Duxton Hill ( Chinese : 达士敦山; Pinyin : Dáshìdūnshān) is a small hill , as well as the name of a road , located in Tanjong Pagar in the Downtown Core district of Singapore .
53-468: The road leads from Tanjong Pagar Road to the peak of the hill, and is intersected by Duxton Road (达士敦路; Dáshìdūnlù). Duxton Road is a one-way road linking Neil Road to Craig Road . The Duxton Hill area sits on the former 13- hectares nutmeg plantation with 1,800 trees of Dr J. William Montgomerie (1797–1856), who first arrived in Singapore in 1819 and became an Assistant Surgeon in
106-628: A foodie's paradise. The district is home to a diverse range of eateries, from hawker centers such as the Amoy and Maxwell Food Centres to high-end restaurants. Tanjong Pagar has a number of restaurants and stalls with Michelin Bib Gourmand awards. A number of Korean restaurants has also popped up along Tanjong Pagar Road within the last few decades, leading to it being described as the Little Korea of Singapore. The area of what Tanjong Pagar
159-506: A rich history and is known for its cultural and architectural landmarks, making it a popular tourist destination. The name comes from the Malay language, which means "cape of stakes". It is said that the area was once covered with mangroves, and the stakes were used by fishermen to mark their fishing boundaries, as it was a fishing village. Today, the district is a vibrant mix of old and new buildings, which creates an interesting contrast. One of
212-568: A separate thoroughfare in 1853. The old Chinese name for Outram was Si Pai Po , meaning "sepoy's field", referring to the former sepoy presence in the area during colonial days. Dr J.W. Montgomerie, the first owner of Duxton Hill, cultivated nutmeg plantations on its slopes. Montgomerie died in 1856 and his land on Duxton was auctioned off. Fourteen acres went to Arab Syed Abdullah bin Omar Aljunied, who divided them into four lots which were leased to wealthy Chinese developers. By
265-505: A separate thoroughfare in 1853. The old Chinese name for Outram was Si Pai Po , meaning "sepoy's field", referring to the former sepoy presence in the area during colonial days. Dr J.W. Montgomerie, the first owner of Duxton Hill, cultivated nutmeg plantations on its slopes. Montgomerie died in 1856 and his land on Duxton was auctioned off. Fourteen acres went to Arab Syed Abdullah bin Omar Aljunied, who divided them into four lots which were leased to wealthy Chinese developers. By
318-599: A small village ". This term was probably used to refer to the slum dwellings of the rickshaw pullers. Today, Duxton Hill and Duxton Road have been conserved by the Urban Redevelopment Authority and currently lie within the Tanjong Pagar Conservation Area . Many restored two- and three-storey shophouses and terrace houses still exist on Duxton Road and Duxton Hill. Buildings in the vicinity of Duxton Hill include
371-464: Is also a foodie's paradise. The district is home to a diverse range of eateries, from hawker centers such as the Amoy and Maxwell Food Centres to high-end restaurants. Tanjong Pagar has a number of restaurants and stalls with Michelin Bib Gourmand awards. A number of Korean restaurants has also popped up along Tanjong Pagar Road within the last few decades, leading to it being described as the Little Korea of Singapore. The area of what Tanjong Pagar
424-488: Is believed to be the brother of rice merchant Khoo Cheng Tiong who is the president of the Thong Chai Medical Institution . As the street is the shape of a semi-circle and both ends connected to Tanjong Pagar Road, it was eventually renamed as part of Tanjong Pagar Road. On this stretch, there used to be pre-war shophouses before it was demolished and Tanjong Pagar Plaza, a commercial complex,
477-404: Is believed to be the brother of rice merchant Khoo Cheng Tiong who is the president of the Thong Chai Medical Institution . As the street is the shape of a semi-circle and both ends connected to Tanjong Pagar Road, it was eventually renamed as part of Tanjong Pagar Road. On this stretch, there used to be pre-war shophouses before it was demolished and Tanjong Pagar Plaza, a commercial complex,
530-461: Is located at the junction between Neil Road and Keong Saik Road. AIA Tanjong Pagar Building houses the "American Insurance Agency". The Tanjong Pagar Centre was completed in 2016 and is the tallest building in Singapore . Currently, the entire place is divided between Tanjong Pagar GRC and Jalan Besar GRC. Both of them are under the People's Action Party (PAP). The western part of Tanjong Pagar
583-409: Is located at the junction between Neil Road and Keong Saik Road. AIA Tanjong Pagar Building houses the "American Insurance Agency". The Tanjong Pagar Centre was completed in 2016 and is the tallest building in Singapore . Currently, the entire place is divided between Tanjong Pagar GRC and Jalan Besar GRC. Both of them are under the People's Action Party (PAP). The western part of Tanjong Pagar
