Katong-Joo Chiat
Why it ranks
Peranakan heritage area where more than 800 buildings are conserved by URA, including the terrace houses on Koon Seng Road.
Don't miss: Koon Seng Road Peranakan terrace houses
Best for: Peranakan culture, shophouse architecture and Katong food.
Good to know: Koon Seng Road houses are private homes; photograph from the street.
Key facts
| Type | heritage district |
|---|---|
| Entry fee | Free |
| How to get there | Eunos MRT (EW7) or Marine Parade (TE26) |
Score breakdown
| Signal | Points | How it was calculated |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews · 45% weight | 9/45 |
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| Credentials · 15% weight | 0/15 |
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| Track record · 15% weight | 0/15 |
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| Transparency · 25% weight | 12.5/25 |
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| Evidence points | 22/100 | #1 in Heritage districts, Katong-Joo Chiat, has 22 points |
| Score | 99 | 60 + 39 × (22 ÷ 22)1.5 · How the category score works |
Licences, accreditation & registrations
No licence or accreditation on record yet.
Address
Joo Chiat Road, Singapore (approximate map position)
Evidence & sources
- ura.gov.sg/conservation/conservation-areas/secondary-settlements/ — URA: Joo Chiat secondary settlement
- visitsingapore.com/content/dam/visitsingapore/neighbourhoods/katong-jo — VisitSingapore map: 800+ conserved buildings, Koon Seng Road
- nhb.gov.sg/-/media/nhb/files/media/releases/2024/media-release---herit — NHB 2024 release on Katong-Joo Chiat heritage businesses
FAQ
Where is Katong-Joo Chiat?
Katong-Joo Chiat is at Joo Chiat Road, Singapore.
How much is the entrance fee at Katong-Joo Chiat?
Free. Fees are set locally and change; confirm before you go.
How do I get to Katong-Joo Chiat?
Eunos MRT (EW7) or Marine Parade (TE26)
How is Katong-Joo Chiat ranked?
Katong-Joo Chiat has a category score of 99 (22 evidence points) and ranks #1 for heritage districts in Singapore on our editorial methodology. Payment never affects rank.
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