{"product_id":"leica-explore-urban-exploration-workshop","title":"Leica Explore: Urban Exploration Workshop","description":"\u003cp\u003eEver wanted to try urban exploration and uncover forgotten stories from Singapore’s early industrial years? This Woodlands factory tour takes you into the former Shell lubricant blending plant in Woodlands, where vintage machinery, production rooms, and old structures still stand as reminders of Singapore’s industrial growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeica Akademie Tutor Bernard Teo will provide hands-on guidance — helping participants frame, compose, and capture striking images that are as educational as they are Instagram-worthy. This is more than a tour; it’s a chance to rediscover history while elevating your photography craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Awaits You\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare access into a defunct oil plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalk beneath towering tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about how the operations worked and the places in Singapore that once ordered their lubricant oils from this very plant. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Tour Is Unique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you know the petrochemical industry, you would know how tight security is for anyone coming in or out of the facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee old archival images of the plant during its opening ceremony in 1963\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListen to the stories collected from former workers of the plant, not found online\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalk through a factory with vintage machinery still left behind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep into a site that will soon be making way for upcoming redevelopment in the area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation \u0026amp; Timing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: 22 March 2026\u003cbr\u003eTime: 9AM-12PM\u003cbr\u003eMeet Up Location: Details will be shared with confirmed participants only\u003cbr\u003eDuration: Approximately 3 hours\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Should Join\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotographers looking for something beyond the ordinary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistory and heritage lovers drawn to Singapore’s industrial past\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting to photograph sites that will soon be gone forever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Slots Available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to site sensitivity and access considerations, group sizes are strictly capped. Early registration is strongly encouraged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThings to Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear covered shoes and comfortable clothing suitable for uneven terrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to the nature of the site, there may be some oil remnants on the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs there are no restrooms in the venue, attendees are recommended to use the bathroom first at the nearby coffeeshop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimbing of the tanks in any capacity is strictly prohibited.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe reserve the right to cancel the tour if minimum participation is not met, with full refunds provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Leica Official Store Singapore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47890783797348,"sku":"P65-23","price":250.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/3651\/4404\/files\/UrbanWorkshop_24a31558-e642-4b6b-8b87-adfa2813d4a5.jpg?v=1770620814","url":"https:\/\/leica-store.sg\/products\/leica-explore-urban-exploration-workshop","provider":"Leica Official Store Singapore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}