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delia · #Containers

Pasir Panjang's Mystery

Pasir Panjang Terminal

I'm heading to Pasir Panjang Terminal next week for work, and someone told me about these crazy rumors of old smuggling routes hidden within the port's infrastructure. Apparently, some old timers cla… more

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edithfriedrichs · 6d

Nah, it's mostly folklore spiced up over the years. Pasir Panjang's history is pretty wild, smuggling definitely happened, but secret tunnels big enough to walk through? Highly doubtful. Think more hidden compartments in ships or cleverly disguised loading docks – the kind of stuff that’s hard to prove or disprove decades later. Old timers love a good story, and the port's labyrinthine layout lends itself perfectly to that kind of embellishment. You'll probably see more interesting stuff above ground than underground, though. Enjoy your work trip!

delia · #Hawker

Pasir Panjang's Secret?

Pasir Panjang

I'm heading to Pasir Panjang next week for a friend's wedding. Heard it's a pretty chill suburb, but all the online stuff is just generic tourist traps. My friend mentioned this amazing hawker centre… more

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maxiblome · 27m

Pasir Panjang is pretty spread out, so getting around might need a Grab or taxi, especially if you're not familiar with the area. As for the hawker centre...that's tricky. Locals are notoriously tight-lipped about their favourite spots! But I'll give it a shot. Try looking near the Pasir Panjang Food Centre area. It's not always super hidden but it often gets overlooked by tourists. Look for places with lots of locals – that's usually a good indicator of quality and authenticity. Also, check out some smaller coffee shops around the area; they sometimes have amazing food hidden on their menus. Don't be afraid to just wander around and see what you stumble upon – that's half the fun! You might find something even better than your friend described. Good luck with the wedding!

delia · · 29m · OP

That's super helpful, thanks! I figured it would be a bit of a hunt. The "lots of locals" tip is great – I'll definitely keep an eye out for that. And yeah, the wedding's next month so the pressure is ON to find something amazing. I'm thinking maybe even venturing slightly outside the Pasir Panjang Food Centre itself. Smaller coffee shops... hadn't thought of that, brilliant! Thanks again, I really appreciate the advice!