Built in 1956, Kampong Lorong Buangkok in Hougang is the last surviving kampong (village) in mainland Singapore. Famous known as Kg. ‘Selak Kain’ in Malay, which meant ‘hitching up one’s sarong as the village is prone to flash flood during the monsoon season. As this is a private land, if ever acquisition happen, we got to bid goodbye to this old charm village. Unlike in Malaysia, wooden zinc houses are rare in Singapore given to the scarcity of land.
Up to date, less than 30 families live in this village houses which made of wood with zinc roofs connected by dirt gravel roads. Residents only need to pay their landlord merely less than $30 per month. Modern facilities such as toilet, electricity and water pipe has been installed in the late 60s.
Since I have relatives living here, I’m fortunate enough to pay a visit once a year during the festive season. Living in a simple life, far from hustle and bustle of city, is such an amazing atmosphere you can get in Singapore.
Old crystal wall light
Interior window and decor
Adorable kitten!
Cement floor, wooden structure, zinc roof and more cats!
Spot the 2 cats
Meowww!
Yes, they’re mating in public
A newly build double storey kampong
I admire the carvings decor on the door.
Back alley
Hardly to miss this Surau (Muslim prayer hall)
Surau entrance,where we seek solace and tranquility
Surau exterior
This old charm is facing uncertain future and that depends on the government whether to preserve or to be demolish. As for me, after living in the concrete jungle for years, I’m not sure I can cope to live in a simple life.
For those who want to enjoy the atmosphere, Lorong buangkok is located near Gerald Drive (off Yio Chu Kang Road).
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Lonely Travelog 
Awesome photos! :) Thanks for sharing. I’ve reblogged on mine, hope you don’t mind :D
Cheers.
Reblogged this on Gemlakshmi and commented:
The last surviving kampong/village in modern mainland Singapore
Looking to visit the kampung tomorrow, i’ll say hi to your aunt! :)
Great photos, and i really hope the government decides to preserve lor buangkok, or we’ll be loosing a big part of our heritage!
I second that! Let the young know how our kampong really looks like back then :) Thanks for dropping by. Cheers!
I’m staying at the HDB flats just next to Lorong Buangkok but have not visited it before. Are we allowed to go in to visit and snap some pictures?
Yes you can. It’s a small neighbourhood. You can explore it but not in their home tho.
all this while I thought Pulau Ubin is the only kampong area left in Singapore. Glad to know there is still a kampong in mainland Singapore. Though I am sure your government will redevelop this area, I pray that it will not be done in the near future. Let the younger generations know and feel how it feels like to live in kampong ambiance.
great photos btw bro!
Yes i second that. It’s important to preserve such kampong heritage albeit Singapore in need of land. Thanks bro for the compliment :)
Love the photos! Great job capturing a lesser known part of Singapore.
Thanks!
Love this! I hope the gahmen preserves this piece of historical Singapore, but I fear they won’t.
I fear for it too but likely in the future i’m sure there’s redevelopment.