Serangoon: The Little India of Singapore
The home of about 120,670 residents, Serangoon is located in the North-East Region of Singapore. Once a marshy land surrounded by the Serangoon river, the area has been predominantly transformed into a modern community filled with shopping malls, entertainment facilities, pockets of green spaces, top notch schools and various Serangoon properties ranging from HDBs to condo units.
It’s hard to trace the exact etymology of the word “Serangoon”. Though, others are suggesting that the town’s name came from the Malay word “rangong” which is a type of stork specie native in the swamps around Serangoon river.Although greatly influenced with Chinese and Malay culture, Indians were the original settlers of the area. And up until now, Serangoon exhibits a rich Indian cultural heritage naming it as the Little India of Singapore.
Public Transport in Serangoon
Forming a radial arterial road from the city center, it is easy to get in and out of Serangoon. Aside from public buses, taxis and hired private cars, the town is greatly served by the North East and Circle MRT Lines. Both of which provides a faster and more efficient journeys.The MRT stations that are conveniently located around the town includes Serangoon MRT Station, Farrer Park, Boon Keng, Potong Pasir, Woodleigh and Kovan.
Recreation in Serangoon
Serangoon has all the amenities and facilities one would expect from a highly developing metropolis.The Cancer Society and Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital are easily accessible as well as known schools like the Singapore Institute of Commerce, LASALLE College of Arts and Nanyang Junior College. Attractions in the area includes the Singapore Crocodile Farm, Serangoon Stadium and the 120 years Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple.
Shopping & Dining in Serangoon
This town is the home of the largest mall in the North-East Region of Singapore, the NEX shopping mall located right at the heart of Serangoon MRT station. Additionally, around the vicinity there’s the Eminent Plaza, Serangoon Plaza, Upper Serangoon Shopping Centre and Serangoon Garden Village. Restaurants and eateries are likewise abundant. The Bombay Magic Restaurant, Hoover Rojak, Chomp Chomp Food Centre and Pek Kio Market Food Court Centre are just some of the most notable ones.
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