Tanglin

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Planning area in Central Region, Singapore

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::summary Planning area in Central Region, Singapore ::

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Field	Value
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東陵
Dōnglíng
Tang-lêng
Tang-lêng
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translit_lang1_info2	Tanglin
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Taṅliṉ
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::callout[type=note] the planning area in the Central Region of Singapore ::

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Denise Phua

Tanglin is a planning area located within the Central Region of Singapore. Tanglin is located west of Newton, Orchard, River Valley and Singapore River, south of Novena, east of Bukit Timah, northeast of Queenstown and north of Bukit Merah.

Etymology and history

The name Tanglin is believed to be an anglicisation of Tang Leng, which was the Chinese name of the Scottish lawyer and newspaper editor William Napier's house that was located in the area. Tang Leng was said to be named after the area's Chinese name in Teochew dialect, 'Twa Tang Leng', which translates to 'great east hill peaks' in reference to the hills surrounding the area.

On 7 November 2006, the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) called for proposals to liven up the Dempsey Road area when it launched two new tenders for sites there. In doing so, it also announced that it has plans for the area up to 2015. Known as Tanglin Village, the former Central Manpower Base has now been transformed into a commercial plaza best accessed via car or taxi. The uniquely interesting barracks buildings have been well preserved and currently house a variety of retail establishments such as high end antique shops, restaurants, galleries and the like.

Geography

Tanglin planning area is bounded by Bukit Timah Road to the north, Farrer Road and Queensway to the west, Ridout Road, Kay Siang Road, Prince Charles Crescent, and Alexandra Canal to the south as well as Zion Road, Grange Road, Tanglin Road, Orange Grove Road, and Balmoral Road to the east.

There are four subzones within the planning area, Chatsworth, Nassim, Ridout and Tyersall.

Infrastructure

Transportation

Major roads in Tanglin include Napier Road and Holland Road, which are arterial roads that link the Orchard Road district to Bukit Timah and Queenstown. The namesake Tanglin Road link Chatsworth, Queenstown and Bukit Merah to Napier and Orchard. Along its northern and northwestern boundaries, major roads that link Tanglin to adjacent planning areas include Bukit Timah Road, Dunearn Road and Farrer Road.

Mass Rapid Transit rail connections include Farrer Road MRT station of the Circle line, Botanic Gardens MRT station, which is an interchange station between the Circle and Downtown line, as well as Stevens MRT station which is an interchange station between Downtown line and the Thomson–East Coast line. Other TEL stations include Napier, which is located at the foot of the Singapore Botanic Gardens and Orchard Boulevard, which is located at the border between Orchard and Tanglin planning areas.

Tourist attractions

Tanglin is home to the Singapore Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was established in 1859. It is the oldest garden in Singapore and it is located near the Orchard Road shopping belt. The Botanic Gardens can be accessed via two main entrances: Bukit Timah Gate at the northern end and Tanglin Gate at the southern end.

Other notable attractions include Dempsey Hill, a former British military barracks that has been redeveloped into a dining and lifestyle hub, featuring upscale restaurants, boutique shops, and galleries. Additionally, the Museum of Ice Cream (MOIC), which opened in 2021, is located at Loewen Road.

Embassies and international organisations

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Tanglin is home to several embassies and high commissions. The embassies of Australia, Brunei, France, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, People's Republic of China, Russia, The Philippines, the United States and the United Kingdom are located in Tanglin. Tanglin also houses the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), Interpol's Singapore's office, and the British Council, which provides English language educational and cultural exchange programs. The official residence of the British High Commissioner, Eden Hall, is also located in Tanglin.

Education

Tanglin is home to several notable educational institutions. The Bukit Timah campus of the National University of Singapore (NUS) houses the Faculty of Law, Singapore's oldest law school, and the autonomous Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. Located near the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Crescent Girls' School is the only government secondary school located in Tanglin.

Additionally, Tanglin has several international schools catering to the expatriate community, including:

Astor International School
EtonHouse International School Orchard
Invictus International School (Dempsey Campus)
Melbourne International School
Wise Oaks International School

Amenities

Healthcare

The main healthcare facility in Tanglin area is the Gleneagles Hospital, a private hospital located along Napier Road, next to Napier MRT station.

Commercial

Being in close proximity to the Orchard Road shopping belt, there are several shopping malls nearby such as Tanglin Mall, Tanglin Place, and Tudor Court which are located at Tanglin Road at the boundary between Orchard and Tanglin planning areas. Other shopping facilities include Cluny Court and Serene Centre, which are located at the northwestern tip of Tanglin.

Food

Zion Riverside Food Centre

Notable places

Former

Tanglin Circus Fountain, former water fountain built in the Tanglin Circus roundabout in front of the Omni Marco Polo Hotel in Tanglin.

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a3/Tanglin_Mall_with_Christmas_decorations.jpg" caption="Tanglin Mall on Tanglin Road."] ::

Housing

Tanglin is one of the few residential districts in Singapore with very few Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats. Due to its prime location and high land value, the area primarily consists of private properties, including Good Class Bungalows (GCBs) and high-rise condominiums. Similar to Bukit Timah, Tanglin is home to many affluent residents and expatriates.

Notable Tanglin residents include Eduardo Saverin, co-founder of Facebook, who reportedly resides on Nassim Road, and billionaire restaurateur Zhang Yong, who owns a GCB on Gallop Road.

References

(June 2025). "Geographic Distribution Dashboard". Department of Statistics Singapore.
"2020 Census of Population: Geographical Distribution of Residents (Tables 88 to 91)". Department of Statistics Singapore.
"Tanglin".
(15 December 2015). "COMO Lifestyle wins bid to develop 2 blocks on Dempsey Road".
(12 February 1972). "MINDEF FUNCTIONS AT TANGLIN FROM TODAY". [[The Straits Times]].
(4 November 1993). "Tanglin as oasis". [[The Straits Times]].
Singapore, National Library Board. "Singapore Botanic Gardens".
(13 July 1974). "Second walkers' mall for Tanglin". [[The Straits Times]].
Lam, Jenny. (5 September 1995). "Tanglin Place may be put up for sale". [[The Business Times (Singapore).
(1976-09-29). "NEW FOOD CENTRE AT ZION ROAD". [[The Straits Times]].
. (28 September 1966). "Symbol of Man's Creation". *Eastern Sun*.
. (29 January 1977). ["Fountain Circus at Tanglin Demolished"](https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19770129-1.2.41). *[[The Straits Times]]*.
Jacobs, Jantra. (9 June 2023). "An Expat's Guide To Tanglin Singapore".
"Super-rich get rare chance to join Singapore's billionaire row".
"Well-known HaiDiLao is paying S$27 million for a Good Class Bungalow".

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