Balestier, Singapore/East Coast

Name: Balestier
Address: 400 Balestier Road, Singapore/East Coast, Singapore

#5 among attractions in Singapore/East Coast

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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. The area is home to rows of shophouses, such as the Sim Kwong Ho Shophouses, the Balestier Art Deco Shophouses, 412-418 Balestier Road, and 601-639 Balestier Road, low-rise apartments and commercial buildings as well as a shopping mall known as Shaw Plaza. However, Shaw Plaza has since closed down and is under construction. Balestier also has another mall, Zhongshan Mall. There are several lighting and electrical shops along Balestier Road, which is also home to the Ceylon Sports Club and the Indian Association. The area is known for its food such as bak kut teh and chicken rice. In the area, there are several apartments, condominiums, and budget hotels. ()

Coordinates: 1°19'33"N, 103°51'1"E

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400 Balestier RoadCentral Region (Novena)Singapore/East Coast Singapore

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

Nearby attractions include: Square 2, City Square Mall, Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Siong Lim Temple.

0.6 miSW
Town, Shopping centre, Shopping
Square 2
15 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...
1.1 miSE
Shopping centre, Shopping
City Square Mall
28 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...
0.9 miSE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple
24 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.
0.5 miNE
Temple, Buddhist architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Siong Lim Temple
14 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.
~1770 ftN
Sport venue, Sport
Toa Payoh Sports Hall
9 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.
0.6 miN
Church
Church of the Risen Christ
17 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.
~1510 ftNW
Museum, Historical place
Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
8 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.
0.9 miSE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple
23 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.
~1960 ftNW
Park
Toa Payoh Town Park
10 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.
~1670 ftW
1°19'38"N • 103°50'46"E
Zhongshan Mall
9 min walk • Shopping centre, Shopping
1.1 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Mustafa Centre, Singapore/East Coast
29 min walk • Mustafa Centre is one of Singapore's 24-hour shopping malls on Syed Alwi Road in the cultural district of Little India, within the planning area of Kallang. Within a walking distance from Farrer Park station on the North East line, Mustafa Centre is a retail hub attracting many shoppers with its wide variety of products and services.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Balestier?

Nearby attractions include Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall (8 min walk), Burmese Buddhist Temple (8 min walk), Toa Payoh Town Park (10 min walk), Whampoa, Singapore/East Coast (10 min walk).

How to get to Balestier by public transport?

The nearest stations to Balestier:

Bus

Before Balestier Plaza • Lines: 130, 131, 145, 186, 21 (2 min walk)
Opposite Shaw Plaza • Lines: 130, 131, 131A, 145, 186, 21 (2 min walk)

Metro

Toa Payoh • Lines: Nsl (13 min walk)
Novena • Lines: Nsl (15 min walk)