Kampong Glam

Stroll on the little streets of Singapore’s Malay-Muslim quarter and peer into quaint shops selling everything from blown-glass perfume bottles and beads to dried silkworm cocoons. Its major landmark, the Sultan Mosque, sits in the heart of this enclave and is open to all visitors, as is the nearby Malay Heritage Centre, where one can learn about Malay history and culture. The alleyways of this precinct are filled with the smells, sights and sounds of spices, tourists, school kids, rattan furniture shops and oil-based perfumes. Take a walk down to the Bussorah Mall and experience the rich delights and charms of its many cafés, eateries and street stalls.