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#1732793969984636-482: Is mainly located in the Tanjong Pagar-Tiong Bahru division of Tanjong Pagar GRC . Since the electoral ward was created in 1955, Singapore's founding father, Lee Kuan Yew , served as its Member of Parliament until his death on 23 March 2015. Lee's replacement is Indranee Thurai Rajah , whose Tanglin-Cairnhill ward was later halved into Henderson-Dawson and Moulmein-Cairnhill. The eastern half of
689-403: Is mainly located in the Tanjong Pagar-Tiong Bahru division of Tanjong Pagar GRC . Since the electoral ward was created in 1955, Singapore's founding father, Lee Kuan Yew , served as its Member of Parliament until his death on 23 March 2015. Lee's replacement is Indranee Thurai Rajah , whose Tanglin-Cairnhill ward was later halved into Henderson-Dawson and Moulmein-Cairnhill. The eastern half of
742-506: Is now was said to be initially a fishing village called Salinter . From the 1600s, Tanjong Pagar, located between the docks and the town, was an enclave for the thousands of Chinese and Indian dock workers who had migrated to Singapore from the mid-19th century. Tanjong Pagar ( Jawi : تنجوڠ ڤاڬر) in Malay means "cape of stakes", possibly due to kelongs (offshore fishing traps constructed using wooden stakes and cross pieces) along
795-455: Is now was said to be initially a fishing village called Salinter . From the 1600s, Tanjong Pagar, located between the docks and the town, was an enclave for the thousands of Chinese and Indian dock workers who had migrated to Singapore from the mid-19th century. Tanjong Pagar ( Jawi : تنجوڠ ڤاڬر) in Malay means "cape of stakes", possibly due to kelongs (offshore fishing traps constructed using wooden stakes and cross pieces) along
848-464: Is one of the oldest temples in Singapore and was built in the early 19th century. There is also the Baba House , a museum showcasing the country's Peranakan history, architecture and heritage. Tanjong Pagar is also known for its local street art . Prominent street art murals are often found on the sides of various shophouses and buildings within the district, adding a colorful and artistic flair to
901-625: The Hui Ann Association was asked to be the mediator . Despite the notoriety of the street, many wealthy Straits Chinese families built and occupied lofty and exquisitely designed residences and shophouses on Duxton Hill. Duxton Road is known to the Hokkiens as gu chia chui kia , meaning "at the side of Kreta Ayer", referring to Craig Road. The road was also known colloquially as kampong kia nai in Hokkien , meaning "within
954-591: The Outram Planning Area and the Downtown Core under the Urban Redevelopment Authority 's urban planning zones. The district has a rich history and is known for its cultural and architectural landmarks, making it a popular tourist destination. The name comes from the Malay language, which means "cape of stakes". It is said that the area was once covered with mangroves, and the stakes were used by fishermen to mark their fishing boundaries, as it
1007-514: The Thian Hock Keng Temple , which was gazetted as a national monument in 1973. It is one of the oldest temples in Singapore and was built in the early 19th century. There is also the Baba House , a museum showcasing the country's Peranakan history, architecture and heritage. Tanjong Pagar is also known for its local street art . Prominent street art murals are often found on the sides of various shophouses and buildings within
1060-641: The 1856 sale and named after the houses that once existed on the hill. At the time, the area was still called Duxton Hill. Later the Reverend J.T. Dickenson built a children's home here, now the Kreta Ayer Community Centre , and the hill was called Dickenson Hill (now the name of a distinct street ) or Bukit Padre . Duxton Road was also popularly known by the Cantonese as Jinrickshaw Place (and sometimes Kampong Ah Lai ) because of
1113-544: The 1890s, the developers had built two- and three-storey shophouses in Duxton Hill and the more affluent Chinese moved to the area. Along the stretch of Tanjong Pagar Road, there is a semi-circle portion of road where it used to be called Cheng Cheok Street. Due to the shape of the road, the Hokkiens called the street gu kak hang , meaning "the ox's horns". The Cheng Cheok Street was named after Khoo Cheng Cheok, who
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#17327939699841166-428: The 1890s, the developers had built two- and three-storey shophouses in Duxton Hill and the more affluent Chinese moved to the area. Along the stretch of Tanjong Pagar Road, there is a semi-circle portion of road where it used to be called Cheng Cheok Street. Due to the shape of the road, the Hokkiens called the street gu kak hang , meaning "the ox's horns". The Cheng Cheok Street was named after Khoo Cheng Cheok, who
