Chinatown
- Last Updated on 24 Jan 2022
Short description: Explore a Chinatown like no other, and be enchanted by historic temples, hip bars and the heritage of Singapore.
At-A-Glance
Main Highlights
- 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 48 Pagoda Street, Singapore 059207 | Daily 9.30am–6.30pm The only place in Singapore where you’ll find the original interiors of its shophouse tenants in the 1950s. Currently closed till further notice
- 𝗦𝗿𝗶 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 244 South Bridge Road, Singapore 058793 | Daily 5.30am–noon, 6–9pm Founded in 1827 by Narayana Pillay (The first Indian to set foot in Singapore), this temple was dedicated to Mariamman, the goddess known for curing illnesses and diseases. It’s the largest and oldest Hindu temple in Singapore.
- 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗲 Fascinating wall murals around in Chinatown. These murals were drawings by artist, Yip Yew Chong who grew up in Sago Lane.
- 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗵𝗮 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 & 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺 288 South Bridge Road, Singapore 058840 | Buddhist Culture Museum and Relic Chamber: Daily 9am–6pm The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum is a Tang-style Chinese Buddhist Temple. The sacred relic is housed in a giant stupa that weighs an amazing 3500 kilogrammes – made from 320 kilogrammes of gold.
- 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 2 Banda Street, Singapore 059962 | Daily 9am–9pm Chinatown Visitor Centre is also the starting point for those looking to delve deeper into the rich culture and history of Chinatown. Find out the walking tours available here. Note: Chinatown food street (Smith Street) is closed
Photo Reel
The Chinatown Heritage Centre -
The only place in Singapore where you’ll find the original interiors of its shophouse
tenants in the 1950s.
Shop for your Chinese New Year decorations or souvenirs as you walk along the streets
As you walk down from Chinatown Heritage Centre, you will see a shop selling these cushion covers, walk into the small lane and you will see a few amazing mural paintings.
A scene where the community has gathered together to enjoy food in a communal coffee shop setting by Yip Yew Chong at 30 Temple Street.
Sri Mariamman Temple
𝗠𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗲
A quirky scene of Singapore’s street vendors from our early years of independence in the 1960s.
You can find these traditional HanFu and Cheongsum at Chinatown.
You can find these traditional HanFu and Cheongsum at Chinatown.
Little bean holding onto a traditional umbrella and requested for a fan to match her outfit.
Ar-Mazing Tiger Trail is to raise awareness about tiger conservation. This sneak preview by WWF-Singapore is designed by renowned global and local artists to demonstrate the impact of climate change on tigers.
Chinatown Visitor Centre
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum
There are beautiful Chinese New Year light-up features around the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum.
Usher in a Roaring New Year to welcome the Year of the Tiger along Eu Tong Sen Street and New Bridge Road. Walk to Chinatown Point to get a good view of the light-up.
Usher in a Roaring New Year to welcome the Year of the Tiger along Eu Tong Sen Street and New Bridge Road. Walk to Chinatown Point to get a good view of the light-up.
Bean there, done that!
The Chinatown Heritage Centre - The only place in Singapore where you’ll find the original interiors of its shophouse tenants...
Shop for your Chinese New Year decorations or souvenirs as you walk along the streets
As you walk down from Chinatown Heritage Centre, you will see a shop selling these cushion covers, walk into the...
A scene where the community has gathered together to enjoy food in a communal coffee shop setting by Yip Yew...
Sri Mariamman Temple
𝗠𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗲 A quirky scene of Singapore’s street vendors from our early years of independence in the...
You can find these traditional HanFu and Cheongsum at Chinatown.
You can find these traditional HanFu and Cheongsum at Chinatown.
Little bean holding onto a traditional umbrella and requested for a fan to match her outfit.
Ar-Mazing Tiger Trail is to raise awareness about tiger conservation. This sneak preview by WWF-Singapore is designed by renowned global...
Chinatown Visitor Centre
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum
There are beautiful Chinese New Year light-up features around the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum.
Usher in a Roaring New Year to welcome the Year of the Tiger along Eu Tong Sen Street and New...
Usher in a Roaring New Year to welcome the Year of the Tiger along Eu Tong Sen Street and New...
Bean there, done that!
About the Place
How to get there?
🚍 Exit at either Chinatown MRT (Exit A) or Maxwell MRT (Exit 1)
🚘 Park at the open carpark beside Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum
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