Nostalgic Chinatown of Singapore

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Duration2h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, Cantonese, English
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Assigned guide was born and raised in Chinatown as a child, and knows every nook and corner of this area. She would be able to provide with a very personal account of her experiences growing up in this area, including her encounters with colourful characters like prostitutes, Samsui women, opium smokers, secret society members and more!

What's included

  • Light local breakfast

What to expect

  1. 30m
    You will see one of Singapore’s oldest wet markets, stalls selling sundry goods, and have our local breakfast at the hawker centre in the same complex.
  2. Chinatown Heritage Centre
    45m
    Get a rare glimpse into the lives of Chinatown’s early residents. Located within three beautifully-restored shophouses on Pagoda Street, the Chinatown Heritage Centre is the only place in Singapore with the original interiors of its shophouse tenants in the 1950s recreated.
  3. Chinatown Street Market
    30m
    Take a stroll down the busy thoroughfares in the heart of Chinatown, and imbibe in the pulse of a place that permeates with history. Many of these roads have been pedestrianised so walking through them is a joy.
  4. Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum
    15m
    Hear what we have to say about the street upon which this temple is located. It is “deadly”. I know because I used to stay here as a child in the “bad old days”.
  5. Ann Siang Hill
    30m
    We will take a relaxed walk through elegant, restored shop houses and enjoy the sophisticated interplay of shopping, dining, history and modernity displayed in an eclectic mix. I will also relate to you my exploits here as a child as I was enrolled in a Chinese stream primary school here.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at Chinatown MRT Station EXIT A just after exiting the station. Look for our friendly guide in dark blue hat.

End point

We'll end at Maxwell Food Centre, where you can have your fill of local hawker food. You will be able to connect to the rail network from Tangjong Pagar MRT Station, which is about 5-10 minutes' walk away.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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