🏘️ Top 3 Heritage districts in Singapore (2026)

The best heritage districts in Singapore in 2026, by our editorial score, are Katong-Joo Chiat, Chinatown and Kampong Glam. Last updated 13 November 2026 · Methodology

Chinatown, Kampong Glam, Little India, Joo Chiat's Peranakan shophouses and Tiong Bahru's Art Deco estate.

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   Katong-Joo Chiat

   📍 Joo Chiat Road, Koon Seng Road, Joo Chiat, Central · Free

   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
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   Chinatown

   📍 Pagoda Street, Smith Street, Telok Ayer, Chinatown, Central · Free

   URA historic district on the original settlement of Singapore's Chinese community, with largely intact shophouse streets and temples.

   Don't miss: Walk from Pagoda Street to Telok Ayer
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   Kampong Glam

   📍 Arab Street, Haji Lane, Bussorah Street, Kampong Glam, Central · Free

   URA historic district around Sultan Mosque and the Istana Kampong Gelam, with conserved shophouses on Haji Lane and Arab Street.

   Don't miss: Walk Haji Lane and Bussorah Street to Sultan Mosque
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