Whampoa, Singapore/East Coast

#68 among attractions in Singapore/East Coast

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Whampoa is a housing estate located in the subzone of Balestier, which is a part of Novena planning area in Singapore, as defined by the Urban Redevelopment Authority. Within the context of the Housing and Development Board, however, Whampoa forms part of the Kallang/Whampoa New Town, together with the various housing precincts located in the adjacent Kallang planning area. This makes Kallang/Whampoa the only HDB new town that encompasses two planning areas, namely Novena and Kallang. ()

Coordinates: 1°19'30"N, 103°51'21"E

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300 Whampoa DriveCentral Region (Novena)Singapore/East Coast Singapore

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Whampoa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Square 2, City Square Mall, Balestier, Thekchen Choling.

0.9 miW
Town, Shopping centre, Shopping
Square 2
23 min walk • Square 2 is a vibrant shopping centre located in the heart of Singapore, specifically at the Novena area, and is part of an integrated development that includes the Novena Medical Center. This modern mall provides a unique shopping experience with its five floors of...
0.9 miS
Shopping centre, Shopping
City Square Mall
25 min walk • City Square Mall, located at the intersection of Serangoon and Kitchener Roads, stands as a modern beacon of retail therapy in the heart of Singapore. This eco-friendly shopping centre, opened in 2009, is a favorite among locals and tourists alike, offering a diverse...
0.4 miW
Protected area
Balestier, Singapore/East Coast
10 min walk • Balestier is a sub zone located in the planning area of Novena in the Central Region of Singapore. The main road, Balestier Road, links Thomson Road to Serangoon Road and the road continues on as Lavender Street.
1 miS
Temple
Thekchen Choling, Singapore/East Coast
25 min walk • Thekchen Choling is a registered Buddhist organisation in the Republic of Singapore. The organisation was started in 2001 by Singha Thekchen Rinpoche and a group of his initial disciples. The organisation promotes non-sectarian Buddhism, emphasizing understanding of Theravada and Mahayana teachings.
0.8 miS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple
21 min walk • Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple or Sri Perumal Temple is one of the oldest temples in Singapore. It is located in Little India within the planning area of Kallang along Serangoon Road, where its tall Gopuram shows the different incarnations of Lord Vishnu.
~1900 ftN
Temple, Buddhist architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Siong Lim Temple
10 min walk • Siong Lim Temple, also known as Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery, is a Buddhist monastery located in Toa Payoh, Singapore, next to the Pan Island Expressway. The temple was founded in 1898, but the construction of the premises only began in 1902 by Low Kim Pong and was completed in 1907.
0.5 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
Toa Payoh Sports Hall
12 min walk • The Toa Payoh Sports Hall is located in the heart of a residential community in the central region of Singapore and is part of the Toa Payoh Sports & Recreation Centre.
0.8 miNW
Church
Church of the Risen Christ
20 min walk • The Church of the Risen Christ is a Roman Catholic church in Singapore. It is located at Toa Payoh Central in the Toa Payoh Housing Estate and was founded in 1971.
0.7 miW
Museum, Historical place
Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
17 min walk • The Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, also known as Wan Qing Yuan, and formerly as the Sun Yat Sen Villa, is a two-story colonial style villa in Balestier, Singapore.
0.7 miS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple
19 min walk • Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple is a Buddhist monastery in Singapore. The temple was originally set up by Venerable Vutthisara of Thailand. The present premises are located at Race Course Road in Singapore.
0.7 miNW
Park
Toa Payoh Town Park
17 min walk • Toa Payoh Town Park is located at the junction of Lorong 2 Toa Payoh and Lorong 6 Toa Payoh. Park size is 4.8 hectares.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Whampoa?

Nearby attractions include Siong Lim Temple (10 min walk), Balestier, Singapore/East Coast (10 min walk), Sri Lankaramaya Buddhist Temple (13 min walk), Elim Church Singapore (15 min walk).

How to get to Whampoa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Whampoa:

Bus

Saint Michael's Terminal • Lines: 124, 125, 129, 131, 131A, 186, 21 (3 min walk)
Blk 114 • Lines: 124, 125, 129, 131, 131A, 139, 139M, 186, 21 (3 min walk)

Metro

Boon Keng • Lines: Nel (14 min walk)
Toa Payoh • Lines: Nsl (20 min walk)