{"id":170299,"date":"2024-09-18T18:14:16","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T10:14:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?p=170299"},"modified":"2026-01-18T11:48:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T03:48:07","slug":"kampong-lorong-buangkok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/kampong-lorong-buangkok\/","title":{"rendered":"Kampong Lorong Buangkok: Explore a historical slice of Singapore\u2019s story with us"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kampong Lorong Buangkok is Singapore&#8217;s last village, and has stood the test of time. A lot has changed in Singapore\u2019s short history. We\u2019ve seen the loss of one too many <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/historical-places-singapore-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">historical buildings<\/a> like Pearl Bank and Golden Mile Complex, reclaimed to become modern developments to add to our cityscape. It\u2019s a bittersweet feeling as the old paves the way for the new, and while these locales may be memorialised in textbooks and articles like ours, nothing beats experiencing them firsthand in all their glory. To that end, I decided to pay a visit to this village frozen in time.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Kampong Lorong Buangkok<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #333333;color:#333333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: 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href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/kampong-lorong-buangkok\/#what-you-need-to-know-our-tips-for-visiting\" title=\"What you need to know: Our tips for visiting\">What you need to know: Our tips for visiting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/kampong-lorong-buangkok\/#our-last-kampong-with-some-modern-touches\" title=\"Our last kampong, with some modern touches\">Our last kampong, with some modern touches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/kampong-lorong-buangkok\/#kampong-lorong-buangkoks-history-at-a-glance\" title=\"Kampong Lorong Buangkok\u2019s history, at a glance\">Kampong Lorong Buangkok\u2019s history, at a glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/kampong-lorong-buangkok\/#an-ode-to-kampong-lorong-buangkoks-fiercest-protector\" title=\"An ode to Kampong Lorong Buangkok\u2019s fiercest protector\">An ode to Kampong Lorong Buangkok\u2019s fiercest protector<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/kampong-lorong-buangkok\/#a-land-not-frozen-in-time\" title=\"A land not frozen in time\">A land not frozen in time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/kampong-lorong-buangkok\/#the-future-of-our-little-village\" title=\"The future of our little village\">The future of our little village<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/kampong-lorong-buangkok\/#frequently-asked-questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/kampong-lorong-buangkok\/#what-is-kampong-lorong-buangkok\" title=\"What is Kampong Lorong Buangkok?\">What is Kampong Lorong Buangkok?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/kampong-lorong-buangkok\/#where-is-kampong-lorong-buangkok-located\" title=\"Where is Kampong Lorong Buangkok located?\">Where is Kampong Lorong Buangkok located?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/kampong-lorong-buangkok\/#can-anyone-visit-kampong-lorong-buangkok\" title=\"Can anyone visit Kampong Lorong Buangkok?\">Can anyone visit Kampong Lorong Buangkok?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/kampong-lorong-buangkok\/#how-old-is-kampong-lorong-buangkok\" title=\"How old is Kampong Lorong Buangkok?\">How old is Kampong Lorong Buangkok?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/kampong-lorong-buangkok\/#why-is-it-the-only-kampong-left-in-singapore\" title=\"Why is it the only kampong left in Singapore?\">Why is it the only kampong left in Singapore?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/kampong-lorong-buangkok\/#can-i-take-pictures-or-film-there\" title=\"Can I take pictures or film there?\">Can I take pictures or film there?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/kampong-lorong-buangkok\/#is-there-parking-nearby\" title=\"Is there parking nearby?\">Is there parking nearby?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/kampong-lorong-buangkok\/#are-there-tours-or-guides-available\" title=\"Are there tours or guides available?\">Are there tours or guides available?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"kampong-lorong-buangkok-details-at-a-glance\"><\/span>Kampong Lorong Buangkok: Details at a glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Best for:\u00a0<\/strong>History buffs; students looking to volunteer; tour groups; anyone looking for a peaceful morning walk; education excursions<br \/>\n<strong>Price:\u00a0<\/strong>Free to enter<br \/>\n<strong>Opening hours:\u00a0<\/strong>Daily, 24 hours<br \/>\n<strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>Kampong Lorong Buangkok, 7 Lorong Buangkok, Singapore 547557<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-you-need-to-know-our-tips-for-visiting\"><\/span>What you need to know: Our tips for visiting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_301776\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-301776\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-301776 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/kampong-lorong-buangkok-2-900x643.png\" alt=\"kampong lorong buangkok\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/kampong-lorong-buangkok-2-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/kampong-lorong-buangkok-2-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/kampong-lorong-buangkok-2.