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Explore a Chinatown like no other, and be enchanted by historic temples, hip bars and the heritage of Singapore.
Chinatown [a] is a subzone and ethnic enclave located within the Outram district in the Central Area of Singapore. Featuring distinctly Chinese cultural elements, Chinatown has had a historically concentrated ethnic Chinese population. Chinatown is considerably less of an enclave than it once was.
Home to a good mix of hawker centres, temples, and teahouses, all set alongside trendy bars, cafés, and independent art galleries, Chinatown is certainly a riot of colour. Here are the best ...
Get lost in the history, architecture and heritage of Singapore's Chinatown. Here's a guide to places of interest in this bustling district.
Jan 22, 2024 · Chinese cuisine, gourmet coffee and tea, wall art and even fab manicures – it's all in Chinatown, of course! Whether you’re new to Singapore or curious about one of the city’s oldest and thriving neighbourhoods, you have to check out Chinatown.
Opening Hours. Daily: 09:00-18:00. Contact. +65 6534 8946. Drop by the Chinatown Visitor Centre if you need help. Get information and recommendations to plan your itinerary, purchase tickets to attractions and tours, book accommodations and pick up locally designed souvenirs. Directions. Train.
Mar 24, 2012 · Today, Chinatown is less of a residential area and more a commercial one, as evidenced by its highly-themed streets, well-preserved shophouses catering to offices at the topfloor and shops in the ground floor as well as the bazaars catering mostly to tourists.
Soak in the buzz of Chinatown's busy streets or slow down to admire its exquisite temples – no matter your passion, Chinatown is bound to deliver. Mouthwatering Michelin meals and delectable hawker fare are just some of the flavours you can sample in Chinatown.
For a fascinating peek into Singapore’s Chinese culture and history, Chinatown is good place to start. Here, you’ll enjoy a mix of heritage visits to museums, shopping as well as a good variety of food options, sure to leave a traveller happy and satisfied at the end of the day. Duration: 1-2 hours.
Apr 11, 2024 · Chinatown is an estate located largely in the Outram area in the Central Region of Singapore.1 In his 1822 master Town Plan, Sir Stamford Raffles allocated the whole area west of the Singapore River for a Chinese settlement known as the Chinese Campong (kampong in Malay means “village”), envisaging that the Chinese would form the bulk of future ...
