The island of Singapore is located at the southern tip of the Malaysian peninsula and is also known to be one of the smallest countries in Southeast Asia.
The sub-districts that combine to form China Town are Bukit Pasoh, Telok Ayer, Kreta Ayer and Tanjong Ayer. China Town is one of the most sought after destinations in Singapore. As the name suggests, it has done everything possible to preserve the cultural elements of the Chinese community. In Chinese, it is also known as Niu Che Shui and means "water from ox carts".
The reason China Town got such a name is that in the early years, residents depended only on ox carts for water transportation and this name is still used.
The architecture of the storehouses of this place, as well as the streets, is reminiscent of Victorian and Baroque architecture. The majority of the area of the city of China has been declared a national heritage site and was undertaken by Urban Urban. Development Authority.
Hotels in Chinatown Singapore
Located on the twenty-third floor of a social housing building, the Sentosa View Hostel may not be very large, but it is certainly neat and tidy. The area is quite convenient as it would take ten minutes on foot to reach China Town. You can even enjoy a short bus ride. The living room is fully equipped with a TV and a computer for guests to have fun in the hotel. The morning meal is also served in your room.The Wink Hostel is located at 8A Mosque Street. It has extremely luxurious facilities, including custom-designed beds that provide comfort to guests. The main advantage is that you can reach the station by walking for only three minutes. The pod fee per night is $ 50.
Some chic hotels are the Scarlet on Erskine Road and the Club. The Club has a freshly painted whitewashed building from the 1900s. If you want to blow up a lot of money, the Amar Hotel welcomes you with its individual shopping complex.
Foods in Chinatown Singapore
If you want to save on food, then Maxwell Center and Smith Street have good food stalls at inexpensive prices. Most food items cost less than $ 5, but if you want to have seafood, be prepared to spend a little more. Keep in mind that Smith Street stores are there for dinner, but the Maxwell Center stalls are open 24 hours a day.
Ah Balling Peanut Soup makes customers happy. Chinese peanut soup including rice balls, peanuts, red bean paste and yam leaves you wanting more than 50 cents per bowl. Erich's Wuerstelstand is a German sausage stand sold with mustard and sauerkraut that costs $ 3.
Mode of transportation in Chinatown Singapore
Transportation is a very important factor, no matter which part of the world you are in. There are many buses that serve the general public in China Town of Singapore. There is a bus station called New Bridge Road Bus Terminal. China Town MRT station is located on the Northeast line. The centre of Pagoda Street is cut off from traffic.
Other attractions in Chinatown Singapore
You can have a lot of fun walking around the parks or walking around the markets and malls in Singapore's China Town. Smith Street is home to the famous China Town complex. There are many shops, a food centre and a wet market selling goods.
Trengganu Street is a cool place to go due to the unique pedestrian mall. Tourists are said to be flanked by shops and stores on both sides. As the evening sets in, the night market becomes active with the daylight fading.
Teo Hong Road is home to stores and stores of three or more storeys. They remain a buyers' paradise. The People’s Park complex has many stores selling clothing, ornaments and electronics. There are also many message lounges. China Town Point is a shopping complex that sells handicrafts.
