About Far East Square
Far East Square is a conservation area within the Financial District of Singapore. Bounded by Cross Road, Telok Ayer Street, China Street and Pekin Street, Far East Square contains old shophouses that have been restored and readapted for present-day use. Covering an area of 16,550 sq meters (178,000 sq ft), the square has commercial space for restaurants, bars, shops, and other outlets catering mainly to the office crowds of the Financial District.
Within Far East Square, you can view the four different styles of shophouses: Early Style, Transitional Style, Late Straits Eclectic Style and Art Deco Style. These four styles appeared between 1840 and 1960's. Far East Square is approached through five gates, named after the five elements of the Chinese universe: metal, wood, water, fire and earth.
Within Far East Square is the Fuk Tak Chi Museum, the oldest temple to be built in Singapore, and today a museum.
Getting there
The nearest MRT stations are the Raffles Place Station (EW14 / NS26).
Where to stay
There is a wide selection of accommodation providers in Singapore. They range from budget inns and guesthouses to luxurious boutique hotels and branded chains. Your choice is entirely dependent on your budget and level of comfort expected. For mainstream hotels, check out hotels in Singapore for the best online prices, sourced from all the major providers. For guesthouses and other budget providers, check out hostels in Singapore for those with online booking facilities.
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Far East Square, Water Gate (8 July 2006)
© Timothy Tye
Location Map of Far East Square
Far East Square, Fire Gate (8 July 2006)
© Timothy Tye
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