Chinatown
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8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday
8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday
8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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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.
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Top ways to experience Chinatown
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Address
Neighbourhood: Outram
How to get there
- Telok Ayer • 7 min walk
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Restaurants
7,632 within 5 kms
Attractions
783 within 10 kms
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4.0
14,498 reviews
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5,568
Very good
6,222
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2,281
Poor
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Voyager693448
7 contributions
May 2023
China town has lots of little shops and places to eat. Also stopped at a jewelry place and made a nice purchase! Worth spending some time there to see the sights.
Written 2 June 2023
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andyh67186334
Coalville, UK6,777 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
I was staying close to Chinatown and I walked through it each day to reach the city centre. There is a mix of restaurants, shops, temples, MRT stations and undercover streets to shelter from the heat and the rain.
A very interesting part of the city and like everywhere else in Singapore, very clean.
A very interesting part of the city and like everywhere else in Singapore, very clean.
Written 30 May 2023
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Ian L
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia76 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Nothing much to see there. Merchandise sold there are not interesting and outdated. The only shop worth visiting is the popular air conditioned desert shop that offers a great variety of traditional style tong-sui and flavourful thirst quenching shaved ice deserts.
Written 29 May 2023
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WanderingRooster
Seattle, WA211 contributions
May 2023
We very much wanted to be in Chinatown for our trip and thus chose to stay at the Park Royal on Pickering on the edge of Chinatown. The area is full of night markets, hawker markets, restaurants, shops, temples, and other interesting sites. We were really glad we chose to stay in this neighborhood. It's an easy walk or MRT ride to other popular areas of Singapore as well. It felt very central for our purposes.
Written 20 May 2023
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Pramesti08
Bali, Indonesia98 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
They have a lot of shops selling souvenirs and also some restaurants. But you can get a better price somewhere else in Singapore to but souvenirs and definitely food as the food prices here is quite expensive considering this is a touristy area.
Written 7 May 2023
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georginanicholson
Edinburgh, UK117 contributions
Feb 2023
Definitely take time on your trip for Chinatown a real treat for your senses and good bargains to be had alive and kicking at night also a real must.
Written 5 May 2023
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Andy F
Devizes, UK1,091 contributions
Apr 2023
Compared to 20 or 30 years ago, the modern area is a shadow of the old vibrant Chinatown. A lot of the area has been redeveloped, and I think they stopped just short of obliterating it altogether. It doesn't feel like a genuine community any more - just a shopping area with a market and a few shops & restaurants. Disappointing.
Written 4 May 2023
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Kris B
Broadstairs, UK381 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Hot,loud, tourist trap with loads of the things would expect. Food fab washed down with a cold beer of two.Fun, a great few hours. Easy to get to by the metro.
Written 4 May 2023
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datachina
1 contribution
Jan 2023 • Business
the chinatown is most beautiful place in the world, you must try to visit it. You must love this place and you want to visit again.
Written 24 April 2023
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YuppieLionheart
Philippines71 contributions
Mar 2023
We went in chinatown at night, most stores are already closed but the bars and restaurants are pretty much open. There is this one street wherein you can explore bars and restaurants, mostly chinese restaurants of course. The food is very delicious and worth the price! If you love to explore a new taste, this is the place to go.
Written 22 April 2023
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KrystalKandy2710
North Perth, Australia71 contributions
I’ve been during the day. But if I come at nighttime will there be any fake designer bags or shoes? 🙂
Ozzy-Kunnu
Melbourne, Australia2,979 contributions
Lol. Nopes.
Здравствуйте, как доехать из аэропорта на метро до Чайна таун?
Natalia B
33 contributions
Очень просто: в аэропорту находите метро по табличкам, спускаетесь - вы уже находитесь на зеленой нитке метро! Пересаживаетесь через одну остановку на станции Tanah Merah на направление Joo Koon(Tuas Link)
И едите минут 55 до станции Outram Park- здесь зелёная ветка пересекается с фиолетовой. Она вам и нужна: идёте на фиолетовую и садитесь в поезд в направлении China town! Из метро выходите через выход А- окажетесь прямо на рыночной улице!
Rosemary J
Melbourne, Australia2 contributions
I'm wondering if Singapore Chinatown has any places with wine to have with food? Or bottle shops where we can buy it?
AndCo77
Melbourne, Australia159 contributions
Hi... I think 7-11 is your best bet.. Happy travels!!
1Francois1
Durbanville, South Africa387 contributions
Hi would like to find out do they take Singapore dollars or US dollars in Chinatown?
tonyell00
Nottingham, UK138 contributions
Singapore dollars, but there are money changers in the area. No idea how good/bad their rates are
iqbalhaji5
Colombo, Sri Lanka9 contributions
can i know the best time to visit china town ? is it in night time or day time?
Victoria R
Ketch Harbour, Canada152 contributions
We went at night and it was safe and fun
iqbalhaji5
Colombo, Sri Lanka9 contributions
are there any halal stalls in hallal stalls in Hawker centres?or is there any recommended halal Hawker centre?
cyqaey
Singapore, Singapore308 contributions
Hi, i think it may be hard to find a halal stall in Chinatown. but there are many vegeterian shops around.
Where is a good place to buy jade in Chinatown ?
Colperth
Perth63 contributions
to be honest didn't see any Jade shops in China town, I would get onto Google and check out where
Where is a good place to buy jade jewelry in Chinatown in Singapore ?
meaningremission
Subang Jaya, Malaysia1,290 contributions
Sorry Jean, can't assist you as I was focusing on other area hence didn't notice any gem shops.
ami123kd
Ludhiana, India7 contributions
Can anyone tell me the total cost of travelling from India to Singapore for seven days tour ?? like flight ticket+ visa charges etc
agate22
Kottayam, India47 contributions
Both ways ticket will be available for INR 10,000.. The visa Will will be available for INR 2,000... A decent stay will cost around INR 5,000 per day.. Approximate 50,000 will cost for 7 days..
nusratandalib
Dhaka City, Bangladesh2 contributions
best time to visit the place??
Gintare S
9 contributions
Best to visit in the morning. Also during lunchtime.
CHINATOWN (Singapore) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Chinatown
- Chinatown is open:
- Sun - Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- We recommend booking Chinatown tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 43 Chinatown tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Chinatown:
- The 10 Tastings of Singapore With Locals Private Street Food Tour (From S$214.38)
- Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Singapore Private Tour (From S$207.05)
- Discovery of 3 Ethnic Neighbourhoods and UNESCO Street Food Experience (From S$202.71)
- City Experience (From S$40.95)
- Small Group: Michelin and Local Hawker Food Tour (From S$90.37)
- Hotels near Chinatown:
- (0.01 km) Hotel 1888 Collection
- (0.01 km) Hotel 1888 Collection
- (0.01 km) Hotel 1888 collection
- (0.01 km) Hotel 1888 Collection
- (0.01 km) Standard Double-2mins away from chinatown MRT
- Restaurants near Chinatown:
- (0.01 km) Tai Wah Cooked Food
- (0.01 km) Yum Cha Restaurant
- (0.03 km) Fu Yuan Family Cuisine
- (0.03 km) Wonderful Durian
- (0.04 km) Li Xiang Lan Hotpot
- Attractions near Chinatown:
- (0.01 km) Kreta Ayer Square
- (0.02 km) Four Season Foot Reflexology Centre
- (0.02 km) Myer's Jewellery
- (0.03 km) Smith Street
- (0.03 km) Temple Street