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Emerald Hill Conservation area. Emerald Hill is a neighbourhood and a conservation area located in the planning areas of Newton and Orchard in Singapore.Former home to many members of the city-state's wealthy Peranakan community, it is located near Orchard Road.Many of its homes feature Chinese Baroque architecture. Emerald Hill also the setting for some of the short stories by the late ...
If the hustle and bustle of Orchard Road get too much for you, find refuge at the quaint hideaway that is Emerald Hill. Once a nutmeg and fruit orchard spearheaded by Postmaster General William ...
Nov 24, 2023 · Follow us on our Emerald Hill stroll… Photography: Amelia Ang. Emerald Hill used to be a nutmeg and fruit orchard, established by the acting Postmaster General William Cuppage in 1837, before being bought over by businessmen Seah Eng and Seah Boon Kang in 1900.
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I got the feeling that this small area just off Orchard Road was a very old part of Singapore. Quaint old buildings housed nice little pubs for the most part.
Feb 26, 2021 · The beautiful Emerald Hill area today was originally a jungle when the British first arrived at Singapore. The trees were cleared between 1819 and 1836 to provide fuel for the boiling of gambier leaves. After decades of exploitation, Emerald Hill became a barren wasteland, and was leased in 1837 to William Cuppage (1807-1872), who was…
Nestled just a stone’s throw away from Singapore’s bustling shopping district, Orchard Road, lies the charming neighborhood of Emerald Hill. This hidden gem is a quaint getaway amidst the city’s hustle and bustle, offering a vibrant blend of rich history and modern indulgences.
Deep Rooted History. Located amidst the hustle and bustle of Orchard Road, Emerald Hill was previously the site of a former nutmeg orchard, and subsequently developed into a fashionable abode for the wealthy Chinese and Straits-Chinese merchants.
Emerald Hill is a charming, picturesque neighbourhood located in Orchard and Newton areas of Singapore. This historic area is renowned for having some of the most vibrant and colourful houses in the country, home to an affluent community predominantly made up of Peranakan Chinese.
Emerald Hill, Singapore: See 329 reviews, articles, and 418 photos of Emerald Hill, ranked No.51 on Tripadvisor among 1,209 attractions in Singapore.
