About Little India Arcade
Little India Arcade is a conserved heritage shopping arcade in the Little India sub-zone of Rochor, Singapore, along Serangoon Road and Campbell Lane. Comprising restored 1920s shophouses, it houses rows of small shops selling Indian textiles, sarees, jewellery, spices, incense, handicrafts and souvenirs. Managed as a tourist-oriented bazaar within the Little India Historic District, it is notable for its veranda walkways, vibrant storefronts and proximity to major temples and the Little India MRT station.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a covered, open-air arcade of conserved two-storey shophouses with five-foot ways and continuous verandas along Serangoon Road and Campbell Lane. The interior consists of narrow corridors lined with small retail units selling Indian apparel, fabrics, costume jewellery, garlands, spices, ayurvedic products, handicrafts and souvenirs. The setting is busy and colourful, with music, incense and street activity, and easy pedestrian access to surrounding temples, eateries and Tekka Centre.
Key highlights
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Conserved row of 1920s shophouses with traditional five-foot ways along Serangoon Road and Campbell Lane
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Wide range of Indian textiles, sarees, kurtas and fabrics
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Shops selling costume jewellery, bangles, garlands, incense and spices
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Tourist-oriented handicraft and souvenir bazaar in Little India Historic District
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Directly adjacent to Little India MRT Station and close to Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple
History of Little India Arcade
The arcade occupies a row of conserved shophouses built in the 1920s along Serangoon Road and Campbell Lane. The buildings were conserved and adapted in the 1990s as part of the Little India Historic District conservation initiative to preserve the area's early shophouse architecture and Indian commercial heritage.
Culture & Context
The arcade serves as a focal point for Indian commercial and cultural activity in Singapore, offering traditional textiles, jewellery, spices and handicrafts associated with the Indian community. It is located within the Little India Historic District and functions as a visitor gateway to the area's temples, festivals and everyday cultural life.
Route
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