Bedok | A Guide to Singapore’s Favorite Neighborhood
Looking for things to do in Bedok? Check out our guide for students and families with kids. We explore the neighborhood with you in mind!
Looking for a guide to Bedok? This is the perfect place to start. Learn about the best places to eat, play, and explore in this vibrant Singapore neighborhood with kids in mind.
Bedok is a vibrant, historic neighbourhood in Singapore. Located on the eastern coast of the island, Bedok has long been a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. With a deep-rooted heritage that spans centuries, it’s easy to see why this area continues to draw so many people. Home to some of Singapore’s most beloved attractions, including Bedok Jetty and East Coast Park. It’s no surprise that Bedok is the ideal place to soak up Singaporean culture. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful walk along the jetty or an exciting activity like windsurfing at East Coast Park. Bedok has something for everyone. With its rich history, stunning scenery and abundance of activities, it’s no wonder why Bedok is a popular destination for visitors to Singapore.
There will be some 5,400 Build-to-Order (BTO) flats offered in the upcoming May 2023 BTO exercise. Some of these will be in Tengah, Bedok, Kallang Whampoa and Serangoon. The mature estates of Bedok and Serangoon in particular will get Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats for the first time in some seven and nine years respectively. The HDB gave the numbers in a statement on Tuesday (28 February), where it added that there will be between 5,200 and 6,200 flats in the August exercise. These will be in Choa Chu Kang, Tengah, Bukit Merah, Kallang Whampoa and Queenstown. HDB also said that it will continue to monitor the housing demand closely. HDB is “prepared to launch up to a total of 100,000 flats from 2021 to 2025”. On Tuesday, the HDB launched its first BTO exercise of the year, with 4,428 flats put up for sale. It has been put across five projects in four locations with a mix of mature and non-mature estates. They are namely Kallang Whampoa, Queenstown, Jurong West and Tengah.
