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Chinatown
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14,495 reviews
#10 of 1,148 things to do in Singapore
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8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday
8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday
8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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For a fascinating peek into Singapore’s Chinese culture and history, Chinatown is good place to start. Here, you’ll enjoy a mix of heritage visits to museums, shopping as well as a good variety of food options, sure to leave a traveller happy and satisfied at the end of the day.
Suggested duration
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The area
Address
Neighbourhood: Outram
How to get there
  • Telok Ayer • 7 min walk
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Restaurants
7,627 within 5 kms
NOX - Dine In The Dark
2,268
0.2 km$$$$ • European • Fusion • Vegetarian Friendly
Merci Marcel Club Street
255
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • French • European • Healthy
Loulou - French Cuisine & Wine Bar
208
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • French • Mediterranean
Zazz Pizza
215
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • European
French Fold Telok Ayer
137
0.5 km$$ - $$$ • French • Cafe • European
Takeshi Noodle Bar
556
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Japanese • Asian • Fusion
Cure
237
0.4 km$$$$ • Irish • European • Vegetarian Friendly
Rhubarb
437
0.4 km$$$$ • French • European • Vegetarian Friendly
Meadesmoore
82
0.5 kmSteakhouse
Chocoelf
53
0.2 kmDessert
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Attractions
782 within 10 kms
Kreta Ayer Square
10
7.7 mScenic Walking Areas
Smith Street
1
26 mFlea & Street Markets
Temple Street
49
30 mPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
Chinatown Heritage Centre
1,101
89 mSpeciality Museums
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum
6,468
0.2 kmSpeciality Museums • Religious Sites
Sri Mariamman Temple
1,031
0.1 kmReligious Sites
Pagoda Street
98
0.1 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Chan Ngee
36
0.2 kmAntique Shops
Jamae Mosque
98
0.2 kmReligious Sites
Sago Street (Street Of The Dead)
79
0.1 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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WanderingRooster
Seattle, WA210 contributions
Excellent Location
May 2023
We very much wanted to be in Chinatown for our trip and thus chose to stay at the Park Royal on Pickering on the edge of Chinatown. The area is full of night markets, hawker markets, restaurants, shops, temples, and other interesting sites. We were really glad we chose to stay in this neighborhood. It's an easy walk or MRT ride to other popular areas of Singapore as well. It felt very central for our purposes.
Written 20 May 2023
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Pramesti08
Bali, Indonesia97 contributions
So so
Feb 2023 • Couples
They have a lot of shops selling souvenirs and also some restaurants. But you can get a better price somewhere else in Singapore to but souvenirs and definitely food as the food prices here is quite expensive considering this is a touristy area.
Written 7 May 2023
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georginanicholson
Edinburgh, UK117 contributions
Amazing
Feb 2023
Definitely take time on your trip for Chinatown a real treat for your senses and good bargains to be had alive and kicking at night also a real must.
Written 5 May 2023
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Andy F
Devizes, UK1,084 contributions
Not What It Was
Apr 2023
Compared to 20 or 30 years ago, the modern area is a shadow of the old vibrant Chinatown. A lot of the area has been redeveloped, and I think they stopped just short of obliterating it altogether. It doesn't feel like a genuine community any more - just a shopping area with a market and a few shops & restaurants. Disappointing.
Written 4 May 2023
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Kris B
Broadstairs, UK381 contributions
Chinatown in Singapore, a tasteful must!
May 2023 • Couples
Hot,loud, tourist trap with loads of the things would expect. Food fab washed down with a cold beer of two.Fun, a great few hours. Easy to get to by the metro.
Written 4 May 2023
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datachina
1 contribution
live draw china dan keluaran china
Jan 2023 • Business
the chinatown is most beautiful place in the world, you must try to visit it. You must love this place and you want to visit again.
Written 24 April 2023
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YuppieLionheart
Philippines52 contributions
A place for shopping and food trip!
Mar 2023
We went in chinatown at night, most stores are already closed but the bars and restaurants are pretty much open. There is this one street wherein you can explore bars and restaurants, mostly chinese restaurants of course. The food is very delicious and worth the price! If you love to explore a new taste, this is the place to go.
Written 22 April 2023
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Joan T
Auckland, New Zealand83 contributions
Not so good this time
Apr 2023
On our first visit to Singapore a few years ago this area was great to visit but this time was a bit of a low experience as not much on offer that we wanted.
Written 8 April 2023
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janie740
Ann Arbor, MI120 contributions
If you like shopping…
Apr 2023
While not a large area, Chinatown has quite a few hawkers and plenty of shops along the street as well as in the Center. You can browse at will, we never felt pressured by any sellers. Compared to other hawker markets in SE Asia region, everything is clean and easily accessible. Spend an hour or 2 and you have a sense of the area.
Written 8 April 2023
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John E
France34 contributions
Pass on this one
Mar 2023
Found the place crowded, overpriced, filthy, and generally unpleasant . When ordering a few beers at a stall we literally had our glasses thrown thrown down onto the counter by the bar lady who should get employed elsewhere as she has no idea how to treat the public. The food was less than impressive, the chicken satay on skewers had been cut so small there was barely anything on the skewer to eat! A complete tourist rip off stay well clear of the place.
Written 22 March 2023
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  • Sun - Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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