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Joo Chiat Road
Colour shophouse food axis. One east day.
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Katong / Joo Chiat
Peranakan shophouses, East Coast Road, Marine Parade and kaya toast. Shophouses and snacks are the spine, not an extension of downtown malls.
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Katong shophouses
Peranakan shophouses and kaya toast. Do not rebound to Marina blue hour.
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East Coast Park
Long coast park. One bike segment — not Sentosa.
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Marine Parade
East heartland. Between supply and the coast.
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Katong Laksa
Katong’s meal is one bowl of laksa. Pick one shop on East Coast Road, finish it seated, and do not sweep a second shop or rebound to Orchard.
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Koon Seng Road
The painted terraces beside Joo Chiat. Walk one row, then back to Joo Chiat — not a second Orchard.
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Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple
The Hindu temple on Ceylon Road, on the same Katong walk as the laksa. See the gopuram, then eat — do not add a mall.
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Church of the Holy Family
Katong’s church — indoors if it rains. After it, stop at Marine Parade. Do not cross to Marina Bay.
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Walk, or take one MRT stop, to the next sight. Do not backtrack.
Katong shophouses
Walk · 5min
Follow Joo Chiat Road southwest onto East Coast Road, toward Katong shophouses, about 5 minutes, give or take. No train. Exit: toward Joo Chiat Road from Dakota or Eunos.
Walk this as far as Katong shophouses and stop. Do not fold in Marina Bay.
East Coast Park
Walk · 15min
Follow Joo Chiat Road southeast onto the East Coast Park path, toward East Coast Park, about 10–15 minutes. No train. Exit: toward Joo Chiat Road from Dakota or Eunos.
Walk this as far as East Coast Park and stop. Do not fold in Marina Bay.
Katong Laksa
Food · 12min
East Coast Road
Katong’s meal is one bowl of laksa. Finish it seated. Do not sweep a second shop.