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Chinatown

| Trengganu, Singapore, Singapore
As featured in 3 days in Singapore
Ranked #20 of 295 attractions in Singapore
4.0 of 5 stars 898 Reviews
Type: Neighbourhoods
Activities: Shopping, Dining
Fee: No
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
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Adelaide, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Temples, food,food, shopping, fantastic trains in Singapore,easy to get around ! More

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china spring, tx
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

found several great deals on having a few shirts made. great material and fast turn around. 4 shirts and 2 pants with silk tie for 385S$. great food More

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Monte-Carlo, Monaco
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Did a tea ceremony there and learned a lot. What a fantastic experience. The place is very interesting, especially the food, kitchen ware shops and tea rooms. More

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Phuket, Thailand
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Got very ripped off by the restaurant next to the National Chinese Heritage Museum, the food we wanted they didn't have (basic curries and desserts), charged a fortune for bad quality food, charge $3.50 plus the tax for water! Not as good variety of chinese food as I expected, just cheap knick knacks. More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We spent every night back in Chinatown. The food and beer were heaps cheaper and it had a real atmosphere. More

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Montreal, Canada
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

This may be the most boring Chinatown-all you see is store after store of chinese souvenirs that you can buy in any Chinatown worldwide (some Singaporean souvenirs). The restaurants are mostly for "Steamboat" (hotpot). Maybe the best things to do here is to buy cheesy souvenirs and perhaps visit the wet market (go in the morning). More

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NSW
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Shopping was OK but if you want a great meal then this is a must to visit. So many choices of good restaurants. More

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Tamworth, Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We loved Chinatown good bargains & good food two train stops from Hotel More

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Ravenna, Italy
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

If Orchard Road isn't to your pockets fancy, then stroll into Chinatown! Cheap & cheerful Chinese goods, food, drinks & even massages. Don't miss the Chinatown Heritage Centre showcasing the old Chinatown. Colorful streets & colorful people, don't miss it! More

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Hyderabad, India
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

It is a differnt sight when you go in the night. Street hawker zone is full of people with a variety of sight,smell and flavours. During the day do not miss the visit to the Buddha temple and its calm atmosphere inside. More

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