Chinatown, Singapore , Singapore
About Chinatown, Singapore
Walls of fiery red with flashes of gold in between indicate the presence of Chinatown. This ever crowded neighborhood has always been bustling full of life & culture. This area houses various well known temples. An extremely popular one is the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, a four storey temple with a stunning high ceilinged main hall, bell & drum tower & a two meter long solid gold stupa. A popular temple amongst Tamil Hindus is the gaudy Sri Mariamman Temple, dedicated to the Goddess of Disease & Protection, which acted as a former asylum for Tamil Hindu immigrants in olden days. Singapore’s oldest Chinese temple, Thian Hock Keng, boasts of intricately detailed painted doors, decorated beams & golden leafed panels which make it a must visit. The brightly painted building of Red Dot Design Museum, allows one to look at everyday objects from unlikely perspectives.
Singapore Coin & Notes Museum gives an idea about the evolution of Singapore’s currency. Chinatown Street Market is notable for selling a various range of objects from lucky cats to silk robes at dirt cheap prices. Aside from this lip smacking street food, such as dim sums and fried duck, is available. Singapore City Gallery, with its miniature displays, helps understand how modern Singapore came to be. Speaker’s Corner has witnessed several debates & protests over the years. The immaculate restored blue mansion, Baba House, is a wonderful place for visitors to understand households which existed centuries ago.
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Merlion Park, Singapore
1.7 km from Chinatown, Singapore - See map
Ask any person the first thing they remember about Singapore, and their answer would be Merlion. This answer may differ for shopaholics though!...
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Mint Museum of Toys, Singapore, Singapore
2 km from Chinatown, Singapore - See map
This one of the intresting and delightful places to visit in Singapore for both the adults and children. The Mint Museum of Toys consists of a...
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Fort Canning Park, Singapore
2 km from Chinatown, Singapore - See map
A lot has changed over time at Fort Canning Park, the iconic hilltop park over the years. Right from housing 14th century Malay kings in ancient...
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National Gallery Singapore, Singapore
2 km from Chinatown, Singapore - See map
National Gallery Singapore was opened on 24 November 2015 and is located in the Downtown Core of Singapore. There are two main national monuments...
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Indian National Army Monument, Singapore
2.1 km from Chinatown, Singapore - See map
The Former Indian National Army Monument is a historical site and a war memorial at theEsplanade Park located at Connaught Drive within the city...
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Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum, Singapore
2.1 km from Chinatown, Singapore - See map
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum may be one of the relatively newer ones in the neighborhood of Chinatown but that doesn’t necessarily make...
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Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, Singapore, Singapore
2.1 km from Chinatown, Singapore - See map
Singapore’s skyline often marks the appearance of very futuristic buildings, one of which is Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay. Known for being...
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Asian Civilization Museum, Singapore, Singapore
2.1 km from Chinatown, Singapore - See map
Asian Civilization Museum, also known as ACM, stands out for being the only museum in Singapore dedicated to Asian civilization. With its 11...
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Clarke Quay, Singapore, Singapore
2.2 km from Chinatown, Singapore - See map
Although it’s probably known as a hub for popular restaurants & nightclubs (such as Hooters, Zirca, etc.), there is more to Clarke Quay than...
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Hong San See Temple, Singapore, Singapore
2.3 km from Chinatown, Singapore - See map
Located on a small hill, the magnificent Chinese temple - Hong San See Temple was built in the year 1913. Its sloping tiled roofs and ornamented...
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Raffles Hotel, Singapore
2.4 km from Chinatown, Singapore - See map
Established by the Armenian Sarkies Brothers in 1887, Raffles Hotel is an iconic hotel that has been the subject of many tall tales & the home of...
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SAM at 8Q, Singapore, Singapore
2.7 km from Chinatown, Singapore - See map
SAM at 8Q is one of the many galleries of the Singapore Art Museum & serves as an extension of it. It is popular amongst residents for holding...
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