There is no better place to discover this cultural side of Singapore than the Balestier region, which takes you on a 180-year journey from British colonial times to present day. Balestier is less than five kilometres from the city centre and allows you to venture away from the towering skyscrapers and the bustle of the city, and into the heritage heart of Singapore. Position yourself in the centre of it all at Ramada Singapore At Zhongshan Park or Days Hotel Singapore At Zhongshan Park, put your walking shoes on and get ready to discover the colourful and historical charms along the Balestier heritage trail. ZHONGSHAN PARK Start off in the picturesque Zhongshan Park nestled between the two hotels, offering a tranquil setting amongst lush greenery. Zhongshan is one of more than 300 parks located across Singapore to provide residents and visitors with a touch of nature in an urban setting. The park is a popular meeting spot for families of an afternoon and is lined with restaurants, bars and cafés for a coffee break or casual meal. PLACES OF WORSHIP Singapore is one of the most diverse countries in Asia, with a mix of Chinese, Malay and Indian residents, four official languages including English, Malay, Mandarin and Tamil, and varying religious beliefs. In the Balestier region, the heritage trail tour will take you to Novena Church, one of the first churches built in Singapore following World War 2, the Goh Chor Tua Pek Kong Temple, built by early Chinese immigrants in 1847, the Phang Pheng Mei Buddhist Temple and the Masjid Hajjah Rahimabi Kebun Limau mosque. One of the most prominent temples in this region is the Maha Sasana Ramsi Burmese Buddhist Temple, which was originally founded in 1878 and relocated to its current location today in 1991. The design of the new temple reflects the history of Burma (now known as Myanmar), with a tiered roof adorned by woodcarvings and a golden pagoda on the roof. A number of Burmese cultural and religious artefacts are displayed on the third floor and there is a mural depicting the history of the temple. 68 Pindara Magazine 2016
Pindara Private Hospital Magazine - Issue Nine
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