Once upon a time, there was a small pretty island sitting in the middle of Singapore River. It was small, heart-shaped, and was nothing more than a mangrove swamp. Not many people paid any attention to it. Not much of it is known as no one kept a detailed record of it.

By the late 1800s, the British decided to use it as a warehouse area. An abattoir was later added to serve the public. One could have imagined Pulau Saigon might have been a very busy place during the formative years of Singapore.

By the mid-1900s, especially after the departure of the British, things changed. Today, Pulau Saigon doesn’t exist anymore. So, it is true to say that an island can indeed disappear! In this case, Pulau Saigon was methodically and systematically drained and reclaimed as part of mainland Singapore.

The River Place condominium now sits proudly on it. The history of Pulau Saigon is hardly ever mentioned. I suspect some of the residents at River Place condominium may not even be aware they are indeed sitting on Pulau Saigon.

I invite you to take a walk with me down this beautiful promenade and admire the beauty that technology and science can create. This is a memory walk down a colourful promenade all the way from Clarke Quay to Great World City.

We meet at Clarke Quay MRT on Sun, 10 Oct 2026 at 9am. This tour will end at Great World City – another happy place!

For reservations, contact:
UNCLE CHRIS WALKING TOURS
Chris WK Ng
T: 65 91814298
E: chrisng@footworksmedia.com.sg
W: www.unclechrisdrivingholidays.com

Note:
• We do the worldwide practice of tipping at the end of the tour.
• We also reserve the right to accept or reject habitual late cancellations and No Shows.
• Do not sign up for this tour if you are not sure of your schedule. Sign up only when you are sure of your schedule.