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-301776\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Ashe Liao<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Contrary to popular belief, you don\u2019t need to be part of a tour group to enter Kampong Lorong Buangkok (although we\u2019d highly recommend it if it\u2019s your first time). Members of the public are free to enter the village if you\u2019re keen just to take a quiet stroll through the area.<\/p>\n<p>However, it\u2019s important to keep in mind that Kampong Lorong Buangkok isn\u2019t a museum. It\u2019s still a place of residence where people live their everyday lives. Don\u2019t enter their homes or climb the fences to get access to anything (apparently, this has happened more times than you would expect). Be mindful of where you explore, and avoid visiting at night so you don\u2019t disturb the peace. We\u2019re looking at you, ghost hunters.<\/p>\n<p>It can get pretty hot if you visit in the later parts of the day, so bring water and dress comfortably for the occasion. Or drop by in the morning when it\u2019s a little cooler. Bugs are aplenty, so arm yourself with insect repellent to avoid the mosquitoes. And if you\u2019re not comfortable with a squatting toilet, we suggest making sure your bladder is extra empty before visiting.<\/p>\n<p>There are also a couple of options to get there besides taking a cab. For those who are driving, the multistory carpark at 998 Buangkok Crescent is a short five-minute walk to the entrance of Kampong Lorong Buangkok. There are also lots of bus stops nearby, and you can hitch a ride from <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/neighbourhood-guide-bishan-things-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bishan<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/ang-mo-kio-food-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ang Mo Kio<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/serangoon-gardens-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serangoon<\/a>, or Yio Chu Kang MRT to get to any of them.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"our-last-kampong-with-some-modern-touches\"><\/span>Our last kampong, with some modern touches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_301777\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-301777\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-301777 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/kampong-lorong-buangkok-3--900x643.png\" alt=\"kampong lorong buangkok\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/kampong-lorong-buangkok-3--900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/kampong-lorong-buangkok-3--768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/kampong-lorong-buangkok-3-.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-301777\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Ashe Liao<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Since it was my first time visiting Kampong Lorong Buangkok, I decided to sign my colleague and myself up for a tour with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgotoursingapore.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Let\u2019s Go Tour Singapore<\/a>. The promise of old kampong stories and the development of the village drew me immediately. And with a ton of burning questions in my back pocket, I figured, why not enlist the help of experts who should know way more about the locale than I could Google about?<\/p>\n<p>In the cab ride on the way there, we cut through the flats in Buangkok before traversing through a small road with a little fork that led to the village. Greeted warmly by our tour guide, Yap, he takes us through the long pathway leading up to the heart of Kampong Lorong Buangkok while telling us stories about the village he\u2019s learned over the years, thanks to the countless conversations he\u2019s had with the residents.<\/p>\n<p>As we ventured further in (briefly attacked by huge bugs on the way), it got noticeably quieter. The usual sounds of construction and traffic that I\u2019m so used to become replaced with the low hum of buzzing insects and people strolling through the village. Yap greets some people along the way, speaking familiarly to an adorable makcik (auntie) who smiles at us and tells him about how she\u2019s about to head out for a doctor\u2019s appointment.<\/p>\n<p>The village is rustic, and everything I imagined a kampong would look like \u2013 with the exception of some modern tweaks. You\u2019ll spy air conditioning units and televisions in some living rooms, woven into this simple way of life over time. I even spotted a Mercedes parked in the yard of one of the homes. Quite the juxtaposition, I\u2019d say.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"kampong-lorong-buangkoks-history-at-a-glance\"><\/span>Kampong Lorong Buangkok\u2019s history, at a glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_301778\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-301778\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-301778 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/kampong-lorong-buangkok-4-900x643.png\" alt=\"kampong lorong buangkok\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/kampong-lorong-buangkok-4-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/kampong-lorong-buangkok-4-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/kampong-lorong-buangkok-4.