Looking for a fun, meaningful way to spend time together in Singapore beyond the usual cafés and malls? Adventour invites you to rediscover one of Singapore’s most colourful neighbourhoods through an interactive, clue-based experience that blends culture, history, and bonding. The Katong/Joo Chiat Heritage Raceis perfect for families planning a weekend activity, friends seeking something different, or even corporate teams looking for an engaging team bonding programme. Our heritage race offers a refreshing way to connect both with each other and with Singapore’s rich Peranakan roots.
What Is the Katong/Joo Chiat Heritage Race?
The Katong/Joo Chiat Heritage Race is aoutdoor heritage experience that takes participants through iconic streets, hidden alleys, and cultural landmarks in the Katong and Joo Chiat area.
Instead of passively walking from site to site, teams work together to:
- Solve clues and challenges
- Uncover stories behind heritage shophouses and landmarks
- Learn about Peranakan culture, food traditions, and local history
- Explore the neighbourhood at a relaxed, enjoyable pace
It’s part treasure hunt, part cultural trail and designed to be inclusive, light-hearted, and accessible for all ages.
Why Katong & Joo Chiat?
Katong and Joo Chiat are among Singapore’s most culturally rich districts. Known for their:
- Colourful Peranakan shophouses
- Long-standing family businesses
- Deep food heritage
- Stories of early coastal settlements
This area offers the perfect backdrop for a heritage race where learning feels natural, immersive, and fun! For many Singaporeans, it’s also a chance to see a familiar neighbourhood in a completely new way.
Perfect for Families, Friends & Groups
Families
The race encourages teamwork, observation, and curiosity, making it ideal for parents and children to learn and play together. It’s educational without feeling like a lesson, and active without being physically demanding.
Friends & Social Groups
If you’re tired of the same brunch-and-coffee routine, this is a refreshing alternative. Laugh over clues, take photos along heritage streets, and create shared memories while exploring Singapore together.
Corporate Teams & Team Bonding
The Katong/Joo Chiat Heritage Race is also a popular choice for:
- Corporate team bonding
- Cross-department interaction
- After-office or weekend team activities
Because it’s low-pressure and non-competitive, it works well for diverse teams. No sportswear or intense physical activity required. Teams naturally practise communication, collaboration, and problem-solving in a relaxed, social setting.
Use YourSG Culture Pass
One of the biggest perks?
The SG Culture Pass credits can be redeemed for this programme.
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This makes the Katong/Joo Chiat Heritage Race an affordable and meaningful way for Singaporeans to:
- Support local heritage experiences
- Engage with Singapore’s cultural districts
- Use your culture pass credits for shared experiences rather than solo activities
Why Choose Adventour’s Heritage Race?
At Adventour, heritage experiences are designed to be:
- Engaging, not lecture-based
- Social, not solitary
- Thoughtfully curated with local context
The Katong/Joo Chiat Heritage Race balances fun with authenticity, ensuring participants walk away not just entertained, but with a deeper appreciation of Singapore’s multicultural identity.
Rediscover Singapore, Together
In a fast-paced city, the Katong/Joo Chiat Heritage Race offers something increasingly rare: time to slow down, explore, and connect with your loved ones, your colleagues, and your cultural roots.
Whether you’re planning a weekend family activity, a friends’ outing, or a meaningful team bonding experience, this heritage race is a reminder that some of Singapore’s best experiences are found right in our own neighbourhoods.
Discover the Katong/Joo Chiat Heritage Race with Adventour and turn culture into an adventure.