Ask Locals in Singapore!

Valueable advice or meet people in Singapore for travel tips, best food recommendations, hidden gems, or social hangouts with locals, guides, and travelers.

Trends in Singapore

#Intrigue 99+ #parking 99+ #spice 99+ #connectivity 99+ #Innovation 99+ #Hawker 99+ #luxury 99+ #Enigmatic 99+ #Motorsport 93 #secrets 91

delia · #Enigmatic

Sanny Park Mystery?

Sanny Park

So I was walking through Sanny Park last week, right by the old banyan tree – it’s HUGE – and I noticed this weird little door tucked away behind some bushes. It looked like it hadn't been opened in… more

Reply 1 Share · 3mos

melitta · 3mos

Nah, that's not unusual for Singapore. Old colonial buildings and forgotten bits are everywhere. Probably just an old utility access point, maybe for pipes or wiring. Or maybe it leads to a secret speakeasy... that's way more fun to imagine, though. Doubt it's anything sinister, but if you're really curious, maybe grab a friend and check it out during the day. Better safe than sorry, especially around that big old banyan tree. They do get some pretty gnarly roots.

delia · #shrines

Sanny Park Mysteries?

Sanny Park

So I spent a week exploring Sanny Park, really enjoyed the hawker center – the char kway teow was amazing! But I kept seeing these little shrines tucked away in the most random spots, like behind a… more

Reply 1 Share · 4h

maritamende · 4h

Yeah, those little shrines are pretty common in Singapore. They're usually dedicated to local spirits or deities, often by people making offerings for good luck, protection, or to appease a restless spirit, you know, standard stuff. Location doesn't really matter – they pop up everywhere. It's not necessarily creepy, more like... a reflection of the city's layered history and beliefs. Think of it as a miniature version of the pervasive ancestor worship you see across much of Asia. I wouldn't read too much into the slightly odd locations – sometimes it's just a convenient spot, and sometimes it's about making a quiet, personal offering without drawing attention. Nothing too sinister, I'd say.