Serangoon is a sprawling expanse of red-roof houses and glittering high rises standing next to boutiques and food markets. Serangoon boasts a range of social hubs, from leafy parklands and outdoor dining areas to sports complexes and shopping malls.

Things to do

If you’re looking for authentic international dining, head to the restaurants and bars around Serangoon Garden Way. I Love Happy Daze is perfect for a casual beer or wine, while iSTEAKS is one of the region’s top steakhouses. Duck into Hanwoori Restaurant for Korean barbecue or check out Oblong for delicious ice cream.

The nearby Serangoon Garden Market & Food Centre is a bustling hawker centre with stalls selling homemade cakes, local produce and unique souvenirs. For a look at the local culture, check out the Immaculate Heart of Mary, a prominent Catholic church near Serangoon ActiveSG Stadium, which hosts athletics competitions.

Get your shopping fix at the contemporary NEX shopping mall, one of the largest in Singapore with 340 retail and dining outlets. The mall also has a cinema, arcade and a rooftop garden and a children's play area. Browse through world-famous international stores, such as Sephora, H&M, UNIQLO, Smiggle and Cotton On. If you need to relax after shopping, head to Tavistock Avenue Park to stroll along the scenic walking trails, or visit the Serangoon Gardens Country Club for a swim or round of golf.

Culture vultures will love Serangoon’s proximity to some of Singapore’s most beautiful mosques and temples, including Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery, an early-20th-century Buddhist temple with distinct Eastern architecture. You’re also a 10-minute drive from The Air Force Museum, which showcases Singapore’s war history through interactive displays, fighter jets, real soldiers’ stories and other artefacts.

Getting around

Serangoon is serviced by numerous stops on the North East MRT Line and a city bus interchange at NEX shopping mall. You can also drive or catch taxis to get around.