Chinatown is also a colorful mix of old and new, with many traditional shops and markets, local food stalls, and interesting cafes and bars. More meals, you will be connected to free Wi-Fi in this area.
The morning
10:00 am - Refill at Chong Wen Ge CaféNamed after the Institute for the Worship of Literature, Singapore's first Chinese school and located next to the Thian Hock Keng temple, the Chong Wen Ge Café is one of the most attractive places to have breakfast in Singapore, Chinese district. Located in the same building with a gallery of tiles with many different Penarakan motifs, here you can better understand the culture and taste typical dishes like Nyonya Laksa. (spicy noodle soup), Nyonya Curry Chicken or Nonya Otah Sandwich (sandwich) and a variety of colorful kueh pies from the Peranakan people.
- Address: 168 Telok Ayer Street
- Opening hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
10:30 am - Visit the Musical Box Museum
After breakfast, please visit the Musical Box Museum, located next to the Chong Wen Ge Café. By visiting Singapore's first Musical Box Museum, you will admire and better understand the historical context of Singapore in the 19th and 20th centuries through the history of these music boxes. Enjoy the different types of music from these old music boxes.
- Address: 168 Telok Ayer Street
- Opening hours: every day except Tuesday
- Ticket price: S $ 12 (adult) and free for children under 6
11:00 am - Discover the Thian Hock Keng temple
A few steps from the museum, the Thian Hock Keng Temple (also known as the "Thien Phuc Palace") is the oldest Chinese temple in Singapore and worships Thien Hau Thanh Mau (or Mother Mother) - Goddess of the Sea both. Here you will see the typical architecture of southern China with meticulous and unique sculptures and patterns. One of the most interesting things about this temple is that no nails were used during the construction of the old temple.
In addition, behind the temple are frescoes steeped in Chinese culture. It is also an interesting virtual place to visit for young people!
- Address: 158 Telok Ayer Street
- Opening hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day
- Free entry
Midday
1:00 p.m. - Lunch at Amoy Street Food CenterAfter a morning devoted to the culture and history of China, it's time for a lunch break at the Amoy Street Food Center, the famous culinary center of Chinatown and Singapore. Here you will taste delicious local dishes from popular stores to Michelin nominated stores, but all are extremely affordable.
- Address: 7 Maxwell Road Singapore
2:00 p.m. - Visit the Buddha Museum and the Pagoda
After resting and recharging, the next place in the city of China will not disappoint you. Built 10 years ago, the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum is the largest and most magnificent temple in Singapore. It is the place of worship of Buddhism and the exhibition of the cultural art of this religion, in addition to being the place to keep the sacred relics of the Buddha (the teeth of the Buddha). The temple will be open free from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to welcome Buddhists and visitors.
- Address: 288 South Bridge Road
- Free entry
3:00 p.m. - Enjoy a unique dessert at Mei Heong Yuen
Mei Heong Yuen Dessert is one of the oldest heritage shops in Chinatown. It serves traditional desserts of Chinese culture such as snow ice with 12 different flavors, Sago tea served with mango and grapefruit, egg pudding, carrot cake, pumpkin pie, and Many other interesting desserts.
- Address: 63 - 67, rue Temple
4:00 p.m. - Discover local Chinese culture at the Chinatown Heritage Center
Located in three beautifully restored storehouses and located on Pagoda Street, the Chinatown Heritage Center is your gateway to the past to follow people entering. first residents of Singapore and learn the stories of the people who built Chinatown now. Coming here, you will discover the life of the first Chinese immigrants through antiques and decorations reproduced in the 1950s. Don't forget to buy a souvenir when you leave!
- Address: 48 Pagoda Street
- Ticket price: S $ 15 (adult), S $ 11 (children 7 to 12 years old). Tickets with guided tours increase by $ 5 S compared to normal tickets.
The evening
7:00 p.m. - Chicken Dinner Liao Fan Hong Kong Soya SauceRecognized as the cheapest Michelin-starred food restaurant in the world, the Liao Fan Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken and noodle restaurant will serve you super-cheap but delicious food ($ 2.5). It is the second address for Hong Kong-style roast chicken rice that has moved the gastronomic world of Singapore.
Address: 78 Smith Street
8:00 p.m. - Explore Chinatown at night at Chinatown Street Market
End the day with an exciting walk to the Chinatown Street market. Spanning 4 streets from Pagoda, Sago, Smith and Trengganu streets, when you come here, you will be immersed in the Chinese atmosphere of goods, from the stalls to the bustling street food stalls that serve. The food is very delicious and inexpensive.
