Tours & Trails

Lau Pa Sat Heritage Trail

Travel through time at Lau Pa Sat and uncover its journey from wet market to iconic hawker centre. Discover its vital role in preserving Singapore’s UNESCO-inscribed hawker culture.

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Programme Details
Date: 1 - 25 May
Time: All-day
Venue: Lau Pa Sat (18 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048582)
Price: Free

Lau Pa Sat Heritage Trail
A Journey Through Time & Flavours

More than a year in the making, the Lau Pa Sat Heritage Trail invites visitors on a fascinating journey back in time. Discover the iconic hawker market’s humble beginnings as a seaside wet market through immersive AR and VR experiences.

Step into the past and witness historic scenes, from the now-demolished Telok Ayer Police Station in its prime, to the old coastline along Raffles Quay, and the vibrant hustle of fishermen and roadside hawkers.

Explore the rich history of Singapore’s hawker culture and gain deeper insight into Lau Pa Sat’s pivotal role in safeguarding one of our nation’s most beloved UNESCO intangible cultural heritage traditions.





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