1219-652: The Craig Place, Chinatown Plaza and Apartments and the Singapore Institute of Architects . A section of Duxton Hill has been converted into a pedestrian mall . The Berjaya Duxton Hotel , also known as Duxton Hotel on Duxton Road, opened in the early 1990s, is made up of a row of converted shophouses. Inside many of the conserved shophouses are redlight district bars. In Duxton Park, currently known as Duxton Plain Park , which extends from New Bridge Road to
1272-406: The advice of a boy, Hang Nadim , built a defensive structure of banana stems along the coastal side of the villages which trapped the swordfishes as they attacked the villages. During the 1820s, a man who had unsuccessfully stabbed William Farquhar with a kris , Sayid Yasin, had his corpse placed in chains in an iron cage and exhibited publicly at Tanjong Malang for a fortnight as punishment for
1325-406: The advice of a boy, Hang Nadim , built a defensive structure of banana stems along the coastal side of the villages which trapped the swordfishes as they attacked the villages. During the 1820s, a man who had unsuccessfully stabbed William Farquhar with a kris , Sayid Yasin, had his corpse placed in chains in an iron cage and exhibited publicly at Tanjong Malang for a fortnight as punishment for
1378-551: The area is also located in the Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng division of Jalan Besar GRC whose MP is Josephine Teo since 2020, replacing Lily Neo . It was part of Tanjong Pagar GRC from 2011 to 2015. Tanjong Pagar Tanjong Pagar GRC Tanjong Pagar ( alternatively spelled Tanjung Pagar ) is a historic district located within the Central Business District of Singapore , straddling
1431-617: The coast from the village of Tanjong Malang till Tanjong Pagar. In George Drumgoole Coleman 's 1836 Map of the Town , there is a road, Tanjong Passar , from South Bridge Road to the fishing village and there is a possibility that Tanjong Pagar is a corruption of the Tanjong Passar. According to the Malay Annals , the villages along the coast of Singapore was constantly attacked by shoals of swordfish . The Sri Maharajah, on
1484-444: The coast from the village of Tanjong Malang till Tanjong Pagar. In George Drumgoole Coleman 's 1836 Map of the Town , there is a road, Tanjong Passar , from South Bridge Road to the fishing village and there is a possibility that Tanjong Pagar is a corruption of the Tanjong Passar. According to the Malay Annals , the villages along the coast of Singapore was constantly attacked by shoals of swordfish . The Sri Maharajah, on
1537-520: The distinction of being the first property to be acquired under the National Arts Council 's Arts Housing Scheme in 1985. It was located at Cecil Street next to Tanjong Pagar MRT station . Tanjong Pagar has been greatly influenced by Korean culture in recent years and has earned the nickname of Little Korea and Koreatown . As many as 15 Korean food outlets have sprung up in a 300 m stretch of Tanjong Pagar Road near Duxton Hill over
1590-448: The distinction of being the first property to be acquired under the National Arts Council 's Arts Housing Scheme in 1985. It was located at Cecil Street next to Tanjong Pagar MRT station . Tanjong Pagar has been greatly influenced by Korean culture in recent years and has earned the nickname of Little Korea and Koreatown . As many as 15 Korean food outlets have sprung up in a 300 m stretch of Tanjong Pagar Road near Duxton Hill over
1643-635: The district, adding a colorful and artistic flair to the district. There are two public housing estates in Tanjong Pagar, located at Everton Park and Spottiswoode Park; these were built from the 1970s to the 1980s. Tanjong Pagar also contains both the tallest public housing building, the Pinnacle@Duxton, and the tallest building outright, the Guoco Tower, in the country. In addition to its cultural and architectural landmarks, Tanjong Pagar
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1696-401: The district. There are two public housing estates in Tanjong Pagar, located at Everton Park and Spottiswoode Park; these were built from the 1970s to the 1980s. Tanjong Pagar also contains both the tallest public housing building, the Pinnacle@Duxton, and the tallest building outright, the Guoco Tower, in the country. In addition to its cultural and architectural landmarks, Tanjong Pagar is also
1749-549: The former Yan Kit Swimming Complex and the back of Poo Thor Jee Temple (普陀寺), there is a keramat known as the Shrine of Sharifah Rogayah . A keramat is a Malay sacred place, usually a gravesite of a holy person, related to the religious belief of the Datuk Keramat worship. By the 2000s, many of the shophouses had been converted to restaurants, bars and cafes popular with local residents and expatriates due to
