Heritage Trails :: NHB Marked Trails :: Singapore River Trail

The Singapore River Trail (SRT) provides a guided introduction to monuments and sites of historical importance along the banks of the Singapore River. Spanning 6 kilometres in length, the Singapore River is an important waterway synonymous with the growth and development of Singapore. Storyboards and markers along the river, complemented by a trail brochure will help make your journey an enriching and enjoyable one. The Trail covers 3 major quays along the Singapore River: Boat Quay, Clarke Quay and Robertson Quay which have been designated by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) for conservation.

The Singapore River Trail (SRT) firstly, covers the Boat Quay area. Located nearest to the mouth of the river, Boat Quay was among the first areas to be redeveloped and now houses preserved Government buildings on its north bank and rows of restaurants, pubs and commercial buildings on its south bank.

The 2nd part of the Singapore River Trail will highlight the more significant historical sites in Clarke Quay and Robertson Quay. Covering an area approximately five times the size of Boat Quay, Clarke Quay and Robertson Quay were only developed in the later half of the 19th century after overcrowding at Boat Quay forced new godowns and factories to be built further upstream. The north bank of Clarke Quay has been redeveloped into a festival village hub combining dining, shopping and entertainment, while the south bank now houses rows of restaurants and pubs. Robertson Quay has been transformed into a residential cum commercial belt with riverside hotels, apartments and office buildings existing side-by-side with theatres, restaurants and pubs housed in restored godowns.