Singapore’s multicultural makeup always seemed fascinating to me. Various ethnic groups congregate in the Garden City, including the Indian community with a tradition and culture that is very much alive today.

If you find yourself in the middle of it all (yes I’m talking about the buzzing Little India district), then you might as well go on a walking tour to get pretty snaps of anything and everything.

There are a lot of spots or monuments to Indian heritage

Just a disclaimer — if you’re all about fully appreciating the tale of Singapore’s Indian pioneers, you’re probably better off taking a guided tour (click here). There’s one that will take you through Tekka Centre (lively market), Tan Teng Niah (colorful Chinese temple & the last surviving villa in this neighborhood), and Sri Veeramakaliamman (ancient Hindu temple), before you end the day with MORE learnings about its rich history and Indian fragrances. 😛

You can also always have a DIY approach which is similar to our case. We had two hours to spare that day. Plus, I always make time for a quick scout around the hotel where I was staying just to be more familiarized with the area, and just so I know that everything is okay.

Anyhoo… our walk exposed us to pretty and colorful murals, places of worship, spots or monuments of Indian heritage, boutiques, hotels, and restaurants. Some of these were defo photo-worthy!

Here are 5 picture-perfect spots we chanced upon while on a Little India Walking Tour

Indian Heritage Centre (Campbell Lane)

This is closest to our hotel so it was a very convenient stopover. At the time, there was a Children’s Season event so huge adverts were plastered on the windows. We decided to take a photo with that as the background (yes to something colorful!). But even when your morning walk falls on a regular day, I think you can still take lots of good photos here. The building itself is sleek! If only we weren’t rushing, we would’ve loved to explore the galleries showcasing the beauty of Indian culture. I heard that there are over 400 artifacts on display.

Former House of Tan Teng Niah (Kerbau Rd)

How could I exclude this from the list? This is probably the most famous spot, specifically for influencers looking to up their #ootd game, or photographers keen to shoot the unique, colorful Chinese villa from the 1900s. Also…. come on. It’s hard to miss the Former House of Tan Teng Niah because of its colorful facade and architecture.

Fun fact: Tan Teng Niah was a Chinese businessman, and this place is the last surviving Chinese villa in Little India today.

Hey, the cream-colored establishment in front of the colorful house looks pretty decent for photos too!

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Check-Inn (Kerbau Rd)

One thing that caught my eye when we were out casually buying fruits was this black & white building. Check-Inn is a 3-star hotel on a street that is lined with shops and eateries. If you’re coming from the Former House of Tan Teng Niah, and you’re about to catch your next bus ride, you can easily spot this right before crossing the street.

Dunlop – Madras Streets

I found these particular streets appealing because you can basically take a photo of anything and it’ll come out good. It doesn’t matter whether you’re posing outside The Great Madras Boutique Hotel or in the middle of the lively thoroughfare adorned with colorful and beautiful shopfronts a.k.a. Dunlop Street. You won’t be disappointed.

As for us, we just took photos of the white establishment opposite the Singapore After-Care Association because of its stark contrast from the other shops. Our photography skills are nowhere near expert level haha obviously… but I’m already assuming that you guys would get a kick out of shooting here.

Saigon One alley (Dunlop Street)

There are actually lots of equally, if not prettier, murals in the area but we were too lazy to take photos then. Haha. It was pretty crowded that time so we just opted for spots where we could be our maarte selves in peace. If you are on your way to Jalan Besar MRT station, you’ll see an alley before exiting Dunlop St. The tip here is to make Saigon One your marker.

Got time to spare? There’s a cool Culture and Food Experiential Tour that’s infused with a thrilling twist. It’s a different way to explore the dynamic neighborhood, for sure.

The activity will have you join forces with The Ferryman, the netherworld policeman, on a quest to liberate trapped spirits. And of course, you’ll still be satisfying and challenging your taste buds.

I hope this short list of photo spots gave you a good perspective of Little India!