Book Trips

2 May • 12:00am

Can’t travel literally? Travel literary! Rediscover Singapore’s attractions through the eyes of local writers.

Check out the programme microsite here! Link will be available from 2 May onwards.

Take a day trip with local authors! Explore the island anew through this online literary map of Singapore’s past and present attractions.

Rediscover travel and tourism through 15 short stories, essays, and poems, which take you to iconic places like Raffles Hotel and Changi Airport, as well as off the beaten path to locations like Tanjong Pagar Railway Station and Singapore Race Course.

Read these book excerpts, play simple quizzes, and take touristy photos with AR filters created by local artists.

Other fascinating stories & events…

Places Tours & Trails

Amazing Race: Chinatown

10 May • 10:00am

10 May • 02:00pm

Explore an urban adventure through Chinatown's cultural labyrinth, solving puzzles that'll reveal Singapore's vibrant tapestry of harmony and heritage.

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Places Others

Char Yong Dabu Association Heritage Hall Open House and Guided Tours

10, 17 May • 12:00pm

Discover the cultural legacy of the Char Yong (Dabu) Association through guided tours of their heritage hall. Learn how this community organisation has preserved traditions while adapting to changing times, and experience how clan associations continue to maintain cultural connections for Chinese Singaporeans.

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Food Places Tours & Trails

Echoes of 1959, Singapore River Tour 2025

1, 15, 29 May • 03:30pm

Explore Singapore’s rich history, culture, and iconic sights in a 2.5-hour adventure. Enjoy a local dining experience, a guided walk-through Clarke Quay, and a river cruise past the city’s stunning landmarks and transformation.