Lifeline has become lifestyle but the river remains the destination of choice for locals and visitors

The mix of new developments and conserved buildings lend charm and preserve the memory of the river’s past

Singapore river was the lifeline from the beginning and the foundation upon which Singapore has been built

Learn about the transformation of Singapore River from an economic lifeline to a lifestyle destination

The area around Singapore River is a cradle of our city, and the river was the lifeline from the beginning and the foundation upon which Singapore has been built. It is the destination of choice for both locals and foreigners due the opportunities arising.
Today, the Singapore River has transformed – lifeline has become lifestyle but the river remains the destination of choice for locals and visitors, due to the many different offerings from a working waterway to an attractive waterfront environment for housing, recreation, entertainment and commercial. The mix of new developments and conserved buildings lend charm and preserve the memory of the river’s past, while standing poised for another chapter in its long and colourful history.
There are stories aplenty. Follow our storytelling guides on a leisurely walk along the river.