Boat Quay

At Boat Quay, we'll explore one of Singapore’s earliest trading hubs, where merchants once unloaded goods along the river’s most prosperous bend. Conserved shophouses recall the bustling activity of coolies and river traders who shaped Singapore’s growth. Nearby stands the grand Fullerton Hotel, formerly the 1928 General Post Office, a landmark of colonial administration. Just a short walk away, the elegant Cavenagh Bridge—Singapore’s oldest suspension bridge—offers a glimpse into 19th-century engineering and the city’s early civic history.

Singapore River/Riverside

Along the North Bank of the Singapore River, we’ll explore landmarks that trace the city’s colonial beginnings. We’ll view Anderson Bridge, a graceful 1910 structure linking the civic district. Nearby stands the Victoria Theatre & Concert Hall, its iconic clock tower watching over the riverfront. The Empress Place Building, once a government office, now anchors the area with grand neoclassical architecture. At the Raffles Landing Site, a statue marks where Sir Stamford Raffles is said to have arrived in 1819. Close by, the Old Parliament House—Singapore’s oldest surviving government building—offers a glimpse into the nation’s early political life.