Singapore: Then and now

Boat Quay

Then: In 1954, Boat Quay was the busiest port along the Singapore River, its waters choked by wooden bumboats unloading cargo into godowns and shophouses on shore.

 

Now: The shophouses still stand, but the bustling port activity is no more. Set against the skyline of modern Singapore, Boat Quay is now a lively nightlife district, its banks lined with pubs, bars and restaurants. As for the bumboats, they now take tourists on river cruises.

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