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Chinatown

Chinatown

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A little introduction

Temples, shophouses, hawker stalls and markets sit close together. Bring an appetite and expect to linger.

Chinatown brings temples, shophouses, markets and hawker food into one walk. Choose one or two priorities, then leave time for a meal and smaller lanes; respect guidance at religious sites.

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When to goAfternoon
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Plan your visit

Allow around
2–3 hoursEditorial estimate; excludes transport and queues
A simple plan
Combine temple streets with a hawker meal. Choose Maxwell or Chinatown Complex for lunch rather than rushing between both.
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Colourful streets·Bugis

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Culture walk·Little India

Little India

Little India

Flowers, spices and colours after rain fill these streets. Slow down and let the neighbourhood tell its story.

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Neighbourhood life·Tiong Bahru

Tiong Bahru

Tiong Bahru

Bookshops, cafés and residential streets reward a slow wander. Come for the neighbourhood, not just one shop.

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