Park Hotel Group Introduces Self-guided Walking Trails

AS A NOD TO THE SINGAPORE BICENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIONS, PARK HOTEL GROUP HAS DEVELOPED TWO WALKING ITINERARIES THAT HOTEL GUEST CAN TAKE IN SINGAPORE’S CITY CENTRE.

Park Hotel Group’s two full-day itineraries cover national monuments, local hideaways, gourmet delights and traditional Singaporean dishes in the Civic & Cultural District. These itineraries include key events and exhibitions of the Singapore Bicentennial, a year-long event to commemorate the beginning of Singapore’s modern history since Sir Stamford Raffles’ arrival in 1819.

ITINERARY ONE – 9 THINGS YOU DON’T KNOW YOU CAN DO IN CITY HALL PRECINCT

The one-day self-guided trail starts at the Insta-worthy Central Fire Station, followed by a traditional Singaporean breakfast, then to the Armenian Church where it features the first Armenian museum of its kind in Asia.

The guide introduces Yàn restaurant, one of the gastronomy gems hidden in the National Gallery Singapore. Visit the oldest surviving building in Singapore, the Old Parliament House, which has been converted to an art exhibition centre. Uncover the stories behind contributors who have shaped the country at Parliament Square. The trail includes one of the coolest café hang-out in Singapore, while visiting one of the most beautiful filming sites of the movie Crazy Rich Asian.

The tour ends at Tablescape Restaurant & Bar located at

Grand Park City Hall, a classy restaurant that provides interesting cocktails and modern European favourites.

ITINERARY TWO -- 9 HIDDEN GEMS ALONG THE SINGAPORE RIVER

This one-day selfguided itinerary features places along the Singapore River. Visitors start their day at Dutch Colony Coffee Co., then to one of the city’s oldest and most beautiful temples – Sri Thendayuthapani Temple, before moving on to the lush greenery of Fort Canning Park.

Visit several national monuments, local eateries and hideouts, light installations, as well as experiencing an interesting “AR Trail” where visitors witness some of the important moments in the Singapore history, such as the signing of 1819 treaty.

The day ends at Porta, a casual and fun European restaurant at Park Hotel Clarke Quay, one of the most iconic buildings along the mesmerising riverscape.