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Chinatown
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#12 of 1,121 things to do in Singapore
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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
About
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.
Suggested duration
1-2 hours
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The area
Address
Neighbourhood: Outram
How to get there
  • Telok Ayer • 7 min walk
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Restaurants
7,524 within 5 kms
Merci Marcel Club Street
195
0.4 km$$ - $$$ • French • European • Healthy
Zazz Pizza
196
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • European
Takeshi Noodle Bar
558
0.3 km$$ - $$$ • Japanese • Asian • Fusion
Cure
234
0.4 km$$$$ • Irish • European • Vegetarian Friendly
Rhubarb
430
0.4 km$$$$ • French • European • Vegetarian Friendly
My Awesome Cafe
1,248
0.5 km$$ - $$$ • French • Bar • Cafe
Fat Belly Social Steakhouse
99
0.5 km$$$$ • Steakhouse • Gluten Free Options
Tippling Club
541
0.4 km$$$$ • International • European • Vegetarian Friendly
Heart of Darkness
182
0.5 km$$ - $$$ • International • European • Vegan Options
Grids Coffee | Bar
149
0.2 km$$ - $$$ • Bar • Cafe • Gastropub
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Attractions
765 within 10 kms
Kreta Ayer Square
9
7.7 mScenic Walking Areas
Smith Street
1
26 mFlea & Street Markets
Temple Street
48
30 mPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
Chinatown Heritage Centre
1,099
89 mSpeciality Museums
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum
6,427
0.2 kmSpeciality Museums • Religious Sites
Sri Mariamman Temple
1,029
0.1 kmReligious Sites
Pagoda Street
95
0.1 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Chan Ngee
36
0.2 kmAntique Shops
Jamae Mosque
98
0.2 kmReligious Sites
Sago Street (Street Of The Dead)
79
0.1 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
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Popular mentions
4.0
14,409 reviews
Excellent
5,526
Very good
6,191
Average
2,267
Poor
305
Terrible
120
edo eussen
Utrecht, The Netherlands3 contributions
Will go again
Apr 2022 • Friends
Very interesting area! People were friendly, although a bit busy at certain times.
We had a guide that got us to all the places, which was very nice to have
Written 25 May 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Mg1mcsc
7 contributions
very clean
May 2022
We went around 5pm and were very surprised having not been there for around 4 years it was clean, smart but still lots of atmosphere
Written 20 May 2022
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Alexia A
Qatar344 contributions
Evening walk
May 2022 • Family
Walking tour in Chinatown, restaurants with dumplings, noodles and tea. Shops to buy souvenirs. Temple of Buda tooth. Houses with beautiful terraces.
Written 3 May 2022
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Ann M
Kuwait986 contributions
Great Place to See
May 2022 • Friends
This is definitely worth a stop as a tourist especially due to Singapore having so many Chinese influences. The hawker close by is a good way to enjoy the place as well. Many great shops and decor that makes it feel like you are in China.
Written 1 May 2022
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colin1962
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK138 contributions
Well worth a wander
Apr 2022
If in Singapore it is well worth a wander around China town and a visit to a couple of the temples which it contains
Written 25 April 2022
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osubasi
Miami, FL53 contributions
Not a bad China Town. Very basic. I have seen better China Towns in other cities like San Francisco or London or Seattle
Apr 2022 • Couples
Nothing to write home about. Very basic China town. San Francisco, London has bigger and better China towns. I thought it would be bigger in Singapore.
Written 24 April 2022
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Aussie
Perth, Australia40 contributions
Nice place for foods
Apr 2022
We go for the local foods on the 1st level of Chinatown market and durian along Smith street. There is plenty of China's Chinese food restaurant few lanes away was able to satisfied my wife craving for spicy foods.

We went there for Breakfast and lunch, while dinner is too crowded with locals.
Written 18 April 2022
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Prem HK
Hong Kong, China30 contributions
nice place - a must visit in singapore
Feb 2022
nice place - a must visit in Singapore - if you love authenticated Chinese food like myself this place is a must see place, also there is Chinese temple - can go check it out as a beautiful one to visit / pray
Written 29 March 2022
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Sanjay S
Mumbai, India253 contributions
Great place to experience south asian food
Mar 2022 • Couples
Great place to experience mini china.. did not find much to shop but you may have some authentic chinese and south asian cuisines
Written 23 March 2022
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weustheyours
2 contributions
Still vey nice
Mar 2022 • Friends
Despite pandemic, still one of the iconic area of singapore for locals and tourist. Much quieter but represent Singapore much
Written 10 March 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chinatown
Chinatown is open:
  • Sun - Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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