
These days, my weekends are all about "Citywalk" — grabbing a coffee, putting on comfy shoes, and just exploring the city one street at a time. 🚶♀️🏙️
It's not about sightseeing like a tourist — it's about feeling the vibe, finding hidden gems, and letting the city show you its real face.
After a few weekends of trying different routes, here are 5 favorites you just can't miss!
Maybe you'll want to grab your sneakers after reading this too!
🌆 1. Old Town Hidden Corners — Chinatown, Singapore 🇸🇬
Wandering through Chinatown in Singapore felt like stepping into another time.
I spent a morning getting lost in little alleys like Ann Siang Hill and Telok Ayer Street — found tiny secondhand bookstores, an old-school bakery selling butter buns for just SGD 1, and beautiful murals hidden between buildings. 📚🍞🎨
✨Tip: Start early around 8 AM — you'll catch the morning market buzz and beautiful soft lighting for photos.
🍃 2. Riverside Stroll + Coffee Break — Clarke Quay to Robertson Quay, Singapore 🇸🇬
Walking along the Singapore River is honestly so underrated.
I started from Clarke Quay, followed the river upstream for about 4km, and finished at Robertson Quay.
The view? Boats gliding by, dogs playing, uncles fishing — pure peaceful city vibes. 🚤🐶
At the end, I grabbed an iced latte at Common Man Coffee Roasters ($7 SGD but so worth it).
✨Tip: Go around 5 PM to catch golden hour — everything glows!
🏙️ 3. Skyscraper Views at Sunset — Marina Bay, Singapore 🇸🇬
For the modern city feels, I did a sunset walk starting at Marina Bay Sands, passing the ArtScience Museum and Esplanade.
As the sun dipped, the skyscrapers and water reflections were insanely beautiful. 🌇🏢
✨Tip: Bring a small tripod if you wanna snap night shots!
Bonus: It's all free — you just pay for your snacks if you stop!
🌳 4. Art Parks + Little Museums — Gillman Barracks, Singapore 🇸🇬
Gillman Barracks is like a playground for art lovers hidden inside lush greenery.
I walked around different galleries for free, and found a tiny museum called NTU Centre for Contemporary Art (some exhibitions cost $5 SGD). 🎨🖼️
✨Tip: Stop at Creamier Café nearby for a scoop of sea salt gula melaka ice cream — it's $4.50 SGD and legendary.
🛍️ 5. Weekend Market Loops — Tiong Bahru Market, Singapore 🇸🇬
Citywalk + food hunt = best plan ever.
I looped around Tiong Bahru Market — grabbed char kway teow for $4 SGD, checked out indie bookstores like BooksActually (moved online but pop-ups still happen!), and explored Yong Siak Street full of cute shops. 🍜📖
✨Tip: Go on Sunday mornings for the full experience — lively but not packed.
💬 Let's Talk, Lykkers!
Since I started doing Citywalks, my weekends feel way more refreshing and fun! 🌞💬
Which Citywalk route would you wanna try first?
Or if you've got a secret city spot, tell me please — I'm always looking for new adventures! 🚶♀️🧡 Drop it in the comments!