Going Places
Tastemakers take us around their favourite neighbourhoods in the monthly Tatler Tours digital series
In a bid to revive the local tourism industry, the Singapore government recently introduced a $45 million marketing campaign to encourage residents to explore and rediscover the sights around the country.
At Tatler Singapore, we are all for “holidaying at home”, which is why we have launched Tatler Tours— a digital video series featuring a curated list of tastemakers who will take us around their favourite neighbourhoods, highlighting their personal picks of places close to their hearts.
In the first episode, Singaporean economist and newly elected member of parliament Jamus Lim gives us a glimpse into the neighbourhood of Anchorvale in Sengkang, an estate in northeastern Singapore. He introduced us to the best char kway teow in the area (Armenian Street Char Kway Teow) and brought us to Vendcafe, Singapore’s first vending machine cafe. Those visiting should not miss the Sengkang Riverside Park for its popular giant mangosteen, a fibreglass shelter in the shape of the tropical fruit.
Besides highlighting the neighbourhood’s Instagrammable spots, Lim also made a special mention of a block of rental flats in the estate. “Even in modern Singapore, there remains a number of individuals who continue to struggle,” he told Tatler Singapore off camera. “I think it is important for Singaporeans who are more fortunate to recognise that such pockets of society still exist.”
Tatler Tours is available on tatlersingapore.com and @tatlersingapore on Instagram. Join us as we travel to other neighbourhoods in the little red dot.