{"id":21894,"date":"2022-02-01T08:29:44","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T08:29:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.katong.sg\/?page_id=21894"},"modified":"2022-02-01T08:29:45","modified_gmt":"2022-02-01T08:29:45","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-katong","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.katong.sg\/the-ultimate-guide-to-katong\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide To Katong"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Many people have this idea of Singapore as a modern city filled with skyscrapers and state-of-the-art facilities. While it\u2019s true that Singapore has its eyes set on the future, it also has not forgotten its past. And if you know where to look, you\u2019ll see well-preserved reminders of its colourful history and rich culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the places that will take you back to Singapore\u2019s glorious past is Katong and the neighbouring town of Joo Chiat. These places are steeped in Peranakan culture. The word Peranakan means \u201clocal born\u201d in Malay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also known as Straits Chinese, Peranakans emerged when Southern Chinese businessmen began marrying local women between the 15th and 17th centuries. Culturally, Peranakans are distinct from the Chinese and the indigenous Malay people, with their own language (Baba Malay) and cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the 20th Century, Peranakans and Eurasians started to move into Katong. At the same time, Catholic churches and schools were being established in the area. Over time, the town became a Peranakan enclave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, Katong is a lifestyle district that masterfully balances the old and the new. It\u2019s a place where pre-war coffee shops and hip bars and restaurants exist in perfect coexistence. The marriage of traditional elements and modern themes has made Katong one of the most exciting places to visit in Singapore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Katong is not a big place. You can easily explore the town in less than a day. But the number of interesting places in the area is enough to make first-timers feel overwhelmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That\u2019s where this guide comes in. Here, you\u2019ll see the things to do, food to eat, beverages to drink, and things to buy in Katong. This is by no means an extensive guide to the area. What you can see here is just a sample of the wonders you can find in Katong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What to Do<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Admire the Colourful Shophouses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n