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Stories of Chinatown Singapore

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About this experience

What's made Chinatown Singapore unique? Chinatown Singapore is always busy, colourful and vibrant almost every other day with the places of worships next to each other, the foods street and traditional restaurants are always filled with foodies, the Chinese ornamental souvenirs shops and stalls will keep people browsing and buying, events and activities whenever there are festivals or ceremonies and unique boutique hotels and pubs are at every corners for your catch-up or casual meeting with friends. Chinatown Singapore has so much to offer that you won't be bored even for a moment.

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Stories of Chinatown Singapore

What's included

Bottled water

Detailed itinerary

Our guide will meet you at Kreta Ayer Square and bring you to walk the historic streets of Chinatown Singapore where you will find iconic shophouses, traditional businesses, places of worship, local hawker foods, opera house, opera heritage gallery, seasonal festivals and unique cultural souvenirs. As we walk you down the historic streets, we will unfold insightful stories of the era of changes in Chinatown Singapore. There were streets which were named after honorable person who had contributed or impacted people lives in Chinatown Singapore. What were shophouses in Chinatown famous for in the past? Who were the famous philanthropists and what had they contributed to Chinatown Singapore? You will get to hear these from our experienced and passionate guide.

Stop 2

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum build in 2007, is a new addition to vibrant, cultural and exciting Chinatown. Is it a monument? Why build this Buddhist Temple right in the heart of Chinatown, on prime land with much older temple and mosque such as Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple and Jamae Mosque. Buddhist temples and all Chinese Temples have only one entrance, why it is that BTRTM has two entrances and two main shrines.

Stop 3

Our guide will explain to you why there is a Hindu temple and a Indian Muslim Mosque in Chinatown Singapore. Not surprising the Hindu Temple is very popular in Chinatown in the past and today. Major festivals in the Hindu Temple are Fire walking ceremony, one week before Deepavali which is the Festival of Lights.

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Guide guide

CMN EN

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Important information

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Meeting point

Meet in front of Chinatown Visitor Centre at Kreta Ayer Square.

About Singapore

Singapore is a vibrant, multicultural city-state known for its futuristic architecture, lush green spaces, and diverse culinary scene. It's a blend of modernity and tradition, offering everything from ultra-chic shopping districts to historic temples and serene nature reserves.

Top Attractions

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Nature 3-4 hours Moderate

Marina Bay Sands

A world-famous resort with an infinity pool, luxury shopping, and stunning city views.

Architecture 2-3 hours Expensive

Chinatown

A vibrant district with traditional shophouses, temples, and a bustling street market.

Cultural 2-3 hours Free to explore, budget for food and shopping

Singapore Zoo

One of the world's best zoos, known for its open-concept habitats and night safari.

Nature 4-5 hours Moderate to Expensive

Sentosa Island

A resort island with beaches, theme parks, and luxury hotels.

Entertainment Full day Expensive

Must-Try Local Dishes

Hainanese Chicken Rice

Poached chicken served with fragrant rice cooked in chicken stock, often accompanied by chili sauce and ginger paste.

Lunch/Dinner Contains chicken, gluten, and soy

Chili Crab

A iconic Singapore dish featuring mud crabs stir-fried in a sweet and savory tomato-based chili sauce.

Dinner Contains shellfish, gluten, and soy

Laksa

A spicy noodle soup with a rich, coconut-based curry broth, topped with shrimp, fish cakes, and cockles.

Lunch/Dinner Contains seafood, gluten, and coconut

Satay

Grilled skewers of marinated meat, typically served with a peanut sauce and ketupat (rice cakes).

Snack/Appetizer Contains peanuts, gluten, and soy

Popular Activities

Kayaking Hiking Ziplining Beach lounging Spa treatments Garden strolls Temple visits Museum tours

Best Time to Visit

February to April, and July to September

These periods offer the best weather with less rainfall and plenty of sunshine. It's also when major events and festivals take place.

26-32°C 79-90°F

Practical Information

Language

Official: English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil
Widely spoken: English, Mandarin, Hokkien, Teochew, Cantonese
English: Widely spoken

Currency

Singapore Dollar (SGD)

Time Zone

GMT+8

Electricity

230VV, 50HzHz

Safety Information

Overall Safety Rating: Very safe

Singapore is one of the safest cities in the world, with low crime rates and strict laws. However, petty crimes like pickpocketing can occur in tourist areas.