1802-460: The last few years. Following the increase in the Korean population, the number of restaurants and retailers aimed at the community is on the rise. Apart from Korean eateries, there are also many wedding boutiques along Tanjong Pagar Road and at least three wedding boutiques there offer Korean-themed wedding photography. AIA Tanjong Pagar Building, built in 1920, recently restored to former glory. It
1855-407: The last few years. Following the increase in the Korean population, the number of restaurants and retailers aimed at the community is on the rise. Apart from Korean eateries, there are also many wedding boutiques along Tanjong Pagar Road and at least three wedding boutiques there offer Korean-themed wedding photography. AIA Tanjong Pagar Building, built in 1920, recently restored to former glory. It
1908-552: The many rickshaw pullers who parked their vehicles there at the close of day due to the road's proximity to the Jinricksha Station . Opium and gambling dens , as well as cheap brothels , used to flourish on Duxton Road, and one writer describes it as a slum area and a notoriously vice -ridden environment. These places were patronised by the rickshaw coolies who lived in Duxton Road and Duxton Hill. Many of
1961-494: The most iconic landmarks in Tanjong Pagar is the Tanjong Pagar railway station . Built in 1932, it ceased operations in 2011. The station, with a distinct art deco style has been repurposed into a museum as well as being the site of Cantonment MRT station , named after Cantonment Road . Notable landmarks in Tanjong Pagar also include the Thian Hock Keng Temple , which was gazetted as a national monument in 1973. It
2014-660: The names of persons or families." Tras Street today is a thriving night spot featuring many pubs, clubs and KTV bars . Cantonment Road got its name from the contingent of Indian sepoys stationed here in 1819. They had accompanied Sir Stamford Raffles to Singapore and were asked to stay. In India , the English term for permanent military accommodation, as established by the sepoys, is " cantonment ". The local Cantonese had another name for Cantonment Road. They called it Ba Suo Wei , meaning "end of Bukit Pasoh". Outram Road, which used to be part of Cantonment Road, only became
2067-605: The names of persons or families." Tras Street today is a thriving night spot featuring many pubs, clubs and KTV bars . Cantonment Road got its name from the contingent of Indian sepoys stationed here in 1819. They had accompanied Sir Stamford Raffles to Singapore and were asked to stay. In India , the English term for permanent military accommodation, as established by the sepoys, is " cantonment ". The local Cantonese had another name for Cantonment Road. They called it Ba Suo Wei , meaning "end of Bukit Pasoh". Outram Road, which used to be part of Cantonment Road, only became
2120-508: The neighborhood’s close proximity to the Central Business District and downtown . Tanjong Pagar Road Tanjong Pagar GRC Tanjong Pagar ( alternatively spelled Tanjung Pagar ) is a historic district located within the Central Business District of Singapore , straddling the Outram Planning Area and the Downtown Core under the Urban Redevelopment Authority 's urban planning zones. The district has
2173-470: The rickshaw pullers came from Hui Ann county , in China , and they bore surnames such as Teo, Ho and Chng. Because of the strong clan ties, the rickshaw pullers created their own area of land and fought whenever it was threatened. Such fights made Duxton Hill and Duxton Road a dreaded area. To make matters worse, the slums were home to criminal elements. Whenever the residents in Duxton Road had disputes,
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2226-716: The service of the British colonial government . Duxton was the name of one of his two dwelling houses in the area, namely the Craig Hill and Duxton House. Duxton House was built by Hugh Syme and was home to Montgomerie and his family. After Montgomerie's death, the property was auctioned to Ker, Rawson and Company in 1856 and fragmented into building lots . Fourteen acres also went to Arab Syed Abdullah bin Omar Aljunied , who divided them into four lots which were leased to wealthy Chinese developers. Duxton Road, Duxton Hill and Craig Road were presumably constructed after
2279-410: The site, including as a museum as well as being the site of Cantonment MRT station . Amoy Street Food Centre is a bustling hawker centre in the area which houses Michelin Bib Gourmand awardees. The Maxwell Food Centre dates back to pre-war days as a fresh food market and food centre . In 1986, it was converted into a food centre, housing hawkers from the vicinity. The present existing hawker centre
