Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Go beyond the usual landmarks and discover the hidden stories that shaped Bugis, from colonial Singapore and wartime history to its world-famous nightlife and pioneering transgender community.
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local soy bean drink
Snacks
Meeting Points
Departure
Exit D (MRT) at the car drop off point. Midtown Modern is also sometimes known as Guoco Midtown II.
Return
Rochor Original Beancurd
The Bugis Stories from Then to Them
About
Go beyond the usual landmarks and discover the hidden stories that shaped Bugis, from colonial Singapore and wartime history to its world-famous nightlife and pioneering transgender community.
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local soy bean drink
Snacks
Meeting Points
Departure
Exit D (MRT) at the car drop off point. Midtown Modern is also sometimes known as Guoco Midtown II.
Return
Rochor Original Beancurd
Itinerary
1
Bugis Street
Travel back in time to learn about the Bugis people, whose traditional understanding of gender recognised five distinct identities. This sets the stage for understanding why Bugis became such an important place in Singapore's LGBTQ+ history.
30 minutes
2
Bugis Village
Explore Bugis' transformation into one of colonial Singapore's busiest entertainment and red-light districts. Learn about Japanese migration, sex work, World War II and the social forces that shaped the neighbourhood.
30 minutes
3
Kuan Yin Thong Hood Cho Temple
Examine how healthcare, religion, law and media have influenced the lives of transgender people and people living with HIV.
15 minutes
4
Sri Krishnan Temple
Along the way, we'll separate myths from facts and explore changing public attitudes in Singapore.
15 minutes
5
Selegie
End by exploring the organisations and individuals who continue to support Singapore's transgender community today.
30 minutes
6
Singapore
Reflect on how far the country has come, the challenges that remain, and where the future may lead.
