A residential area for wealthy and thriving Peranakan community as well as Eurasians since the old times (19th century to mid-20th century), Katong is still much of residential area, with iconic shop houses, villas, mansions etc conserved for their rich showcase of culture as part of heritage of Singapore. The shop houses have architectural structures that show unique fusion of traditional Peranakan style with notable influences from the West. Katong is a part of Joo Chiat, located near East Coast Park.