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There's no shortage of the best places to see in Singapore but sometimes, all we need is a trusted local companion to point you in the right direction. To help you enjoy the best the city has to offer, we have put together an insider guide for an authentic way to experience the best tourist spot in Singapore.
From Singapore's local delights to an indie bookstore and an authentic teahouse experience, read on for our picks of the city's best kept secrets; each with its own story to tell and conveniently located within the vicinity of PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore.
Concierge Picks of the Month
The Bookstore by Books Beyond Borders
More than just a bookstore, The Bookstore by Books Beyond Borders is a haven for bibliophiles with a social conscience. It offers a curated selection of gently-used books across genres, with all proceeds funding girls' education programs in Nepal. Book lovers can discover hidden gems and support a worthy cause, while eco-conscious shoppers can find a treasure trove of pre-loved reads.
Address | 33 Erskine Rd, #01-08 Opp Maxwell Food Centre/MRT Exit 2, Singapore 069333 |
Opening Hours | Daily from 11:00am to 8:00pm Website |
Wang San Yang Tea Merchant
If you’re a tea aficionado, particularly traditional Chinese teas with health benefits, Wang San Yang is a convenient one-stop shop if you wish to buy tea varieties and exquisite tea sets. They even provide tea demonstration service and introduction of the various tea concepts to their customers at the retail store.
Address | Blk 531 Upper Cross Street, #01-61, Hong Lim Complex, Singapore 050531 |
Telephone | +65 6532 2707 |
Opening Hours | Daily from 10:00am to 7:00pm |
Chew Kee Eating House
Chew Kee Eating House is a well known establishment that is famous for its Soya Sauce Chicken Noodles. With tender chicken strips cooked with a crispy roasted skin and springy noodles, Chew Kee Eating House's quality of food is sworn by the locals who visit the stall frequently for their fix of noodles.
Still hungry? Order a bowl of piping hot shrimp dumpling soup to go along with the tasty noodles.
Address | 8 Upper Cross Street, Singapore 058327 |
Telephone | +65 6222 0507 |
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Closed on Mondays Tuesdays to Sundays from 8:00am to 5:30pm |
Lim Ghee Guan
Hankering for a mid-day snack? Try Lim Chee Guan's famous handmade bak kwa, a Chinese salty-sweet dried meat product similar to jerky that sees scores of people queuing up especially during Chinese New Year.
Address | 203 New Bridge Road |
Telephone | +65 6227 8302 |
Opening Hours | Daily from 9:00am to 10:00pm Website |