Singapore travel guide
What to see in Kampong Glam
The Malay and Arab quarter, with the Sultan Mosque and Haji Lane.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from March to October
Kampong Glam highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Sultan Mosque
A golden dome.
- Haji Lane
A lane of shops and murals.
- Arab Street
Fabrics and carpets.
- Malay Heritage Centre
In the former palace.
- Cafés and restaurants
Turkish and Middle Eastern.
Day trips from Kampong Glam
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Kampong Glam
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Kampong Glam are from March to October.
- Jan with warnings
- Feb with warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov with warnings
- Dec with warnings
- from November to January
Northeast monsoon
From November to January it rains more, with heavy downpours almost every day.
What to do: You can go all year round; bring an umbrella and indoor plans for the afternoons.
- February
Lunar New Year (approximate dates)
Millions of people travel at this time: trains and flights are full and expensive, and many shops and restaurants close for several days.
What to do: Book transport weeks in advance and expect closures for the first three days.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a hawker centre. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Singapore guide.
Frequently asked questions about Kampong Glam
What to see in Kampong Glam?
Sultan Mosque, Haji Lane, Arab Street, Malay Heritage Centre and Cafés and restaurants.
What to see in Kampong Glam in one day?
Don’t miss Sultan Mosque, Haji Lane, Arab Street, Malay Heritage Centre and Cafés and restaurants. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Kampong Glam?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Kampong Glam are from March to October.
What day trips can you take from Kampong Glam?
Kampong Glam.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.