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Sat, May 02, 2009
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WHAT DO Geylang, the Singapore Botanic Gardens and plastic surgery have in common?
The three could not be any more dissimilar except for their being featured alongside one another in an alternative list for Singapore's tourists by Time magazine.
In a feature entitled "10 Things to Do in 24 Hours", published in the May 4 edition, writer Daven Wu lists places where the "real charm of Singapore lies", and where locals "in the know live and play".
The article eschews run-of-the-mill attractions like Sentosa and Orchard Road for interesting nuggets like plastic surgery, gadget hunting at Sim Lim Square, and dining at the White Rabbit at Dempsey.
The inclusion of Geylang by Time, in particular, has drawn considerable attention - being highlighted in two reports by local Chinese newspaper Lianhe Wanbao.
Geylang has dislodged Bugis for the crown of the island's red-light district, and boasts "great period architecture", "leggy street walkers" and some of the best Indian, Malay, Chinese and Peranakan cuisine, says Time.
Interviews conducted by Wanbao regarding Geylang's selection, however, depict Singaporeans' polarised opinions about the place.
Many feel Geylang is complicated, sleazy and disgraceful. A long-time shopkeeper of 30 years tells Wanbao that drunk fights are a common occurrence every weekend.
Mr Liu, in his fifties, who has been working in a Geylang factory for 30 years, complains of the many prostitutes who often harass him while he is having lunch in the area.
On the contrary, some who spoke to Wanbao feel that Geylang does possess an inimitable charm, with its coffee shop culture and rustic buildings still intact from decades ago.
To many, Geylang is also a foodie haven that is ever growing, most recently with the introduction of China specialties like duck's neck and hot pot.
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02-05-2009, 11:24 PM
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geylang is home to alot of good food and i definitely agree.. 
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02-05-2009, 11:28 PM
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i love Geylang!! i grew up here!!
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HAHA! I thought it was something like looking for goldfish tank kind of thing.
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I always find Geyland to be a strange strange place..
it's the only place whereby brothels are built alongside with many Buddhisht and Taoist temples.
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i won't be surprised with tourists unhappy with their stay here if they go there :\ they may be pestered by prostitutes.
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i enjoy eating and watching cha bors(prostitutes) at the same time | |
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geylang good to go... have supper.... | |
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go geylang eat food la not find prostitute
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i like to go there eat frog poridage..
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i see...food in geylang...geylang serai...  | |
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galang FTW 
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I havent been to Geylang in ages. Miss the epic food there =x
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Tao hua...nice over there.
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geylang got durians right?
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Originally Posted by christmas_ geylang got durians right? | 
Yes there are a few durian stores over there. Once a while i would go there for the food.
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Mr Liu, in his fifties, who has been working in a Geylang factory for 30 years, complains of the many prostitutes who often harass him while he is having lunch in the area.
but there are also uncles that treat girls who stand there as prostitutes when they are not lo.
WTH.
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Geylang, there are food feasts for both eyes and tummy which means yummy!  
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