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š Love nature, adventure & off-the-beaten-track experiences? Join us at 3Playtopia Adventures - where we venture beyond sky, land and sea. šļøConnecting adventure seekers like you, me and us! š
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Where Travel Meets Adventure, Strangers Become Friends
š 3Playtopia is a travel platform for unique, off the beaten track, adventure & interest-based travel experiences.
We work with various travelpreneurs specialising in different niches, such as adventure travel, hiking, wildlife, diving, artists, vegans, etc.. to curate unique, interest based trips where you can meet and travel with like minded people of similar interests!
āØ What this Group is for
This group is for 3Playtopia's local Singapore walks, as well as local Travel talks held in Singapore.
š¤ How 3Playtopia Works
See a trip, local Singapore walk or travel talk you're keen on joining? Simply RSVP your interest for free!
āļø For Overseas Trips: Once the minimum number of people required for the trip have paid the initial deposit to confirm their slot, the trip can be confirmed and all participants can proceed to make their final arrangements, ie. buying flight tickets, paying the remaining amount of deposit.
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KatongāJoo Chiat Heritage & Food Trail
Marine Parade MRT, 101 Marine Parade Rd, B1-01 MRT Station, Singapore 449971, singapore, SGEach Pax is S$15
(Includes Food samplings at popular Kim Choo Kueh Chang & Dona Manis banana pies)Limited Spots only!
š Register here: https://3playtopia.com/trip/explore-katong-joo-chiat(Please note: Only registrations via the link above will be considered)
HIGHLY REQUESTED! š„š„š„
Join us for a KatongāJoo Chiat Heritage & Food Trail, where culture, architecture, faith, and flavours come together in one of Singaporeās most storied neighbourhoods.This guided walk takes you through KatongāJoo Chiat ā a historic melting pot of Peranakan, Eurasian, and Ceylonese Hindu communities with tastings of iconic local treats along the way.
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### What makes this walk worth your while?
š Walk past iconic pastel Peranakan shophouses built in the 1920s
š Visit one of the oldest Hindu temples in eastern Singapore (dating back to the 1850s)
āŖ Discover Katongās early Christian heritage along historic Ceylon Road
š„¢ Enjoy a FREE tasting of Kim Chooās kueh chang (since 1945)
š„§ Savour a FREE tasting of Dona Manisā legendary banana pies (since 1992)
š Learn surprising stories and fun facts you wonāt find on GoogleThis is living heritage ā traditions still practised, recipes still handmade, and history still alive.
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### š„¢ Kim Choo Kueh Chang (since 1945)
A Katong institution famous for its traditional Peranakan kueh chang, handmade using time-honoured methods.
āØ Fun fact: Kim Choo has been wrapping kueh chang for nearly 80 years, making it one of Singaporeās most enduring Peranakan food brands.
š Includes a complimentary tasting
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### š„§ Dona Manis (since 1992)
A beloved old-school bakery best known for its banana pies, cream puffs, and traditional tarts. Visit the newly opened cafe along Katong.
āØ Fun fact: It began as a small family-run bakery in the basement of Katong Shopping Centre before becoming a local cult favourite.
š Includes a complimentary tasting
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### šļø Red House Bakery Site (est. 1925)
Once a famous breakfast haunt for East Coast residents, known for its cakes and curry puffs.
āØ Fun fact: Though it closed in 2003, it remains one of Katongās most nostalgic food landmarks, often remembered by generations of locals.
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### š Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple (1850s)
One of the oldest Hindu temples in the east, serving the Ceylonese Hindu community along Ceylon Road.
āØ Fun fact: The temple features a rare musical pillar that produces different notes when tapped ā a first in Southeast Asia.
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### āŖ St Hildaās Church (1938)
A historic Anglican church reflecting Katongās early Christian community and missionary roots.
āØ Fun fact: It is named after St Hilda of Whitby, a powerful female figure in early Christianity.
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### š Koon Seng Shophouses (1920s)
Iconic pastel-coloured homes showcasing Peranakan architecture, blending Chinese and Malay influences.
āØ Fun fact: The ornate tiles and motifs were once symbols of wealth and social status among Peranakan families.
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### š¤ Eurasian Association (founded 1919)
Deeply rooted in Katong, representing one of Singaporeās oldest communities. Get a guided tour by a Eurasian guide and visit the 3 museum galleries in the area. Learn more about the Eurasian early settlers, how they originated, including some famous one you may know!
āØ Fun fact: The famous sugee cake originates from Eurasian culinary traditions.
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### š Event Details
š Date: Saturday, 28 Feb 2026
ā° Meeting Time: 2.30PM (Please arrive on time as we will leave on the dot)
š Meeting Point: Marine Parade MRT (Exit 3 - Towards i12 Katong)
š¶āāļø Duration: Approx. 2 hoursš² For inquiries (WhatsApp): 8078 4087 (Lee Ling)
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