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-301778\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Ashe Liao<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Originally owned by traditional Chinese medicine seller Sng Teow Koon in 1956, the previously 21,460 square metre land was used to grow herbs and plants for his business. A community started to blossom as Malay plantation workers asked Mr Sng if they could rent small areas of the land to set up houses for themselves. At its peak, over 40 families made the kampong their home.<\/p>\n<p>After Mr Sng passed away, ownership of the land was passed along to his youngest daughter, Sng Mui Hong. The mix of Chinese and Malay families in the village pays $6.50 to $30 in rent, depending on the amount of land they occupy. Before anyone starts getting excited about potentially snagging a kampong holiday home for cheap, we\u2019ll have to pump the brakes on that. As of now, only direct family members of the original tenants get to rent the homes in Kampong Lorong Buangkok.<\/p>\n<p>Before being renamed, the village was known as Kampong Selak Kain (to hitch one\u2019s skirt), alluding to the flood-prone nature of the land. Yap tells us that the floods were often devastating, and recounts stories of how Ms Sng had to carry children out of the area to ensure they were out of danger. Thankfully, the installation of canals helped to lessen the frequency of floods. With that transformation, Ms Sng then renamed the village to the Kampong Lorong Buangkok we know today.<\/p>\n<p>As generations of children grew up and moved from the tranquil countryside to lofty HDBs, the number of families residing in the village dwindled. However, some residents continue to stay, choosing the village&#8217;s quiet over the city noise.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"an-ode-to-kampong-lorong-buangkoks-fiercest-protector\"><\/span>An ode to Kampong Lorong Buangkok\u2019s fiercest protector<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_301779\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-301779\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-301779 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/kampong-lorong-buangkok-5-900x643.png\" alt=\"kampong lorong buangkok\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/kampong-lorong-buangkok-5-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/kampong-lorong-buangkok-5-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/kampong-lorong-buangkok-5.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-301779\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Ashe Liao<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We were previously warned that we might not get a chance to see Ms Sng, as visits are dependent on her mood. Lucky for us, she seemed to be in high spirits.<\/p>\n<p>Despite being in her 70s, Ms Sng isn\u2019t afraid of hard work. She\u2019s spry and energetic, raking up leaves in her front yard when we walk by. She asks me about my race (my Indonesian roots must\u2019ve made this answer a bit hazy), and I laugh while replying in broken Mandarin that I\u2019m Chinese. We were also tickled with a brief rundown of her very colourful life. Did you know, she used to be a canteen helper, bus conductor, and even a getai singer?<\/p>\n<p>After some small talk, she asked if we wanted to take some bilimbi \u2013 a type of sour fruit \u2013 home with us. Before we could even respond, she eagerly whips out her bountiful harvest, dropping handful after handful of bilimbi in front of us, then moving on to entertain a group of students who stopped by for a morning of volunteer work.<\/p>\n<p>The youngest of four siblings, Ms Sng is truly a force to be reckoned with. In honour of her father\u2019s wishes to keep the village alive, she\u2019s maintained the current status quo for years, refusing to raise rent prices or allow outsiders to reside in the village. She ignores the multi-million dollar price tag people have put on her land, insistent that she will never sell it. Filial, loyal, and fierce, she protects the peace with an iron fist.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a-land-not-frozen-in-time\"><\/span>A land not frozen in time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_301781\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-301781\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-301781 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/kampong-lorong-buangkok-6-900x643.png\" alt=\"kampong lorong buangkok\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/kampong-lorong-buangkok-6-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/kampong-lorong-buangkok-6-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/kampong-lorong-buangkok-6.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-301781\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Ashe Liao<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Despite its tranquillity in comparison to the rest of our buzzing metropolitan city, Kampong Lorong Buangkok isn\u2019t shielded away from the typical issues that arise in everyday life. The old kampong spirit has been lost with time and the interference of unwanted visitors. Gone are the days when the villagers could safely leave their gates open and doors unlocked for all to come and go as they please.<\/p>\n<p>I imagined a bustling kampong, passing by older villagers sitting on their porches, making loud and unabashed conversations from one yard to the next. Hearty greetings, animals running amock, and friendly residents were all part of my (perhaps overly naive) perception of what this village would look like.