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1. History of Chinatown In case you didn't know, Singapore's Chinatown was once doomed for demolition. However, resistance from the locals and given the historical significance of the area made the government cancel its plans. Traditionally, Chinatown has been in Singapore
for decades and is a cultural icon in its own right. Here, you will experience
all manner of Chinese customs and traditions. In the past, many workers mingled
with each other in the Chinatown area, working near the Singapore River in go
downs and warehouses. 2. What To See The best way to see the Chinatown in Singapore is by walking the streets. And the best to get there (and anywhere in Singapore for that matter) is by traveling in the subway system, the MRT. The Chinatown in Singapore is a cluster
of various sub-districts that include Kreta Ayer, Bukit Pasoh and Tanjong Pagar.
You will come across many Chinese temples, along with the Chinatown Heritage
Centre, Chinatown food street, and Chinatown night market. These areas are largely
maintained today for heritage and tourism purposes. 3. What To Buy You will find all manner of Chinese souvenirs
and gifts in Chinatown. Looking for a mahjong set? Well, you can find it in
Chinatown. How about a Chinese made fan or a Buddha statue? No problem.
Chinatown is the one stop place for all your needs and the area is so vast that
you can spend hours there. One of the best places to get stuff is the night
market. The night market in Chinatown is a cultural experience and an awesome
place to get keepsakes at bargain prices. 4.
Food and Temples And there is no shortage of temples. One
interesting temple is the Thian Hock Keng Temple, also known as the 'Temple
of Heavenly Happiness'. This is one of Singapore's oldest and largest temples.
Temples in Chinatown having amazing architecture and are immaculately decorated. Related ArticlesYou may also wish to read the following related articles:
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