InstaScram: Abandoned royal mansion, deserted HDB flats

A beautiful, crumbling royal mansion and a vacant, deserted HDB estate take centre-stage in this episode of InstaScram.

In the spirit of the upcoming Halloween season, Nessa discovers abandoned homes on her scrambler, inspired by post-worthy photos on social media.

Danger and discovery are all part of urban exploration, which involves man-made structures and includes ruins or abandoned property off the beaten path.

The mystery of the century-old "Istana" in a jungle along Holland Rd will give you the chills. What is a hauntingly beautiful "royal palace" doing in the middle of the jungle? And why did 700 people perish in it during the Japanese occupation?

Trek into the past of Istana Woodneuk, a majestic, dilapidated mansion that has been through wars and many fires. Located along Holland Road, the safest way to hike up is from bus stop 11209.

Then, take in the eerie silence of an en bloc 30-year-old HDB estate in the West, whose future is still unknown. What has been left behind?

Experience the strangeness of a solitary ghost town in Clementi Avenue 1, just opposite a bustling neighbourhood full of life and activity.

These creepy but beautiful places make for stunning photography on social media. See if you can spot your photos featured in this episode of InstaScram!

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