Landform Fengshui Secrets: The Dragon’s Path through Clementi, Jurong and Boon Lay

Published: 5 Aug 2026

What do two thieving imps, a flower basket and a mudskipper have in common? They’re all fengshui landforms hidden along Singapore’s Western Dragon’s path. Believe it or not, these formations shape the fortunes of Clementi, Jurong and Boon Lay in ways few residents realise.

From imps stealing gold to a roc spreading its wings, let’s uncover these landform fengshui secrets near the Western Dragon’s body. Read on to find out what it entails to live and work in these areas.

Fengshui formations near the Western Dragon’s Body

For those who are scratching your head in confusion, check out our article on the hidden dragons in Singapore. Alternatively, fast-track your fengshui journey here!

What is landform fengshui?

Long before written records, natural landscapes shaped where early Chinese communities chose to settle. Landform fengshui [峦头] is the study of how natural terrain, such as mountains, rivers and valleys, influences the flow of qi (energy) and a site’s vitality and fortune. When properly aligned, they are believed to shape prosperity and harmony across generations!

A subset of landform fengshui, a dragon landform is one of the most auspicious and symbolic landform types. It refers to a terrain that flows like a dragon’s body. Imagine a continuous path of undulating hills, ridges or waterways forming the head, body and tail.

For qi to circulate smoothly, the dragon’s body must remain unbroken without sharp disruptions. When this flow is intact, nearby areas become ideal for residential living, education, spiritual practice and long-term investment.

In Singapore, the Western Dragon forms a natural screen that complements the mountain ranges of nearby Sumatra and Malaysia. Together, they give rise to the “Three Screens Protecting the King” formation, which helps to guard the fengshui of Singapore.

Read on as we explore the remaining three of seven locations near its body.

Fengshui formations near the Western Dragon’s body

Clementi: Swamp land to Singapore’s Education Town

Clementi. Credits: HDB

Long before the HDB blocks and school buses, Clementi was a patchwork of swamps, hills and kampongs, with a military camp, Colombo Camp, sitting where the town centre now stands. That all changed in 1974, when HDB cleared the land and resettled around 800 villagers to build one of Singapore’s earliest self-sufficient new towns.

Fast forward to today, Clementi earns its reputation as an “education town” due to its proximity to the National University of Singapore, the Singapore University of Social Sciences and Ngee Ann Polytechnic.

Sandwiched between a strong school belt and a well-connected location, it’s no surprise Clementi remains one of the most coveted addresses for families. But what keeps Clementi thriving decade after decade? The answer might be buried right beneath its housing estates.

Clementi: Two Imps Stealing Gold

Clementi sits along the torso of the Western Dragon, a position known for delivering stable, steady qi flow ideal for long-term residence. Sitting atop this energy is a basin land, specifically known as the “Wealth Basin”. Here, it is natural for residents to be blessed with good fortune and high chances of striking windfalls.

However, the imps that bring the gold have just as much tendency to take it away. This push and pull is reflected in the two rivers running through the area, the Ulu Pandan River and Sungei Pandan, giving rise to the “Two Imps Stealing Gold” formation.

As such, residents are likely to experience wealth fluctuations and need to guard their fortunes well; otherwise, all could be lost. On a more positive note, small business owners will still be able to accumulate modest wealth. With the help of home  fengshui, wealth and windfall luck can be further enhanced.

Taking into consideration the Wealth Basin land, the riverside along Sungei Ulu Pandan and Sungei Pandan would be ideal for a dining and entertainment hub. With key tertiary institutions nearby, this quiet stretch could well turn into a prosperous enclave, much like Boat Quay and Clarke Quay.

Interestingly, plans are already underway to introduce a floating photovoltaic system at the reservoir, part of Singapore’s push towards a sustainable, low-carbon future. Designed to generate renewable energy without disrupting water-based activities, this development could complement a riverside hub, adding a modern, eco-conscious touch to the area’s revitalisation.

