Explore 8 fascinating spots in Chinatown, Singapore

Located near the bustling commercial center, Chinatown is the largest historical area in Singapore. It was once known as the “home” of the first Chinese immigrants and is the most attractive tourist destination in Singapore.

Explore 8 fascinating spots in Chinatown, Singapore

Let's discover 8 fascinating spots to explore in Chinatown, Singapore with Mytour!

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

The temple is a commemorative structure situated in the heart of Chinatown with architectural style from the Tang Dynasty, often hosting religious art exhibitions of Singapore. Visitors here will discover many interesting aspects of the art and religion of the indigenous people.

Address: 288 South Bridge Road, Singapore 058840

Opening hours: Daily from 09:00 – 18:30

Sri Mariamman Temple

Sri Mariamman is Singapore's oldest Hindu temple, built in 1827. The temple was constructed by immigrants from the Nagapatnam and Cuddalorre districts of South India. During the colonial period, the temple served as a cultural center for community activities and was the marriage registration headquarters for Hindus. In particular, visiting Sri Mariamman Temple around October and November each year, tourists can participate in the Theemithi festival (fire walking ceremony) held here.

Opening hours: Daily from 07:00 – 12:00 and 18:00 – 21:00

Address: 244 Bridge Street, Singapore 058793

Pinnacle@Duxton is the name of a public housing estate in Singapore, opened in 2010. The estate consists of 7 buildings, including 1,848 apartments, all connected by a sky bridge at the 50th and 26th floors. The staircase connecting the buildings at the 50th floor is called the Skybridge, offering visitors a panoramic view of the city and port. Tourists can visit this place for a fee of $5 Singapore dollars per person, but you should also note that there is a limit of no more than 200 visitors per day to avoid disturbing the residents nearby.

Address: 1G Cantonment Road, Singapore

Opening hours: Daily from 9:00 – 22:00

Red Dot Design Museum

The Red Dot Design Museum is located in the Red Dot Traffic building, an impressive colonial-era architectural building that was formerly used as the main headquarters of the Singapore Traffic Police. Situated in the prominent area of the Red Dot Traffic building, the museum exhibits all aspects related to contemporary design and architecture.

The museum also regularly hosts events and award ceremonies for the most creative, innovative, and unique styles in design. In particular, there are also many bars and restaurants here for visitors to relax after exploring the exhibitions.

Address: Red Dot Traffic Building, 28 Maxwell Road, Singapore 069120

Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 11:00 – 18:00

Saturday, Sunday, 11:00 – 20:00 (closed on Wednesday and Thursday)

Chinatown Street Market

When traveling to Singapore, visiting the Chinatown Street Market, visitors will feel like they are going back in time when seeing items from the past mixed with contemporary items such as street fashion and modern jewelry. The market has over 200 stalls along Pagoda, Trengganu, and Sago streets selling a variety of old and new items. Chinatown Street Market is especially lively and exciting during traditional festivals like the Lunar New Year with nightly live performances, such as lion and dragon dances, martial arts demonstrations, opera performances, and puppet shows.

Opening hours: Daily from 10:00 – 22:00

Thian Hock Keng Temple

Thian Hock Keng Temple was built in 1839 by the Chinese fishermen and Hokkien community in Singapore to express gratitude for safe sea voyages. The temple is located at the former Singapore port before the land was redeveloped. When visiting here, tourists will admire the outstanding architecture in the traditional Southern Chinese style, with materials of stone, tiles, and wood. In particular, Thian Hock Keng Temple is also notable for its intricate dragon and phoenix motifs, detailed carvings, and exquisite sculptures, all assembled perfectly without the use of any nails.

Opening hours: Daily from 07:30 – 17:30

Address: 158 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068613

Singapore City Gallery Exhibition Center

If you don't want to go on long journeys to Sentosa, the Sky Tower, or around the Singapore Flyer, then the Singapore City Gallery is another option for you to admire the panoramic view of this island nation.

The Singapore Exhibition Center is located in Chinatown, displaying detailed and exquisite architectural models, recreating familiar landmarks of Singapore. As a result, tourists can have an overview of these attractions.

With over 30 interactive exhibits, the center will help visitors better understand how Singapore solves the puzzle of urban planning in a rapidly developing city. Additionally, you will have a close look at Singapore's most famous skyscrapers and explore the urban planning process in this country.

Address: 45 Maxwell Road, Singapore 069118

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 – 17:00

Baba House

This historic house was the residence of a Peranakan family in the 1920s, and is one of the few houses that still retains its unique and sophisticated interior decoration of Peranakan culture.

Address: 157 Neil Road, Singapore 088883.

According to Traveltimes.vn

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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide