Taste and Tales of Kampong Gelam
Discover the locales with us! Embark on a journey through Kampong Gelam's past and sample how its cuisine tells the story of Beach Road's trading port history on our complimentary weekly tour!
About The Tour
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 3.00pm to 4.30pm
Tour is complimentary for all in-house guests. Walking tour will be conducted in English only.
Discover hidden gems and iconic landmarks such as the Sultan Mosque and the picturesque streets adorned with colorful shophouses.
Register NowTaste of Beach Road's History
After the tour at Kampong Gelam, have a break at Ginger Restaurant and experience firsthand how local cuisine and ingredients narrate the tales of Beach Road's trading port history.
Enjoy a snack menu that features Tahu Goreng with Kicap Manis, Prawn/Fish Keropok with Sambal Balado, Nyonya Kueh Kueh, and a refreshing Earl Grey Pandan Mocktail.
Meet Swee Lin, the Tour Guide
Swee Lin, an experienced tour guide in Singapore, leads tours in areas like Chinatown, Little India, and the Kampong Gelam district. With a deep passion for the arts and cultural heritage of the country, she eagerly shares her knowledge of Singapore's history with foreign visitors and younger generations alike.
Register NowAbout The Tour
Taste of Beach Road's History
Meet Swee Lin, the Tour Guide
Taste and Tales of Kampong Gelam
Discover the locales with us! Embark on a journey through Kampong Gelam's past and sample how its cuisine tells the story of Beach Road's trading port history on our complimentary weekly tour!
Go on a Self Guided Tour
Hop on our loaner bikes from the concierge and use our digital map with curated routes to explore our lively neighborhood at your own pace!
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Our "All Things Local" stay packages offer more than just a typical staycation. Each package is infused with elements that celebrate local culture. From private tours to tickets to Birds Paradise, one of Singapore's top nature attractions by Mandai Wildlife Reserve, guests can look forward to a fun-filled and immersive experience when they book these packages.
Taste and Tales of Kampong Gelam Staycation
Experience an exceptional staycation adventure with us, where you will embark on an educational and cultural tour of Kampong Glam and delight in sampling food items that vividly depict the rich history of our geographical location.
Heritage Tiffin Art Staycation
Get creative with this exclusive staycation package, where you will get a hands-on experience with an art activity: painting a tiffin with elements inspired by Kampong Glam (our hotel's culturally rich locales).
A Winged Escapade
Embark on a bird-themed staycation adventure! Dive into one of Singapore's top attractions and the newest addition to Mandai Wildlife Reserves - Birds Paradise.
Experience a day filled with bird encounters and interactive activities. Take home a complimentary flamingo plushie and treat yourself to a refreshing Flamingo mocktail at Ginger Restaurant.
An Arabesque Adventure
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One of PARKROYAL on Beach Road's key social sustainability pillars is supporting local artists. Throughout the hotel, art pieces and sculptures by renowned local artists such as Didier Ng, Iskandar Jalil, and Chua Ek Kay adorn the walls and spaces, including guest rooms, the lobby, various facilities, and restaurants. These art pieces and installations are thoughtfully distributed across the property, enhancing its aesthetic appeal and showcasing local talent.
Art Pieces by Local Artists
During your next stay with us, be on the lookout for these iconic art installations—some may even be in your room!
View of Kampong Gelam
Kenneth Lee Chee Weng (b. 1992, Singapore)
Works of Didier Ng
Didier Ng (b. 1982, Singapore)
A leading eco-artist, designer, and muralist with an extensive oeuvre, Didier Ng's artworks encompasse public art installations, community collaborations and transitory works.
Her compelling practice embeds the values of ‘sustainable’ andenvironmental art—perceiving art-making, life and nature as a cohesive whole, where artist and viewer have their part.
Located at selected guest rooms
Art Pieces by Chua Ek Kay
Chua Ek Kay (1947-2008, Singapore)
Chua Ek Kay is a Cultural Medallion recipient (1999) celebrated for expanding the borders of Chinese ink practice and who was enormously influential as an artist, educator and mentor.
Located at Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant
Vessel
by Dr. Iskandar Jalil (b. 1940, Singapore)
Dr Iskandar Jalil is a Cultural Medallion recipient (1988), who is celebrated as a Master potter, educator and iconoclastic figure in ceramic arts.
He is most affiliated with hs signature ‘Iskandar blue’ glaze and with rich and tactile surfaces and his oeuvre has formidable breadth and complexity.
Located outside PARKROYAL Club Lounge
View of Kampong Gelam
Works of Didier Ng
Art Pieces by Chua Ek Kay
Vessel
Art Pieces by Local Artists
During your next stay with us, be on the lookout for these iconic art installations—some may even be in your room!