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Our collection in Chinatown are located within vibrant and bustling districts of
South Bridge Road, Club Street, and Kreta Ayer.

Chinatown

 

Chinatown’s eclectic mix of cultural practices and religious institutions makes it a unique neighbourhood. Navigate your way through its bustling streets and alleys with these hand-picked recommendations for your itinerary.

Outlining the neighbourhood is South Bridge Road, where you can find 3 prominent religious buildings – Sri Mariamman Temple, Jamae Mosque, and Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum. Each of these religious buildings has their own unique story to share.

Kreta Ayer translates to “Water Cart” in Malay. In the past, bullock water carts were used to transport water drawn from a well near Ann Siang Hill. Hence, the district name was established! Within the Kreta Ayer, neighbourhood, you can find a variety of things to explore. One of it is the Chinatown Food Street. Try and locate Yip Yew Chong’ magnificent Cantonese opera mural in the area and try imagine what life around the opera was like.

This 1983 photograph shows what the Chinatown Food Street was before

Club Street sits on part of a larger area known as Ann Siang Hill. The hill was initially known as Scott’s Hill, named after the owner Charles Scott who cultivated a nutmeg and clove estate on it. He sold it to John Gemmill who later christened it as Gemmill’s Hill. Finally, the hill became known as Ann Siang Hill after it came to be owned by Chia Ann Siang, a wealthy Chinese businessman who built his house and estate on the site. Read on to see some of the gems we’ve picked out for you to enjoy in this neighbourhood.

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Explore different walks of life along the river bend

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Ever wondered what those colourful windows are?

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Be a “Crazy Rich Asian” for a day at CHIJMES

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Did you know that there is a hidden #ootd spot here?

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Support Local at Curbside Crafters

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What’s that gleaming in the distance? It’s Masjid Sultan!

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Home of the city’s Arts scene and largest annual arts festival

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There are living galleries in Kampong Glam!

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Hop on and cruise down the Singapore river!

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Calling all aspiring Van Goghs and book lovers

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Travel back in time to the 60’s with New World’s End

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Indulge in some juicy tacos and escape to Mexico

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Thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies – this is for you!

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Discover the origins of Singapore’s melting pot

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Authentic Hainanese Chicken Rice? Let’s go!

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Want a convenient access to a great rooftop bar? Look here!

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Cool off and get your dopamine fix

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Small in size but delivers in quality

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Level up your food adventures at Holey Moley Golf Club!

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Tallest public residential building in Singapore!

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It’s a small world of musical boxes

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Rickshaws used to roam our streets

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To Do

Learn a little bit more about our Peranakan friends

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Be embraced by the familiar sweet, musky smell of books

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The new tallest building in Singapore!

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To Eat

Feast on hawker food like never before at Lau Pa Sat

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Venture into the fictional world and let yourself be lost

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Step into Singapore’s oldest Hindu Temple!

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Explore more about the Buddhist culture in this temple

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Yip Yew Chong’s Heritage Mural Trail

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To Eat

You can’t miss Pure Pandan Chinatown’s chiffon cakes!

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Hipster hawker foods are real! Come to Amoy.

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Ignite your taste buds at Maxwell Food Centre

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To the Moon and back (no, seriously)!

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Time to Swap your Bubble Tea for Chinese Tea!

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Visit for a view that borderlines sweet tooth!

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Civic & Cultural District

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Experience history and murder all in one with TRIBE Tours

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