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Today, Hougang is an HDB new town with over 40,000 housing units interspersed with pockets of private residential areas. There was also a fishing port at the end of Upper Serangoon Road beyond the seventh milestone. At Hougang Street 21, there was a well that is still identified as the tua jia kha (大井跤) well structure.
Mar 28, 2024 · Hougang is home to sweet cafes, good local food, a Japanese cemetery park and the famous Ponggol Nasi Lemak. With buzzing neighbours like Serangoon and Punggol, Hougang might seem a little quiet at first glance.
From gothic churches to good and cheap food, Hougang is the neighbourhood that keeps it real. Before it is the vibrant and mature estate it is today, Hougang was once a large area of forested...
Dec 14, 2022 · Hougang and Buangkok, we’re looking at you. Here are 10 things to do in Hougang and Buangkok – the most underrated neighbourhoods in the North-East – that make them worth a visit.
An estimated 179,500 HDB residents call Hougang home, and in the town, we manage 54,328 flats (as of 31 March 2018). Hougang is the largest HDB town based on land area.
Oct 30, 2020 · heritage and lesser-known stories of Hougang! EARLY HISTORY THE NAME “HOUGANG” The name “Hougang” that we know today is the Mandarin pronunciation of au kang, which means “at the back of the river” in both Teochew and Hokkien. The river in this case refers to Sungei Serangoon at the end of Upper Serangoon Road. Many long ...
What to eat in this quiet part of Singapore, from hawker grub to solid brunch plates at hipster cafes. Hougang, which has long been overshadowed by its hipper, more upscale neighbour Serangoon, seems to be holding its own of late, what with a new crop of modish spots opening up in the area in the last few years.
Dive into the history of Hougang by visiting key landmarks along Upper Serangoon Road that have been associated with the area for more than 70 years. This trail takes you down one of Singapore’s oldest roads and introduces sites that represent the diverse communities who lived and worked in Hougang.
Nov 16, 2021 · Places to Explore in Hougang. Iconic housing blocks, nature parks and more - read on to discover Hougang, the largest HDB town by land area! By Chua Pei Ling. 16 November 2021. From a rural, forested land to the largest HDB town by land area, Hougang is a place with a rich history.
Feb 5, 2021 · Here's why Hougang neighbourhood is one of the most cosy, historical places in Singapore with a variety of places, spaces and eateries to enjoy!
