Another blend of tradition and modernity, this smaller district (above) a short stroll from Little India, is also known as Kampong Glam and the Malay-Muslim Quarter, is the hub of the city´s Malay community, which makes up about 15 percent of its population, and is rooted in Singapore´s early-19th-century origins as part of the Sultanate of Malacca, now part of Malaysia. You´ll want to visit the majestic Sultan Mosque, where the streets nearby are filled with trendy cafes and boutique shops. Stroll along Haji Lane, Arab Street, Baghdad Street, and Bussorah Street and discover their own many shops (including great places to browse for textiles and carpets), galleries, cafés, bars and restaurants. Also don´t miss the Malay Heritage Centre, housed in the 206-year-old former Malay palace Istana Kampong Gelam; the its nearby annex Gedung Kuning; and the Hajjah Fatimah Mosque, a mid-19th-century mix of Malay and Western influences.
Read more in Tripatini contributor Jhon Chase´s post A Complete 6-Day Dream Itinerary in Singapore.
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