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Chinatown Walking Tour
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Discover the old-world charm of Chinatown as you explore its labyrinthine streets adorned with century-old shophouses and iconic temples on this immersive Chinatown walking tour. Let our tour guide take you back in time with amazing stories of the early Chinese immigrants, and learn how they overcame adversities to build a life in Singapore. Uncover hidden gems as you gain insights into local Chinese culture & customs, and explore the vibrant street market and bustling hawker centres. Along the way, learn about Chinatown's rich heritage and its significant historical sites.

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MORNING TOUR

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The Highlight

  • Experience the best of Chinatown in under 3 hours.
  • Explore the heart and soul of Singapore's most popular hawker centres with local delight and historical traditional Chinese Shophouses.
  • Visit iconic places of worship like Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Sri Mariamman Temple.
  • Discover beautiful Wall Murals and have fun posing in front of the street art.
  • Enjoy immersive storytelling to learn about the lives of the early immigrants.

The Experience

*ROUTE: *Chinatown MRT Station Exit A > Chinatown Complex Market & Food Centre > Banda Street - Kreta Ayer Link Wall Mural > Buddha Tooth Relic Temple > (Sago Lane) > Mural: Chinatown Home & Chinatown Market > Smith Street -"Peking Opera Ping She " > Sri Mariamman Temple > Ann Siang Road > Ann Siang Hill > URA’s City Gallery > Maxwell Food Centre

Guide Services

Languages Spoken by Guides

  • Mandarin Chinese
  • English

Languages Spoken by Guide On-site

  • Mandarin Chinese
  • English

Itinerary

  • More than just food, a wet market is the heartbeat of local social life. Chinatown Complex Wet Market is one of the most exotic wet markets in Singapore. And this wet market still retains its Chinese heritage and cultural elements. At the 2nd floor which is food centre, from popiah and claypot rice to MICHELIN-starred soya sauce chicken, these are the MICHELIN inspectors’ favourite stalls at Chinatown Complex.
    More than just food, a wet market is the heartbeat of local social life. Chinatown Complex Wet Market is one of the most exotic wet markets in Singapore. And this wet market still retains its Chinese heritage and cultural elements. At the 2nd floor which is food centre, from popiah and claypot rice to MICHELIN-starred soya sauce chicken, these are the MICHELIN inspectors’ favourite stalls at Chinatown Complex.
  • The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum is a Tang-style Chinese Buddhist Temple. The name is derived from what Buddhists regard as the left canine tooth of Buddha. Recovered from his funeral pyre in Kushinagar, India, it’s now displayed on its grounds. The sacred relic is housed in a giant stupa that weighs an amazing 3500 kilogrammes – made from 320 kilogrammes of gold, of which 234 kilogrammes were donated by devotees.
    The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum is a Tang-style Chinese Buddhist Temple. The name is derived from what Buddhists regard as the left canine tooth of Buddha. Recovered from his funeral pyre in Kushinagar, India, it’s now displayed on its grounds. The sacred relic is housed in a giant stupa that weighs an amazing 3500 kilogrammes – made from 320 kilogrammes of gold, of which 234 kilogrammes were donated by devotees.
  • While this area may have gotten its name from the sago factories located here during the 1840s, it was more famous for the Chinese death houses that were along the neighbouring Sago Lane*As most early immigrants were here without their family, the dying would come and live out their last days on the upper floors of the death house – while funerals were held right below, on the ground floor.
    While this area may have gotten its name from the sago factories located here during the 1840s, it was more famous for the Chinese death houses that were along the neighbouring Sago Lane*As most early immigrants were here without their family, the dying would come and live out their last days on the upper floors of the death house – while funerals were held right below, on the ground floor.
  • 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, and it has played an important role in the Hindu community. In the 1800s, it was a place of refuge for new immigrants to stay until they found work and accommodation.
    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, and it has played an important role in the Hindu community. In the 1800s, it was a place of refuge for new immigrants to stay until they found work and accommodation.
  • In the 19th and 20th centuries, ox-drawn carts brought water drawn from wells such as this to Kreta Ayer (“water cart” in Malay), which is how the district got its name.
    In the 19th and 20th centuries, ox-drawn carts brought water drawn from wells such as this to Kreta Ayer (“water cart” in Malay), which is how the district got its name.
  • Discover how Singapore was transformed from a fledging nation in the 1960s to one of the most liveable cities in Asia at this highly immersive and interactive gallery that features urban planning challenges and the innovative solutions that tackle them.
  • This centre has played host to culinary luminaries such as Gordon Ramsay and the late Anthony Bourdain. Try the local dishes – especially the chicken rice – here
    This centre has played host to culinary luminaries such as Gordon Ramsay and the late Anthony Bourdain. Try the local dishes – especially the chicken rice – here

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Purchase Notice

  1. Tour operates on Tuesday – Sunday (Except Monday). Please book at least 24 hours in advance to avoid disappointment.
  2. Tour Duration: 2.5 hours
  3. Tour Start Time: 10:00am
  4. Tour requires a minimum of 02 participants.

Important Booking Information

  1. You will receive another E-mail to inform you tour guide contact details one day before your tour.
  2. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded.
  3. Tour operator reserve right to adjust itinerary according to the weather condition.
  4. For any urgent assistant, you may WhatsApp this number ({+65 81610870) or email (tourism@ttgasia.com).

Cancellation Policy

  • Non-refundable (0% refund)

Location

Meeting Point Info

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Chinatown MRT Station Exit A
151 New Bridge Road, Singapore 059443
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* Please arrive at the meet-up location 10 minutes before the scheduled tour time; Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded.

Chinatown Walking Tour