I've always believed that going on a photography walk is the best way to de-stress after a long week. That's why I always look forward to the weekends as soon as Friday begins. There are times when I just wish time would fast-forward to 5:00 PM so I can head to a place I’ve been wanting to explore.
That being said, I don’t always have a plan or a specific destination in mind. Sometimes, like today, I simply feel like dropping by a random district and wandering around to see if something catches my eye. Sometimes it works out, and I find something intriguing, while other times it doesn’t, so there’s always a risk of my time being wasted.
Still, it ultimately depends on me—whether I’m observant enough to find an angle or a detail about a location that could make the photos and the story I want to tell interesting.
Tonight, I strolled around the Jalan Besar area without any particular direction in mind. Along the way, I came across some interesting buildings, saw a different side of the city, and even stumbled upon a Christmas tree display—how cool is that!
My walk began at the Rochor River along Victoria Street, passing by King George's Avenue, Kitchener Road, Jalan Besar Road, and somewhere around Serangoon Road. I wouldn’t blame you if you got confused reading all these road names and wondered how I managed to walk through so many streets. The thing is, roads in Singapore are relatively short and very walkable, so for me, it was more like a leisurely stroll in the park—lol.
Rochor River
This spot in the city is a great place to sit and relax on the benches along the river—if you don’t mind being surrounded by tall buildings. There’s also an ongoing construction project for a residential building rising beside the river, which will be completed soon!
King George's Avenue
This hotel's (Hotel NuVe) facade has a charming "old" design that still looks relevant and modern, which caught my attention.
Kitchener Road
Having the playground at the center of the commercial establishments has enhanced the overall vibe of this place.
Tyrwhitt Road
It’s so interesting to see a variety of building designs in the same area. The traditional shophouses here are incredibly well-preserved, and they also have a creative design as well.
Jalan Besar
I feel that the Jalan Besar area has a traditional yet modern vibe, which I find exciting. There are plenty of restored traditional shophouses that have been successfully transformed into commercial buildings, and I think that’s amazing. It reflects a significant achievement by the government in encouraging us to appreciate the importance of preserving our traditional lifestyle.
Serangoon Road
My final destination was City Square Mall, where I found another Christmas tree display. Some areas of the mall are currently under renovation, which is probably why half of it is barricaded by a temporary fence. Still, I saw a group of people relaxing on the benches near the display. And then, I noticed the liveliest playground, even at night.
Exploring the city in this spontaneous way always leads to surprising discoveries, whether it's a hidden gem or a new perspective. It’s a reminder that there’s always something worth seeing, even in familiar places. I’m already looking forward to my next adventure and the stories it will bring.
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That sounds like such a chill way to spend your evening! I love how you just go with the flow and let the streets surprise you.
It's something I do whenever I don't have any plans. :D It always turns out well because there are so many interesting things to see in the city.
I also get to learn new shortcuts and discover restaurants I might not have known about otherwise.
That sounds like the perfect way to explore the city! It's so cool how you can stumble upon new places and shortcuts when you're just wandering around. It's like every corner has something interesting waiting for you to discover!
Yes and it's something that I enjoy too :) and happy to share here on the platform.
What a beautiful city! Clean! I can't think of one urban center in the U.S. that is as clean as that.
I did note, though, Kitchener Road. I checked the history and it is named after Lord Kitchener...the very same man who committed atrocities during the Boer War. He herded people into concentration camps and was responsible for the deaths of many innocents, including children--it is said 22,000 children perished in the camps. It's an amazing lesson in human nature. One man's hero is another's villain.
Anyway, hope you don't mind that I reference him. Such a beautiful street named after such a man.
Thank you, @agmoore, for sharing this valuable information. I truly appreciate it and learned something new.
I’ve also noticed that many roads here in Singapore are named after historical figures I’m not entirely familiar with. This has inspired me to learn more about them, and I plan to share my findings during my next photowalk. Cheers!
My undergraduate degree is in history, and I taught it for a few years. I've forgotten a lot but that's the sort of thing that will jump out at me😇.
Really nice places, all places was so nice even if it is old or new
You're right about that. Even old buildings/places are nice too :)
The icon of Jalan Besar. My favourite scissors cut curry rice. The messier it is, the tastier it gets!
Yeah, one of the best 😁
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Wow! The architectural design of Hotel Nuve is impressive @curamax
I also like the huge Christmas tree and the rest of the decors on that area.