A hub for Peranakan culture, Joo Chiat Rd is lined with ornate shophouses, dusty antiques workshops, Islamic fashion boutiques, low-fuss eateries and trendy cafes. The streets coming off are also worth exploring, particularly the stunning Peranakan terrace houses of Koon Seng Rd and Joo Chiat Pl.
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