Join this tour to gain insight into the rich cultural heritage of Chinatown. Get to know the stories behind the buildings, sculptures, carvings and murals as you explore the streets.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Starbucks Chinatown Point
- In front of Starbucks at Chinatown Point Shopping centre (133 New Bridge Road)
Opera Street (former)
Chinese opera used to be very popular in the old days. The opera street was a lively area lined with several Chinese opera theatres.
Street of Coolies and Tailors (former)
Explore a street known for its coolie keng (homes of indentured labourer) and traditional tailor shops in the past.
Street of Religious Harmony
This street features in close proximity of diverse places of worship - Hindu temple, Buddhist temple, mosque and church. Singapore is a multi-religious society known for its interfaith harmony.
Street Arts
Be amazed by the heritage murals that provide a window to the bygone years. Have fun taking pictures with them !!
Street Vices (former)
In the past Chinatown was notorious for its illicit activities such as opium smoking, gambling, gang fighting and prostitution.
Street of the Dead (former)
This street was full of death houses, coffin shops and funeral parlours, before it was transformed into a tourist street.
Street of Clan Associations
Clan association is a kinship organization. Get to know their roles in the past and present.
Chinatown's Oldest Street
This street runs along the original seafront where earlier immigrants came ashore. You can see the oldest and most ornate temples here.
Ending Point
Singapore River
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
1. Guide fee
1. Admission tickets
2. Meals
3. Transportation
1. This tour involves a lot of walking
2. Singapore weather is usually hot and humid, but may also rain heavily. I will try to use sheltered walkway as much as possible
3. We may not follow the order or duration of the steps mentioned in the itinerary
Good Day my friend !!
I was born in the 1960s, in time to witness the transformation of Singapore from a slum-filled city to a modern metropolis.
I enjoy meeting people from all over the world and share with them intriguing stories of Singapore, based on my personal experience and research, especially in heritage and culture.
Pick me as your guide and I will make sure that you have a memorable experience !!
$170/ per group