🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Chinatown Food Street
- ✓Butsutoji Temple Ryukain
- ✓Sri Mariamman Temple
- ✓Chinatown Heritage Centre
- ✓Ann Siang Hill
- ✓Maxwell Food Centre
Also check attractions in other Singapore cities:
Chinatown
Chinatown
Singapore's vibrant Chinatown district blends heritage shophouses, traditional temples, trendy cafes, and authentic cuisine. UNESCO-listed area showcasing Chinese immigrant history with modern hipster makeover along Ann Siang Hill and Keong Saik Road.
🌐Other Cities in Singapore
Recommended Hotels in Chinatown
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (20 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★The Scarlet Singapore
- ★Parkroyal Collection Pickering
- ★Hotel 1929
- ★Amoy by Far East Hospitality
- ★Chinatown Hotel
- ★Ann Siang House
🍜Restaurants & Food
•Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice (Maxwell)
$World-famous chicken rice
•Liao Fan Hawker Chan
$Michelin-star soy sauce chicken rice
•Burnt Ends
$$$Modern Australian BBQ, open kitchen
•Ding Dong
$$Southeast Asian comfort food
•Potato Head Folk
$$Creative cocktails, global tapas
Also check restaurants in other Singapore cities:
🛍️ Shopping
- •Chinatown Street MarketStreet Market
Pagoda Street and surrounds. Souvenirs, silk, chopsticks, trinkets. Bargaining possible.
- •Chinatown ComplexWet Market & Food Centre
Local wet market, cooked food center, and TCM shops. Authentic non-touristy experience.
- •Keong Saik Road BoutiquesBoutique Shops
Independent fashion, homeware, and lifestyle stores in heritage shophouses.
💡 Travel Tips
- • Visit Buddha Tooth Relic Temple early morning for fewer crowds
- • Maxwell Food Centre - Tian Tian stall opens 11am, expect long queues
- • Ann Siang Hill best for evening drinks - hip bar scene
- • Chinatown street market touristy - better deals at Little India or Bugis
- • Keong Saik Road transformed from red-light district to boutique hotel hub
- • Try traditional kaya toast breakfast at Ya Kun or Tong Ah
- • Explore side streets for hidden cafes and vintage shops
- • Avoid street vendors selling overpriced drinks - use hawker centers
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
Year-round. Festive during Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb)
💰Daily Budget
$30-100/day
👥Popular With
Culture EnthusiastsFoodiesBudget TravelersHeritage Lovers
🗓️Recommended Stay
Part of Singapore itinerary (half-day to 1 day)
🌐Timezone
UTC+8 (SGT)
💬Local Language
English, Mandarin, Hokkien
💱Currency
SGD (Singapore Dollar)
📅Chinatown 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Chinatown Heritage & Food Discovery
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Morning2-3h
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Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Chinatown Heritage Centre
💡 Visit Buddha Tooth Relic Temple early morning (7-8 AM) for peaceful atmosphere and morning chants. Explore Chinatown Heritage Centre to learn about Chinese immigrant history.
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Afternoon2-3h
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Maxwell Food Centre & Street Market
💡 Lunch at Maxwell Food Centre - try famous Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice (arrive by 11 AM to beat queue). Browse Chinatown Street Market on Pagoda Street for souvenirs.
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Evening2-3h
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Ann Siang Hill Bars & Keong Saik Road
💡 Explore trendy Ann Siang Hill for heritage shophouse bars and cafes. Walk along Keong Saik Road for boutique shops and evening drinks. Perfect Instagram spots with colorful facades.
💡Tips
- •Chinatown MRT and Telok Ayer MRT both serve the area
- •Maxwell Food Centre - Tian Tian opens at 11 AM, expect 30-60 min queue
- •Street market vendors accept bargaining
- •Visit during Chinese New Year for festive decorations (January-February)