Overview:
District 27 - Yishun, Sembawang, Admiralty
Yishun formerly known as Nee Soon, is a planning area and residential town located in the northeastern corner of the North Region of Singapore, bordering Simpang and Sembawang to the north, Mandai to the west, the Central Water Catchment to its southwest, Ang Mo Kio to its south, as well as Seletar and Sengkang to its east.
Nee Soon was one of the pioneers that opened up Sembawang. He served on the Rural Board from 1913 to 1921 and was also appointed a Justice of Peace. In the field of education, he was one of the founders of Chinese High School and was a member of the Raffles College Committee.
Nee Soon Road was officially named in 1950 by the Rural Board to facilitate postal services. Several roads in Yishun are named after his business concerns and family members. Nee Soon was a leading member of the Teochew clan association, and a close friend of Dr Sun Yat Sen.
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Lifestyle Vibes
Generally a quiet and sleepy part of Singapore and fully residential focused. Perfect for those who like to indulge in low-key living.
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Location - District 27
MRT Stations
Yishun, Sembawang, Admiralty
Affordable township to reside in
The development of Yishun started in 1976 with the first HDB apartments being built at the Chong Pang area. Yishun Neighbourhood 1 was developed 1981, followed by Neighbourhood 7 and Neighbourhood 2. Neighbourhood 6, 8 and 9 were developed in 1987, together with the Town Centre. Neighbourhood 3 and 4 followed slightly later in 1992. Construction of Neighbourhood 5 was started in 2009 and was completed in 2015. Neighbourhood 6 and 9 (Yishun Central), Yishun Neighbourhood 7 (Yishun West), and Yishun Neighbourhood 8 (Yishun South).
Within the Yishun vicinity, 8 of its neighbourhoods are allocated for construction of HDB apartments namely Yishun Neighbourhood 1 (Yishun North), Yishun Neighbourhood 2 (Taman Yishun), Yishun Neighbourhoods 3, 4 and 5 (Yishun East), Yishun
For nearby sembawang, despite the relatively large development in the Sembawang New Town, the area remains largely suburban, with military, industrial and recreational facilities at its periphery. It hosted a major naval base and port facilities since the early 20th century, and continues to handle regular shipping traffic today along its wharves.
F&B Entertainment
The culinary delights within District 27
928 Yishun Laksa chocked full of ingredients with chopped bee hoon, tau pok...
North-dwellers will surely be familiar with this place. Rated as one of the must-try laksa in Singapore.
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Yishun 925 Chicken Rice Stall has been diligently serving the masses for more than 20 years.
Its signature dish, the boneless chicken, is comfort food amongst the residents. Juicy and tender meats over a layer of soy joy.
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Lit Lit Sin Desserts green jelly, grass jelly and red beans, topped off with condensed milk.
On hot days, the ice may melt a bit faster. But the Singaporean way is to still down every drop of it, like slurping on a drink.
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Landmarks / Culture
Defining areas, places, events & architecture in District 27
Yishun Park
Developed on an old rubber estate, Yishun Park is home to an array of tropical fruit trees and natural vegetation.
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Allotment Gardens
Allotment gardens offer plots of land to individuals to rent for growing their own plants.
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Park Connector
The Yishun Park Connector links the Khatib Bongsu Park Connector to the Canberra Park Connector, etc.
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