Lau Pa Sat is the largest existing Victorian cast iron building in Southeast Asia! Located in the heart of Singapore’s business district, Lau Pa Sat was originally a vegetable market. It has now been converted into a food and beverage center that provides a variety of affordable local foods. It’s a popular gathering place for people enjoying a meal together. When Lau Pa Sat opened for the first time in 1825, it quickly became an important seaside market where merchants could load and unload cargo directly from their ships. Originally the building was made of simple wood and Yata leaves built on wooden piles. Since 1973, Lau Pa Sat has been listed a national historic location. The famous octagonal architectural style has been transformed into a contemporary food paradise. Lau Pa Sat Food Centre was previously called Telok Ayer Bazaar. There are a variety of local food stalls from satay to seafood barbecue and everything in between. Directions: Take the Blue Line to Telok Ayer Station; or take the Green or Red Lines to Raffles City Hours: Monday to Sunday 8:00-22:00 Cost: SG$10-30 per person