Kampong Glam
Kampong Glam: the back story
Neighbourhood guide
About Kampong Glam: the back story
Kampong Glam gathers round Masjid Sultan on Muscat Street, with the textile shops of Arab Street and the small boutiques of Haji Lane.
The mosque
Masjid Sultan, 3 Muscat Street (sultanmosque.sg). Dress modestly at places of worship, covering shoulders and knees, and remove your shoes where asked.
The lanes
Arab Street and Haji Lane; Seroja and Atlas are close by.
Visit in the late afternoon, when the lanes come alive.
Our advice: respect prayer times when visiting the mosque.
Why it's on our list
- The mosque
- The lanes
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Kampong Glam: the back story before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Kampong Glam: the back story are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest MRT stations
- Nicoll HighwayCircle Line350 m4 min walk
- LavenderEast-West Line500 m6 min walk
- BugisDowntown LineEast-West Line850 m11 min walk
Key sights
- Masjid Sultan500 mWalk 6 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Raffles Singapore1.3 kmWalk 17 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- National Gallery Singapore1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Merlion Park2.0 kmWalk 26 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Gardens by the Bay2.3 kmWalk 29 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Sri Mariamman Temple3.0 kmWalk 38 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 13 min
- ION Orchard3.5 kmWalk 44 minCycle 18 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Singapore Botanic Gardens5.3 kmCycle 27 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Jewel Changi Airport15 kmCar or taxi 47 min
Main railway stations
- Woodlands Train Checkpoint (to JB Sentral)19 kmCar or taxi 57 min