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 Saturday
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.
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Taste 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.
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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.
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About 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!
About The Tour
Date: Every Saturday
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 Now
Taste 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.
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Immerse yourself in Kampong Glam's heritage with our exclusive "Palettes to Palates" experience at PARKROYAL on Beach Road! Start with an art session, painting a tiffin inspired by the neighborhood's vibrant history under the guidance of our expert facilitator. Then, enjoy a culinary adventure at Ginger, indulging in a delicious buffet of international and local cuisine.
Palettes to Palates
Immerse yourself in Kampong Glam's heritage with our exclusive "Palettes to Palates" experience at PARKROYAL on Beach Road! Start with an art session, painting a tiffin inspired by the neighborhood's vibrant history under the guidance of our expert facilitator. Then, enjoy a culinary adventure at Ginger, indulging in a delicious buffet of international and local cuisine.
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)
In 2017, the PARKROYAL on Beach Road initiated a project with Kenneth Lee, an artist represented by Very Special Arts (VSA), a charity that supports the artistically inclined with different abilities.
Lee produced a meticulously rendered drawing based on Matthew Tan’s aerial photograph of the historic Kampong Glam.
Located at the Lobby
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!
View of Kampong Gelam
Kenneth Lee Chee Weng (b. 1992, Singapore)
In 2017, the PARKROYAL on Beach Road initiated a project with Kenneth Lee, an artist represented by Very Special Arts (VSA), a charity that supports the artistically inclined with different abilities.
Lee produced a meticulously rendered drawing based on Matthew Tan’s aerial photograph of the historic Kampong Glam.
Located at the Lobby
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
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