Dantruong Travel & Tourism

With a name derived from the first Glam tree to grow in this area, Kampong Glam was the historic location of the kingdom Malays in Singapore. At present, the location was once the Palace of Kampong Glam (Sultan’s palace), now has turned into a cultural history museum called the Malay heritage Center, to display the rich history and culture of Singapore Malays. Building and architecture has been carefully restored, to keep the uniqueness and originality.

In addition there are Interior Sireh Palace, a restaurant in a bungalow which has been renovated, offers halal food that has a cultural show in the area of this fascinating and historic. If you’re lucky, you might be having dinner with the guests of a wedding-style Melayu kingdom!

An important building in Kampong Glam is the Sultan Mosque (or Masjid Sultan) is located in Bussorah Street, Singapore’s largest mosque with a capacity of more than 5,000 Muslims at prayer. Built in 1928, this mosque has a giant golden dome, and is one of the most impressive religious institutions in Singapore.

In front of the mosque is Bussorah Mall, where the shop houses have been renovated to sell a variety of clothing, antiques, handicrafts, furniture and jewelry. Or continue to Kandahar Street to sample the various flavors of traditional Malays.

Arab Street is the center of the Muslim community, and the former principal place of cap sales Muslim men (called skull cap), the holy Quran, prayer mats and textiles. Today, the Arab Street is the area of the designer’s dream! Fashion goods and luxury sparkling abundant here, as the best lace, diamante stones, bird Camel leather, ready-made diamante, gold thread, and wholesalers of silk, organza and lame, sparkling in a rainbow pattern and quality.

Original Singapore Walks (Original Foot Walking Tours Singapore)
Sultans of Spice – Navigate the Kampong Glam
Thursday 9:30 to 12:00
Adult SGD 25, Children under 12 years of SGD 15 (wef 1 April 2007)

Singapore in 1819. Political atmosphere and power like never before, centered in the hands of a trading company called the East India Company. How Singapore sold to England for 60,000 Spanish dollars? Find out who did it, and who forced him to do that. Sultan Mosque, the Royal Graveyard, the location of the ancient Palace of Kampong Glam: all carry the aura of the royal past. Follow guidelines in the full appeal to retrace past glory. On this occasion, also found the Islamic beliefs, traditions of Malays, and the mysticism that comes from centuries ago!

Route: Keris Gallery – Sultan Mosque – Bussorah Street – Traditional Muslim Supplies Shop – Old Istana Kampong Glam (Royal Palace) – Royal Graveyard
Meet at Bugis MRT Station, outside Exit B
* If you will enter the mosque, please wear sleeved clothing (ladies please wear long sleeves) and pants or long skirts.