Jurong: Untamed Land to Industrial Hub

Jurong Lake District. Credits: URA

Jurong takes its name from Sungei Jurong, later dammed to form Jurong Lake. Once a mangrove swamp with crocodile-infested waterways, this land was wild and untamed. Singapore’s post-independence industrialisation drive changed all that from the 1960s, turning it into a major industrial and commercial hub.

Today, the area is split into Jurong East and Jurong West, home to attractions like Jurong Lake Gardens and Science Centre Singapore.

In fengshui terms, Jurong sits along the body of the Western Dragon, a position associated with stable, supportive energy that forms a strong foundation for growth, education and innovation.

This complements Jurong’s fengshui formation, the “Land of the Flower Basket”, symbolising prosperity and talent, and offers a fitting explanation for how a once-humble swamp grew into one of Singapore’s most important industrial and innovation hubs.

Jurong: Land of the Flower Basket

Beyond the “Land of the Flower Basket” formation, Jurong is also home to a pair of “Golden Boy and Jade Girl”, located in Jurong East and Jurong West, respectively. This blessing bestows good looks and great talent on residents, with long-time residents also enjoying steadily growing capability and wealth.

Romance luck abounds here too, and singles can look forward to finding their ideal partners. Caution is still needed, however, to avoid love entanglements. Married couples, especially, must practise faithfulness, lest they share the fate of the golden boy and jade girl, who remain forever apart.

As a district that favours innovative and creative industries, particularly in Jurong East, Jurong is well-suited for creative businesses, commercial projects, large organisations and educational institutions. Families and singles striving to build their careers, especially women, have strong potential to thrive here.

This “Land of the Flower Basket” also favours professional pursuits in the arts, such as singing and dancing, nurturing the next generation of Jurong’s talents.

Boon Lay & NTU: Where Industry Meets Academia

Nanyang University arch. Credits: National Archives Singapore

Named after Chew Boon Lay, a 19th-century businessman who once owned the land, Boon Lay is sandwiched between Jurong East and Jurong West. This well-established sub-zone of Jurong blends some of Singapore’s oldest housing estates with sprawling industrial parks and Nanyang Technological University’s (NTU) leafy Yunnan Garden campus.

Sitting on the body of the Western Dragon, Boon Lay and NTU are primed to benefit from its reawakening in the current fengshui Period 9, after decades of dormancy since the 1980s. The signs are already showing: NTU has climbed to its highest-ever ranking of 12th in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, while the upcoming Jurong Region Line promises to transform Boon Lay’s connectivity in the years ahead.

Living, working or studying in Boon Lay or NTU? Learn how the reawakening Western Dragon could shape your career, relationships and wealth through our Strategic  Fengshui  modules.

Boon Lay & NTU: Mudskipper Crossing the River & Roc Spreading its Wings

Anchored by the Western Dragon’s steady, supportive energy, Boon Lay takes shape as the “Mudskipper Crossing the River” formation. Topographically, it is a valley land that was once a swamp, affirming a water source. As water symbolises prosperity, this makes Boon Lay a good place for conducting business.

However, as the active mudskipper seldom stays long in one area, many businessmen tend to shift premises for new opportunities after gaining success. Sandwiched between Jurong East and Jurong West, Boon Lay is also represented as a “third party.” This calls for caution, as residents must avoid becoming the third party in their own relationships or risk entanglements down the road.

Nearby, the “Roc Spreading Its Wings” formation represents NTU’s Yunnan Garden campus. Backed by the dragon’s stable qi, this formation points to a bright future for those who are ambitious.

As developments continue to take place in Jurong East and Jurong West, Boon Lay will be rejuvenated and livened up, too. Contrary to the bustling commercial developments around the area, it is suggested that Boon Lay continue with its role as a residential estate, letting this prosperous land complement the success of the broader Jurong area.

Uncover more landform fengshui secrets in Singapore

Representing the Metal element, the Western Dragon carries a quiet mystery across its hilly, undulating terrain. In this article, we explored three locations along this Guardian Dragon’s body, namely Clementi, Jurong and Boon Lay & NTU.

While these areas enjoy the stable, supportive qi of being near the dragon’s body, growth may feel slow for those chasing quick results.

Do you live, work or study in any of these districts?

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