How To Get There

Kampong Buangkok is located off Yio Chu Kang road.

From Serangoon MRT station, take bus No. 70 or 103 on a 5 minutes' ride and alight at the 'Church of St Vincent de Paul' bustop. From the bus stop, cross over the white bridge to reach the canal on the other side.  Follow the unpaved road behind the jogging trail to a tree-filled area and will spot the Buangkok sign.

Cross this white bridge on the right to reach the left side across the canal.

What's So Special About This Kampong (aka Village)?

Kampong Buangkok is a community with residents still living in the properties, so be sure to show respect — no trespassing. Declared as the last kampong of Singapore, this little piece of land supports wooden houses that spell nostalgia of the 50s and 60s.
The passing of time does not seem to affect or interfere Kampong Buangkok's development, having preserved its most native appearances.
Wooden houses, though repainted and restored, are scattered on this plot of land, definitely are not a common sight in Singapore main island and a rare sight in this cosmopolitan city. It is similar to Pulau Ubin in some aspects just that these are located on Singapore's main island and not offshore. 

Many of these old kampong houses have been refurbished and given new coats of painting. Looking quite pleasing.
26 families now live in this village

The houses are mostly still occupied by residents.

Sarau

This is the Sarau, an Islamic  assembly ground for men and women that' similar to a mosque, only much smaller. 

Photography wise, there were hardly any human subjects sitting outside the house, taking a nap, talking or going about their daily routine; which makes it less interesting to snap a photo. Saved from random "explorers" like us, roaming around.
In fact, sadly, most houses were shut perhaps to escape from intrusions and stares from curious "tourists" like us.
The Kampong Spirit is, strangely missing. 

Cables Mess

Look out for the nest of electric cables suspended over the roofs and you will be glad that electricity and light and internet access runs smoothly in your urban dwellings right? So much more backward compared to the rest of Singapore

From my friend who explained the significance behind 1954. These four numbers were the postal code for the residents of Lorong Buang Kok back in the 90s when Singapore used a four-digit system. We have since adopted a six-digit postal code format but this sign still bears an important  nostalgic symbolism.

We took about 30 mins to explore this little kampong full of flavors of unpaved roads and front yard kampong style.
For the old residents and families still living there, this is a part of the Singapore history which they hold dear and the only lifestyle they embrace.

So bring the young ones there. Or even as adults, we should make a visit to this little gem to truly appreciate olden days Singapore.

Who says Singapore is boring?

Enjoy.

PIN IT FOR LATER.

Update: 26 Oct 2017 - "Developments of Kampong Lorong Buangkok possible in the later decades"