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Practical info — Clementi

🌤 Weather — 5 days

📍 Nearby

Sights nearby

💡 Tips

  • Use the East West Line (Green MRT) to reach Clementi, which perfectly connects the area to the city center.
  • Hawker centers here offer some of the cheapest and most authentic local food; always bring some cash.
  • Avoid taking buses around the National University of Singapore (NUS) during morning and evening rush hours.
  • Chope (reserve) your table at the hawker centre by leaving a packet of tissue paper on the seat.

🍽 Food

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Hainanese Chicken Rice

A staple dish, look for stalls with long queues at Clementi 448 Market

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Rojak

Traditional fruit and vegetable salad with shrimp paste, popular in local food centres

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Fried Carrot Cake

Savory radish cake, available in black (sweet) or white (salty) versions

🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots

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The Clementi Mall

Modern shopping complex right above the MRT station for everyday needs

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Clementi 448 Market

Traditional wet market in the morning for fresh produce and local atmosphere

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Clementi Woods Park

A mature park with tall trees, convenient for a quiet morning stroll

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Ulu Pandan Park Connector

A scenic walking and cycling path along the river, great for spotting birds

Clementi is a popular residential town in the West Region of Singapore, named after Sir Cecil Clementi Smith, a former Governor of the Straits Settlements. Strategically located between the Jurong commercial hub and the National University of Singapore (NUS), it serves as a spirited educational and residential district. The town center features The Clementi Mall and a busy transport interchange. Clementi is known for its wide range of amenities, including the Clementi Stadium and the Clementi Woods Park. It is home to many prestigious schools and tertiary institutions like Ngee Ann Polytechnic and SIM Global Education. The town provides a mix of mature HDB estates and new high-rise residential developments. One of its unique natural features is the Clementi Forest, a lush secondary forest that has become a popular spot for hikers and nature enthusiasts. Its excellent connectivity and strong academic environment make it a highly desirable residential area for professionals, students, and families alike.

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Feb, Mar, Sep.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg °C262627282828272727272726
Rain mm235102168193199164174173167210283300

Geography

Population
92,420 (2024)
Coordinates
1.31500, 103.76500

Facts

  • Named after Sir Cecil Clementi Smith, Governor from 1887 to 1893.
  • Located in close proximity to the National University of Singapore.
  • The Clementi Mall is integrated with a major bus interchange.
  • Home to Clementi Stadium, a significant regional sports facility.
  • Clementi Woods Park offers quiet greenery and walking trails.
  • Clementi Forest is a significant 85-hectare secondary forest area.

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Sights in the town Clementi (7)

Yale-NUS Black Box Theatre🎭 culture

A flexible black box theatre at the Yale-NUS College campus in Clementi.

Dance Studio🎭 culture

A dance studio with mirrored walls and wooden floors in Clementi.

Amphitheatre at Clementi Woods Park🎭 culture

An open-air amphitheatre in Clementi Woods Park for community events.

Clementi Woods🌳 park

A wooded park with walking trails and a pond in Clementi.

Former Buona Vista Battery No. 2 Gun📍 landmark

The former Buona Vista Battery No. 2 coastal artillery gun site in Clementi.

rumah pekerja hortpark🌿 nature

A preserved workers' house in the HortPark, surrounded by greenery in Clementi.

Ang Chee Sia Ong Temple⛪ religious

Chinese temple dedicated to Ang Chee Sia Ong in Clementi.

Frequently asked questions

What defines Clementi?
A lively place near universities.
How much time to plan?
A short stop is sufficient.
Highlight?
Local street food and shopping.
How accessible?
Via East West Line.
Best time?
Anytime.
Clementi: where is it located?
Clementi is located in Singapore.
Clementi: what is there to see?
Highlights include Yale-NUS Black Box Theatre, Dance Studio, Amphitheatre at Clementi Woods Park.
Clementi: when is the best time to visit?
The most pleasant time to visit is Feb, Mar, Sep.
Clementi: why is it worth visiting?
Clementi is a popular residential town in the West Region of Singapore, named after Sir Cecil Clementi Smith, a former Governor of the Straits Settlements.
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