Tan Teck Guan Building, Central Area

Name: Tan Teck Guan Building
Address: Central Area, Singapore

#44 among attractions in Central Area

Memorial, Neo-georgian architecture, Neoclassical architecture

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Tan Teck Guan Building is a historic building on College Road, within the compound of Singapore General Hospital in Bukit Merah, Singapore. The building currently houses offices of the Ministry of Health. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 1°16'50"N, 103°49'59"E

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Central Region (Bukit Merah)Central Area Singapore

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Tan Teck Guan Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum, Singapore City Gallery, Sri Mariamman Temple, People's Park Complex.

0.8 miE
Museum, Buddhist architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Singapore's Chinatown, the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum is a remarkable cultural landmark that attracts both worshippers and tourists alike. This majestic four-story temple, completed in 2007, is said to house the left canine tooth of...
0.8 miE
Museum, Specialty museum
Singapore City Gallery
22 min walk • The Singapore City Gallery is an urban planning museum that offers a glimpse into Singapore's transformative journey from a developing nation to one of the most sophisticated and well-planned cities in the world. Located in the heart of the city, the gallery is a...
0.8 miE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Sri Mariamman Temple
22 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Singapore's bustling Chinatown, the Sri Mariamman Temple stands as a vivid testament to the city's rich cultural tapestry. This Hindu temple, the oldest in Singapore, was founded in 1827 by Naraina Pillai, an immigrant from South India.
0.7 miE
Shopping centre, Shopping, Spa
People's Park Complex
19 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Chinatown in Singapore, People's Park Complex is a commercial and residential building that stands as a testament to the city-state's urban development. This iconic shopping centre, with its unmistakable brutalist architecture, was completed in...
0.8 miNE
Shopping, Department store
Yue Hwa, Central Area
21 min walk • Yue Hwa Building is a historic building located at the junction of Eu Tong Sen Street and Upper Cross Street in Chinatown, Singapore, next to Chinatown MRT station.
0.7 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
The Majestic
20 min walk • The Majestic, a historical landmark nestled in the heart of Singapore, is an emblematic theatre that has stood the test of time. Established in 1928, this iconic venue was initially a Cantonese opera house that later transitioned into a cinema, captivating audiences...
0.4 miE
Protected area
Bukit Pasoh Road, Central Area
10 min walk • Bukit Pasoh Road is a road in Tanjong Pagar within the Outram Planning Area of Singapore. The road starts from Neil Road which is one way, but becomes two ways, when the road forks out into two parts, with one becoming Teo Hong Road, with both roads ending at New Bridge Road.
0.7 miE
Interesting neighbourhood
Chinatown
18 min walk • Chinatown is a subzone and ethnic enclave located within the Outram district in the Central Area of Singapore. Featuring distinctly Chinese cultural elements, Chinatown has had a historically concentrated ethnic Chinese population.
0.8 miN
Bridge
Jiak Kim Bridge, Central Area
22 min walk • 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.
0.8 miNE
Bridge
Alkaff Bridge
21 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.
0.8 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Duxton Hill
20 min walk • Duxton Hill is a small hill, as well as the name of a road, located in Tanjong Pagar in the Downtown Core district of Singapore. The road leads from Tanjong Pagar Road to the peak of the hill, and is intersected by Duxton Road. Duxton Road is a one-way road linking Neil Road to Craig Road.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tan Teck Guan Building?

Nearby attractions include College of Medicine Building (2 min walk), SGH War Memorial (3 min walk), St. Matthew's Church (6 min walk), Tiong Bahru (6 min walk).

How to get to Tan Teck Guan Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tan Teck Guan Building:

Bus

Opposite Blk 149 • Lines: 120, 147, 167, 196, 197, 961, 961M (6 min walk)
Blk 149 • Lines: 120, 147, 167, 196, 197, 961, 961M (6 min walk)

Metro

Outram Park • Lines: Ewl, Nel, Tel (13 min walk)
Tiong Bahru • Lines: Ewl (15 min walk)

Aerialway

Faber Peak • Lines: Singapore Cable Car (30 min walk)
Harbourfront • Lines: Singapore Cable Car (38 min walk)

Train

VivoCity (33 min walk)