Chinatown, Singapore: Hours, Address, Chinatown Reviews: 4/5
Chinatown
4
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
Best nearby
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
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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4.0
14,409 reviews
Excellent
5,526
Very good
6,191
Average
2,267
Poor
305
Terrible
120
Tofurry
Renton, WA793 contributions
Jan 2022
The last time we visited Chinatown was in April, 2019. It was a very different experience visiting in late January this year. The main streets are decorated for Chinese New Year, and you can buy anything you need to decorate your house, to eat, or might want to have for Chinese New Year. It can be very crowded though, and in these Covid times, a bit stressful.
Written 8 February 2022
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jordanamman23
amman16 contributions
Jan 2022
Many stalls were closed but still enough to satisfy the shopper. Restaurants still open although not all food stalls. Explore the area: the Buddha Tooth Temple, Taoist Temple is worth a visit; Nus Baba House as well. Heritage Centre was not open but having visited in the past- it is also worth a visit.
Written 3 January 2022
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LCandyC
Singapore, Singapore37 contributions
Nov 2021
Lots of eateries and shopping around. Although the food street was closed due to Covid, still got lots of food and shopping places nearby.
Written 28 November 2021
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bcheong
Shanghai, China25,843 contributions
Oct 2021 • Solo
Came here for a massage and walked around a bit. Chinese restaurants opened by the recent chinese immigrants have proliferated over the years. The food street is closed due to covid though
Written 22 October 2021
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA12,749 contributions
Jul 2021
In this very modern city it is nice to find some old-fashioned charm and architecture. Also a good place to find a simple restaurant, which is what we did for lunch.
Written 18 September 2021
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Cindy
1 contribution
Jun 2020
There is a traditional market in Singapore. We can find many local food or some special cuisine from the South sea. The most impressed me is the BBQ pork rice. It's taste like heaven, it was so delicious like I have never tried before. There are also some street vendors outside the market. We can buy some souvenir there, and also experience their culture around the street.
Written 21 May 2021
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ohydrese
Singapore, Singapore3 contributions
Aug 2020
Locate right in the middle of busy Chinatown and CBD, this place is amazingly maintained and sacred. Must visit for everyone visiting Singapore. Don't forget to visit the orchid garden at roof top.
Written 26 April 2021
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Donovan
Singapore, Singapore293 contributions
Mar 2021
Historic district of Singapore with rich culture and traditions. Check out one of the Chinese restaurants there, or dine at the hawker centre with lots of stalls offering yummy food. Also, visit the Buddha tooth relic temple, especially the rooftop for some stunning views.
Written 30 March 2021
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Jack lee
Singapore, Singapore4 contributions
Feb 2021 • Family
After 5 years since my last visit here, everything is same nothing new here except the number of people allowing to come inside because the restrictions that need to be implemented because of pandemic.
Written 15 February 2021
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KrystalKandy2710
North Perth, Australia68 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, Australia2,935 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 Africa379 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, Singapore303 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, Malaysia1,286 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.