Heartlands Tour will bring our guests to Toa Payoh New Town. This is the first town to be built by Housing Development Board, the government arm in charge of public housing in Singapore. See how a typical self-sufficient town complete with public vs private housing, public transport, public amenities as well as industrial and commercial areas. Guests will also get a glimpse of the local life through a visit to a wet market and hawker centre, public recreation areas and view a typical showflat for a public housing flat.
* Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
* Starts: Singapore, Singapore
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
Heartlands Tour will bring our guests to Toa Payoh New Town. This is the first town to be built by Housing Development Board, the government arm in charge of public housing in Singapore. See how a typical self-sufficient town complete with public vs private housing, public transport, public amenities as well as industrial and commercial areas. Guests will also get a glimpse of the local life through a visit to a wet market and hawker centre, public recreation areas and view a typical showflat for a public housing flat.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Singapore, Singapore
After departing GCW, experience the history of the first town to be built by Housing Development Board, the government arm in charge of public housing in Singapore as told by the guide.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Toa Payoh Town Park, Junction of Toa Payoh Lor 2 and Toa Payoh Lor 6, Singapore Singapore
Entering via the PIE Expressway, drive past Dragon Playground and arrive at Toa Payoh Town Park.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Toa Payoh Town Park, Junction of Toa Payoh Lor 2 and Toa Payoh Lor 6, Singapore Singapore
Drive past Philips and stop at the Toa Payoh West Wet Market and Food Centre.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Toa Payoh Town Park, Junction of Toa Payoh Lor 2 and Toa Payoh Lor 6, Singapore Singapore
Drive past Blk 53 (VIP Block), stop at Shuang Lin Monastary
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Toa Payoh Town Park, Junction of Toa Payoh Lor 2 and Toa Payoh Lor 6, Singapore Singapore
HDB Hub – Living Spaces & My Home Gallery and drop off back to selected hotels.
Duration: 30 minutes
