 Far East Square, Singapore
Far East Square is a conservation area within the Financial District of Singapore. Bounded by Cross Street, 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.
Far East Square, Water Gate (8 July 2006)
© Timothy Tye
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
Take the Singapore MRT to the Raffles Place MRT Station (EW14 / NS26) and walk a short distance from there.
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Location Map of Far East Square
Far East Square, Fire Gate (8 July 2006)
© Timothy Tye
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