Cabinet of Curiosities - Yishun Heritage Trail

Yishun probably isn't the first place that comes to mind when you think of places to visit in Singapore. But behind the memes and crime headlines lies one of the most fascinating heartlands you'll come across.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Grab the best photo of Golden Village Yishun before it's gone, a rocket-shaped cinema landmark that may not survive the year, and learn the story behind its architects.
• Enjoy local treats such as kueh pie tee and popiah, and uncover the surprisingly tangled, cross-cultural origins behind these "classic" Peranakan snacks.
• Receive a goodie bag worth S$30 as part of the tour experience.
• Sample 3 to 5 types of retro biscuits from the tin, including few rare ones which apparently take up to a year to source.
• Learn about the hidden history and fun facts of ornamental fishes in our culture and even those of early settlers, including one even tied to lottery numbers at one point in Singapore.
• Taste a giant floss bun at an old-school bakery, and hunt for pastries that have all but disappeared from the rest of Singapore.
• Mini Entomology 101: Learn about the fascinating world of bugs, the role of isopods in the ecosystem, and marvel at the surprisingly organised world of ants. Feed honey and worms to ants and even get to hold a Madagascan hissing roach for a selfie, if you dare.
• Trace Yishun's history back to its origins, its hidden communities, the weird and wonderful stories, and discover how this heartland came to be.

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Yishun MRT Station (NS13), 301 Yishun Ave 2, Yishun, Singapore

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