Thursday, April 3, 2008
Introduction to Katong
Among modern buildings and high-rise apartments, Katong/Joo Chiat continues to exude the charm and beauty of its past. This place is full of beautifully sculptured shophouses from the past. Besides that, Katong is also famous for its wide range of food delicacies from the different races and ethnic groups. Katong has always been associated with a larger area in eastern Singapore, including areas such as Joo Chiat, East Coast, Mountbatten, Telok Kurau, Siglap and Marine Parade. The image below generally shows the area of Katong.
Katong has a variety of parks and nature hotspots, namely East Coast Park, Katong Park and Siglap Park connector. Also, in the past, there was a cotton and coconut plantation in the area. We will discuss all these sites and further information here.