Sunday, September 14

Echoes of Arrival: The Immigrant Trail of Telok Ayer

By Society of Tourist Guides (Singapore)

“Echoes of Arrival” retraces the immigrant trail of Telok Ayer, where dreams and determination built a thriving port city.

Date and time

Location

Yueh Hai Ching Temple

30B Phillip Street Singapore, 048696 Singapore

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Highlights

2 hours
In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

“Echoes of Arrival” retraces the immigrant trail of Telok Ayer, where dreams and determination built a thriving port city. Visit temples, clan associations, and historic streets that tell stories of hope and hardship. This tour honours the legacy of Singapore’s early settlers.

Date: Sunday, 14 September 2025

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Meet: Yueh Hai Ching Temple

End: Thian Hock Keng Temple

This event is part of STGS' SG60 Tour Series. A City of Stories, Told 60 Ways.

About The Guide

Lora has 9 years of guiding experience and a passion for nature, culture, and heritage. Her warm and insightful storytelling makes every tour a heartfelt journey.

For any queries, please contact May at 96621186 (WhatsApp only).

Organized by

Society of Tourist Guides (Singapore)

Society of Tourist Guides (Singapore) was started in 2003 by a group of trainer guides with guiding experience between 18 to 30 years.The Society held its first International Tourist Guide Day (ITGD) event on 21 February 2004, with member guides offering free walking tours in Chinatown, Emerald Hill, Singapore River, Fort Canning and many more.

ITGD has been celebrated ever since at various site including Esplanade Park, Sentosa, Singapore Botanic Gardens, National Museum of Singapore, National Gallery Singapore, Asian Civilisation Museum etc.

The Society works closely with Singapore Tourism Board and other industry partners to promote the professionalism of tourist guides as the Tourism Ambassadors of Singapore.