Do you know that there’s still a kampong (meaning village in Malay) in Singapore? Not a deserted kampong but one where there are still people living there. It’s known as Kampong Lorong Buangkok.
Even about two years ago, I read that the village might be demolished. But I’m so glad that it’s still around today and after months of talking about bringing my boy to visit the place, we finally made our way there over the Hari Raya Puasa weekend.
Entrance of Kampong Lorong Buangkok
If you drive, getting to Kampong Lorong Buangkok is quite easy. You can find the directions using google map, just type in “8 Lorong Buang Kok”. If you are taking the public transport, you can read this blog post on how to get there.
As we visited during the Hari Raya Puasa holiday, there were many people going in and out of the village to visit their relatives who live there. We also saw quite a number of cyclists.
The village was bigger than I imagined. Wooden houses were scattered around the village in a rather haphazard manner, some looked run down while others seem to have been given a face lift not so long ago. Each house has their own character, reflecting the taste, lifestyle and probably economic standing of those who live there. Something I found interesting were the front porches…
For my little boy, it was a whole new experience. There was much for him to see and explore.
Besides the houses, the village is also a great place to learn about plants. There were banana trees, papaya trees, chili plants and more.
Then there were the animals – from birds, cats to dog; we even spotted what we thought was a hornbill. According the one villager we spoke to, it has been around there for quite a long while and she believes there’s more than one.
Below are more photos of what we saw around the village. Like the unique letterboxes..
The village mosque…
A ‘secret path’…
A stone bench…
Have I convince to make a trip here? I would say it’s really worth at least a visit. And hurry, before it’s gone for good. One useful tip: don’t forget the mosquito patch!
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Hi! Din’t know there’s a secret path! It has to be secret right? heheh…
I was there about a year ago! Great to know that the kampong is still around. I think it is smaller as compared to demolished Sembawang Kampong which my aunt used to stay. We used to walked quite a distance to the grocery shop when we stay there. And the toilet was outdoor! I always has the fear of going to the toilet at night!
Did you see the chickens in this kampong? They were running almost every where! I think one of the villagers’ dog is rather fierce, it kept barking at us because we were wondering too near its territory. It’s defending his master’s property faithfully!
Know what, this is the only kampong in Singapore I’ve been to but I’m glad to have at least visited one. We didn’t see the chickens you mentioned. We’ll probably go back again, shall see if we see any chickens then
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Yes, there is quite a number of hens and a rooster. They are located at the entrance of the village. I hope they do not demolish this place. It’s very kampong.
I didn’t see them… they might be gone. I feel the same as you, I do hope they will keep this place. It’s sad to lose another of our heritage.
i love the stolen shots of the birds….
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Wow I had no idea we still got Kampung in Singapore!
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It’s quite a surprise ya?
Do visit it, I think it’s worth at least a trip 
Interesting to still see this in mainland Singapore!!
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Yes Dee, it’s one of those really rare sights in Singapore now.
Hi,
Just to share. I live in Punggol. Once I was cycling to buangkok, I accidentally cycle all the way there. My sister and I wish to go in and have a look. Because we don’t know what the place is for.
But when we walk in. The Malays inside forbids us to walk further in. We are scare and turn back.
Hi Cheyenne, thanks for sharing about your experience. So far, I haven’t heard of such a problem and I know a few people who have visited the kampong. Perhaps they have something special on that day that they didn’t want visitors inside? But I think it’s good that you respected their wish. Hope you get to visit the kampong in the future!