5 Things to Do At Lavender District, Singapore

The Lavender District is one of the many places in Singapore that features loads of shops and attractions. Aside from that, it is accessible through Jalan Besar, a one-way street whose name in Malay means "big road." Let's learn five more places we can visit in this up-and-coming district.

#1 Kam Leng Hotel

If you are looking to check-in somewhere while exploring the area, consider visiting this hotel within Little India and three MRT stations. Founded in 1927 and restored in 2012, it exudes a lot of old-world charm. Aside from that, it features a laundry service, a trendy restaurant, stylish bathrooms, and well-designed rooms with comfortable beds. The best part about it is that it is one of Singapore's most affordable places to stay in too.

#2 Petain Road Shophouses

After finding a place to stay, one can then visit the houses along Petain Road. They were built by Mohamed bin Haji Omar and built by J.M. Jackson in the early 1930s. The street also features double-story pre-war terrace houses done in the Chinese Baroque style. When walking amongst the plaster bird and flower ornaments, floral ceramic floor times, and Greco-Roman columns dotted with Chinese motifs, one can't help be fascinated by the history seeping in every nook and cranny.

#3 Antoinette

After a day exploring the area, visit the high-class French-inspired cafe-bistro named after a French monarch who was known for her excess. One of its many desserts is the Instagram-worthy Earl Grey Bubble Tea (from $9), which is a layered spongy Ogura cake with salted cream cheese, fresh mango cubes, and in-house tapioca pearls. They also serve Burgundy Beef Stew (S$16) that was cooked in red wine and simmered for hours on the stove.

#4 Jalan Besar Stadium and Swimming Complex

If you are looking for a place to take a dip, look no further than in one of Singapore's largest football stadiums. One of the largest football stadiums in the country, it is also known to be the birthplace of Singapore football. It is next to a swimming complex that features a full-sized pool and a smaller one for kids. Regarding their entrance fee, it starts from $1 for adult citizens and permanent residents and $1.30 for everyone else.

#5 Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant

Before calling it a night, stop by this well-known supper institution in Singapore that serves cheap and delicious Shanghai food items. Their deep-fried vermicelli cake called the Mee-Suah Kueh ($2.40) is their signature dish. They also have their Singaporean version of Sichuan's Spicy and Sour Soup for $4.50 and 4 pieces of Shanghai Xiao Long Bao for $4.50 as one of their many dim sums.

Did those places tickle your fancy? These are only some of the areas that can help you appreciate Singapore's multi-cultural diversity and rich history. Visiting at least one of the places listed above will sure to make you have a good impression of your trip to this part of the country.

Speaking of sightseeing, if you are a Singaporean looking forward to going on a trip this year, don’t forget to check your budget if you can afford it. If not, you can try visiting Fortune Credit, one of the reputed moneylenders in Singapore. With their fast service and simple requirements, one can make sure that they can get enough to explore more of the country with ease.

Here are the directions from Lavender to Fortune Credit.