2332-410: The site, including as a museum as well as being the site of Cantonment MRT station . Amoy Street Food Centre is a bustling hawker centre in the area which houses Michelin Bib Gourmand awardees. The Maxwell Food Centre dates back to pre-war days as a fresh food market and food centre . In 1986, it was converted into a food centre, housing hawkers from the vicinity. The present existing hawker centre
2385-486: The stabbing. His grave later became a shrine and a place of pilgrimage for many years. In the 1850s, when shipping activities increased, the Tanjong Pagar Dock Company was formed in 1864 along with wharves being built along the coast. This led to the possibly naming the area as Tanjong Pagar where Tanjong means " cape " and pagar means " fence " or enclosed space as the ships are moored in
2438-406: The stabbing. His grave later became a shrine and a place of pilgrimage for many years. In the 1850s, when shipping activities increased, the Tanjong Pagar Dock Company was formed in 1864 along with wharves being built along the coast. This led to the possibly naming the area as Tanjong Pagar where Tanjong means " cape " and pagar means " fence " or enclosed space as the ships are moored in
2491-630: The wharves. Tanjong Pagar likely refer to the general area of PSA Gate 3 near the Victoria Dock. Tanjong Pagar Road is known as tan jiong pa kat in Hokkien ( Min Nan ), which is phonetic . The street name "Tras Street" dates from an 1898 municipal resolution to "use names of rivers and districts in the Malay Peninsula as being better adapted to the purpose [of naming streets] than
2544-399: The wharves. Tanjong Pagar likely refer to the general area of PSA Gate 3 near the Victoria Dock. Tanjong Pagar Road is known as tan jiong pa kat in Hokkien ( Min Nan ), which is phonetic . The street name "Tras Street" dates from an 1898 municipal resolution to "use names of rivers and districts in the Malay Peninsula as being better adapted to the purpose [of naming streets] than
2597-476: Was a fishing village. Today, the district is a vibrant mix of old and new buildings, which creates an interesting contrast. One of the most iconic landmarks in Tanjong Pagar is the Tanjong Pagar railway station . Built in 1932, it ceased operations in 2011. The station, with a distinct art deco style has been repurposed into a museum as well as being the site of Cantonment MRT station , named after Cantonment Road . Notable landmarks in Tanjong Pagar also include
2650-610: Was built over the original site. The Malayan railway company ( Keretapi Tanah Melayu ) ran trains to a terminal railway station here. These trains served other parts of the Malay Peninsula. The station ceased operations on 1 July 2011. KTM's southern terminus is now at the Woodlands Train Checkpoint near the causeway . The Singaporean government has conserved the Tanjong Pagar railway station building and has integrated it into newer developments on
2703-466: Was built over the original site. The Malayan railway company ( Keretapi Tanah Melayu ) ran trains to a terminal railway station here. These trains served other parts of the Malay Peninsula. The station ceased operations on 1 July 2011. KTM's southern terminus is now at the Woodlands Train Checkpoint near the causeway . The Singaporean government has conserved the Tanjong Pagar railway station building and has integrated it into newer developments on
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#17327939699842756-602: Was renovated in 2001. Stallholders are mainly those from the essentially Cantonese neighbourhood, with many from the famed food street, China Street. A wide variety of authentic local favourites are available at Maxwell Food Centre, with slight Cantonese bent. Popular dishes include hum chim peng (a crusty fried pancake), ngor hiong or five spices meat roll of Singaporean Hokkien origin, and herbal broths made from home-brewed recipes. The Telok Ayer Performing Arts Centre (TAPAC) housed arts full-time and part-time groups of different cultural traditions and art disciplines, and had
2809-602: Was renovated in 2001. Stallholders are mainly those from the essentially Cantonese neighbourhood, with many from the famed food street, China Street. A wide variety of authentic local favourites are available at Maxwell Food Centre, with slight Cantonese bent. Popular dishes include hum chim peng (a crusty fried pancake), ngor hiong or five spices meat roll of Singaporean Hokkien origin, and herbal broths made from home-brewed recipes. The Telok Ayer Performing Arts Centre (TAPAC) housed arts full-time and part-time groups of different cultural traditions and art disciplines, and had
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