Hougang Heritage Trail - Landmarks of Hougang

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.

Simon Shophouse
Places
Former Simon Road Market

Upper Serangoon Market was formerly located along Simon Road.

Masjid Haji Yusoff
Places
Masjid Haji Yusoff

Built in 1921, Masjid Haji Yusoff is the oldest mosque in Hougang.

St. Paul's Church
Places
St Pauls Church

Completed in 1936, this Anglican church first served British servicemen, their families and the Eurasian community living in the Teacher-dominated area.

Teck Chye Terrace
Places
Teck Chye Terrace

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

Hougang Tou Mu Kung
Places
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.

Lim Tua Tow Market
Places
5th Milestone

Though Hougang was predominantly a Teochew enclave, the 5th milestone was home to other communities including the Hokkiens (along Lorong Lew Lian) and the Hainanese (along Lorong Ah Soo).

Ah Seah Teochew Porridge
Places
Ah Seah Teochew Porridge

Ah Seah Teochew Porridge is a family-run business that has been serving Teochew porridge, a well-loved staple in the Teochew enclave of Hougang, since the 1960s.

Paya Lebar Methodist Church
Places
Paya Lebar Methodist Church

Paya Lebar Methodist Church was established in 1932 by the Methodist Church in Singapore.

This is a self-guided trail.

  1. Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
  2. Former Simon Road Market
  3. Masjid Haji Yusoff
  4. St Pauls Church
  5. Teck Chye Terrace
  6. Hougang Tou Mu Kung
  7. 5th Milestone
  8. Ah Seah Teochew Porridge
  9. Paya Lebar Methodist Church

Ah Seah Teochew Porridge
Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
St. Paul's Church
Hougang Tou Mu Kung
Lim Tua Tow Market
Masjid Haji Yusoff
Paya Lebar Methodist Church

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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