What is amazing about Singapore is that its people practice various cultures but still managed to live as one nation. And one of the prominent in Singapore is the Chinese culture. You can witness their colorful traditions when visiting Chinatown. Here are some of the most iconic places to visit in Chinatown.
1. Thian Hock Keng Temple
This is considered as one of the oldest temples that were built in 1840. You will be astonished how the Hokkeiens managed to build an intricate and elaborate temple without using a single nail!
2. Sri Mariamman Temple
This is a Hindu temple in Singapore in which it was built by Indians. As you gaze at the wide temple, you find various sculptures of relevant characters in Hindu mythology like the famous goddess Mariamman.
3. Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
As you pass through the South Bridge Road, you find a majestic temple called the Buddha Tooth Relic. Inside, there is a museum in which you can take a look of the tooth relic of Buddha that was discovered in a ruined stupa in Myanmar.
4. Chinatown’s Maxwell Food Centre
If you want to taste authentic Singaporean cuisine, you should head out to Chinatown’s Maxwell Food Centre. You don’t have to break the bank when you want to go for a food trip in Maxwell since there are lots of stalls that serve good yet cheap food.
5. Chinatown Complex
This is another “Hawker Centre” or food centre with over 260 stalls of authentic Singaporean street food. Just like at Maxwell, everything sold here are affordable or budget-friendly.
6. Everton Park
Looking for something vintage? Head out to Everton Park! It houses one of the oldest shophouses in Singapore. Here, you can find various hippie coffee shops, retail stores and “sundry shops” or stores selling Chinese foodstuffs.
Witness the rich Chinese culture in Singapore in Chinatown! You can join a Chinatown walking tour in Singapore to make your visit more fun and hassle-free!
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