Once upon a time, Emerald Hill was the epicentre for our famous Peranakan Culture. Today, it is more like a hip-joint for the modern world. Few of us venture beyond the first few drinking joints. And thus, too many of us miss that old-world charm that lies just beyond.

It wasn’t long ago that the Peranakan Culture flourished here. Orchard Road was beginning to make its mark as a major tourist haunt. As Orchard Road blossoms, Emerald Hill, slowly begins to fade away as a Peranakan enclave.

It didn’t help that the Peranakan Culture was also beginning to fade from the mid-1960s. Despite campaigns to revitalise the culture here, it must be said success came in a very different manner – and in a very different way too!

I invite you to walk with me beyond “the first few meters” and re-discover the old- world charm that lies beyond. From Emerald Hill, we’ll take the backroad to Monk’s Hill.

At the foot of Monk’s Hill, we’ll try and understand why (and how did they) cart the entire hill to Balestier Plain. This may be a small place, but it carries an old English history that is largely forgotten. While here, we will study how did Peck Hay Road come about.

We meet at 9am, Somerset MRT. Upon exiting, keep left, look left. Find me next to the Citibank Teller Machine. You can recognise me with the Tourist Guide badge. This tour will end at Newton Hawker Centre.

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.