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Chinatown 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.
From its humble beginnings, Chinatown lived through many trials and tribulations to become the jewel we know today. Discover our heritage.
Singapore's Chinatown is a beautiful mess where temples and hawker stalls exist alongside chic bars and art galleries.
Oct 1, 2015 · Niu che shui (牛车水) – literally “bullock water cart” in Chinese – is the historical Chinese enclave of Singapore, more popularly known as Chinatown. Demarcated by the Raffles Town Plan of 1822 and named after the bullock carts that used to supply fresh water to its residents, Chinatown is a much-visited place today, attracting ...
Jun 25, 2024 · An inspiring blend of hip meets heritage, Chinatown is home to trendy eateries, buzzing watering holes and old-school charm. Useful Information. Discover the rich heritage of this vibrant neighbourhood and explore the best restaurants, shops, and attractions. Take a trip to Singapore's Chinatown now!
Explore a Chinatown like no other, and be enchanted by historic temples, hip bars and the heritage of Singapore.
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 ...
