Jiak Kim Bridge, Central Area

Name: Jiak Kim Bridge
Address: Central Area, Singapore

#10 among attractions in Central Area

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The Jiak Kim Bridge is a pedestrian bridge in Singapore. The bridge spans the Singapore River near Robertson Quay. Constructed in 1999, it was named after Tan Jiak Kim, grandson of famous merchant and philanthropist Tan Kim Seng and son of Tan Beng Swee. He is also a prominent Straits-born Chinese merchant and political activist during the early 19th century. ()

Coordinates: 1°17'32"N, 103°50'9"E

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Central Region (River Valley)Central Area Singapore

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Jiak Kim Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Liang Court, 111 Somerset, Great World, Singapore, Read Bridge.

0.6 miE
Shopping centre, Shopping
Liang Court
17 min walk • Liang Court, located in the heart of Singapore along the Singapore River, has been a longstanding shopping centre known for its unique blend of Japanese and local culture. This shopping destination has served as a hub for both locals and tourists seeking a diverse...
0.6 miN
Shopping centre, Shopping
111 Somerset
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Singapore's bustling Orchard Road district lies 111 Somerset, a contemporary shopping centre that caters to both local shoppers and international visitors. This modern retail complex offers an eclectic mix of stores, dining options,...
~1430 ftW
Shopping centre, Shopping
Great World, Singapore
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the bustling city-state of Singapore, Great World is a vibrant shopping centre that serves as a one-stop destination for both locals and tourists alike. This contemporary mall, strategically located near the Orchard Road shopping belt, offers a...
0.7 miE
Bridge
Read Bridge
18 min walk • Read Bridge is a beam-structured bridge located at Clarke Quay within the Singapore River Planning Area in Singapore. The bridge crosses the Singapore River linking Clarke Quay to Swissôtel Merchant Court. The bridge was built in 1881, completed in 1889 and opened on 18 April 1889.
0.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Emerald Hill
18 min walk • 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.
0.6 miN
Shopping centre, Shopping
Cathay Cineleisure Orchard
17 min walk • Cathay Cineleisure Orchard is an urban mall located at 8 Grange Road, Singapore. The building is managed by Cathay Organisation under its subsidiary company of Cathay Cineleisure International.
0.6 miE
Bridge
Ord Bridge
15 min walk • Ord Bridge is a pedestrian bridge in Singapore. It spans the Singapore River at Clarke Quay, located in the Singapore River Planning Area within the Central Area. The Ord Bridge was built in 1886 to replace a demolished footbridge known as the ABC Bridge. The steel truss bridge was named after Colonel Sir Harry St.
0.5 miE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Sri Thendayuthapani Temple
14 min walk • The Sri Thendayuthapani Temple, better known as the Chettiars' Temple, is one of Singapore Hindu community's most important monuments. Completed in 1984, it replaces a much earlier temple built by the Chettiars. The temple was gazetted as a National monument of Singapore on 20 October 2014.
0.7 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Peranakan Place
18 min walk • Peranakan Place, formerly known as Peranakan Corner, is a row of six two-storey shophouses facing Orchard Road, built around 1902 at the intersection of Emerald Hill Road and Orchard Road in the planning area of Newton in Singapore. It forms part of the Emerald Hill Conservation Area within the Orchard district in central Singapore.
0.5 miE
Bridge
Clemenceau Bridge, Central Area
12 min walk • The Clemenceau Bridge is a pre-stressed concrete road bridge across the Singapore River in Singapore. The first bridge was opened in 1940 and was refurbished in 1991.
~1750 ftSE
Bridge
Alkaff Bridge
9 min walk • Alkaff Bridge is a pedestrian bridge in Singapore. It spans the Singapore River at Robertson Quay, located in the Singapore River planning area within the Central Area. The steel truss bridge is 55 metres in length and weighs about 230 tonnes. It is shaped like a tongkang, and is situated near the former Alkaff Quay.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jiak Kim Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Wetterling Teo Gallery, Central Area (6 min walk), Robertson Quay (8 min walk), Kim Seng Bridge, Central Area (9 min walk), Alkaff Bridge (9 min walk).

How to get to Jiak Kim Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jiak Kim Bridge:

Bus

Grand Copthorne Hotel • Lines: 16, 16M, 175, 195, 195A, 5, 75, 970, Nr5 (4 min walk)
Opposite Holiday Inn Atrium • Lines: 123, 186, 51, 64 (6 min walk)

Metro

Somerset • Lines: Nsl (15 min walk)
Fort Canning • Lines: Dtl (16 min walk)