Chinatown

Singapore’s Chinatown has evolved approximately in 1821 when the first group of Chinese people arrived and settled down in the south of Singapore River. Chinatown in Singapore, which is also known as Niu Che Shui in Chinese or Kreta Ayer in Malay – both meaning ‘Bullock cart water” to signify the bullock-drone carts they used to carry drinking water, is the epicenter of Chinese traditions while the majority of Singapore population is Chinese. You will have a chance to visit many Chinese temples; including Buddha Tooth Relic Temple of which the sacred Buddha Shakyamuni’s tooth is worth a visit.

However, Singapore Chinatown is not all about Chinese. It is surprising that there are also mosques along the Telok Ayer Street and Jamae Mosque along South Bridge in the Chinatown. Tanjong Pagar is also unofficially known as a gay community whereas Club Street provides excellent Western food. Chinatown also offers shoppers with a broad variety of goods. The streets are full of street stalls selling Chinese handicrafts, antiques, home accessories and fashion items. Please feel welcome to share your information about Chinatown in Singapore by submitting your article to our editors.

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