<\/p>\n<p>But nothing is as rosy as it seems. Locked doors, closed curtains, and fences that separate and arbitrarily demarcate which land belonged to whom told me a different story. Our preconceived notions of what kampong life looks like will have to be parked aside for reality. Over time, I imagine disagreements and upsets popping up, especially when your home is opened up to prying eyes and tourists who view this way of life as a novelty and spectacle.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-future-of-our-little-village\"><\/span>The future of our little village<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_301783\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-301783\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-301783 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/kampong-lorong-buangkok-7-900x643.png\" alt=\"kampong lorong buangkok\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/kampong-lorong-buangkok-7-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/kampong-lorong-buangkok-7-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/05\/kampong-lorong-buangkok-7.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-301783\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Ashe Liao<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>My major burning question for Yap was how Kampong Lorong Buangkok managed to escape being reclaimed over the years. And the answer turned out to be more utilitarian than I thought. With the amount of land Kampong Lorong Buangkok currently occupies \u2013 about 1.2 hectares right now \u2013 it\u2019s too small for any major development plans. In essence, it\u2019s been left alone because there\u2019s no use for it. Pretty heartwrenching if you ask me.<\/p>\n<p>On the flip side, there\u2019s a lighter note. After conversations about its redevelopment started in 2017, the previous Ang Mo Kio MP Intan Azura Mohktar began pushing for the preservation of the village instead of tearing it down. By putting Kampong Lorong Buangkok in this new spotlight, the hope is that, like St. Andrew\u2019s Cathedral, <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/lau-pa-sat-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lau Pa Sat<\/a>, and various shophouses, the village can be conserved as part of our history.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, I could\u2019ve Googled for all this information on my own time. But I\u2019m thrilled to have gone for a tour instead. Deep diving into Kampong Lorong Buangkok\u2019s history is so different when you actually get to see the location for yourself. And thanks to the wonderful relationship the tour team has built with the villagers over the years, we even got the opportunity to enter spaces you normally wouldn\u2019t have access to.<\/p>\n<p>While discussions about reclaiming Kampong Lorong Buangkok will inevitably resurface, we can comfort ourselves knowing that the situation will likely be years down the road. So if you\u2019re thinking about visiting, this little slice of island paradise will be here for a long time. Just don\u2019t let the opportunity pass by.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"faqs-accordion\"><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-kampong-lorong-buangkok\"><\/span>What is Kampong Lorong Buangkok?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div><p>Kampong Lorong Buangkok is Singapore last surviving village. It's a glimpse into what life looking like in Singapore before rapid modernisation.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-is-kampong-lorong-buangkok-located\"><\/span>Where is Kampong Lorong Buangkok located?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div><p>The village is close to Buangkok MRT Station and sits just off Buangkok Green in the northeast of Singapore.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-anyone-visit-kampong-lorong-buangkok\"><\/span>Can anyone visit Kampong Lorong Buangkok?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div><p>Yes, it's a publicly accessible neighbourhood and you don't need a ticket to enter. However, as this is still a residential area, you should respect the villagers space and avoid being rowdy.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-old-is-kampong-lorong-buangkok\"><\/span>How old is Kampong Lorong Buangkok?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div><p>The kampong dates back to the 1950s, making it one of the oldest surviving rural settlements.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-is-it-the-only-kampong-left-in-singapore\"><\/span>Why is it the only kampong left in Singapore?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div><p>Due to rapid development, most kampongs were cleared out and moved into public housing. Kampong Lorong Buangkok has survived thanks to its private land ownerships and resident persistence.<\/p>\n<p>Realistically, the land is also too small to be used for any development at this time.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-i-take-pictures-or-film-there\"><\/span>Can I take pictures or film there?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div><p>Yes, but respect the privacy of its residents and avoid entering homes without permission.<\/p>\n<\/div><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-there-parking-nearby\"><\/span>Is there parking nearby?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div><p>There are residential carparks you can utilise at HDBs nearby the village. 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