Hougang Heritage Trail - Architectural Gems

Chee Tong Temple (1)
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Chee Tong Temple

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

church of 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.

Hougang Tou Mu Kung
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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.

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.

Kancanarama Buddhist Temple
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Tian Kong and Kanacanarama Buddhist Temple

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

Teck Chye Terrace
Places
Teck Chye Terrace

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

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.

This is a self-guided trail.

  1. Chee Tong Temple
  2. Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
  3. Hougang Tou Mu Kung
  4. Rainbow Block 316
  5. Ramakrishna Mission
  6. Tian Kong and Kanacanarama Buddhist Temple
  7. Teck Chye Terrace
  8. Block 25

Block 25
Chee Tong Temple (1)
Chee Tong Temple (2)
Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Hougang Tou Mu Kung
Kancanarama Temple
Rainbow HDB
Ramakrishna Mission (2)
Teck Chye Terrace

Dive into the history of Hougang by visiting key landmarks along Upper Serangoon Road that have been associated with the area for more than 70 years. This trail takes you down one of Singapore’s oldest roads and introduces sites that represent the diverse communities who lived and worked in Hougang.

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:

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