Saturday, September 13

SCGS Emerald Hill as I remember it

By Society of Tourist Guides (Singapore)

Step into the vibrant past of Emerald Hill, once home to the Singapore Chinese Girls’ School.

Date and time

Location

Former Singapore Chinese Girl School

37 Emerald Hill Singapore, 229313 Singapore

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Highlights

2 hours
In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Step into the vibrant past of Emerald Hill, once home to the Singapore Chinese Girls’ School. Relive the charm of school days through personal stories that bring history to life. Stroll down Emerald Hill Road, where beautifully restored shophouses — winners of prestigious Architectural Heritage Awards — line a streetscape brimming with old-world character. Then, look ahead as we reimagine the site’s future through the bold vision of the URA Grand Master Plan for SCGS.

Date: Saturday, 13 September 2025

Time: 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Meet: Former Singapore Chinese Girls’ School, outside the gate at 37 Emerald Hill

End: Former Singapore Chinese Girls’ School, outside the gate at 37 Emerald Hill

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

About The Guide

Suanny Gouw is an SCGS alumna who grew up in that area. Her tours are deeply personal, offering heartfelt reflections on heritage and childhood in Singapore.

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.