage Board's ongoing efforts to document and present the history and social memories of places in Singapore. We hope this trail will bring back fond memories for those who have worked, lived or played in this area, and serve as a useful source of information for visitors and new residents.

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