City: Chinatown
Top Things to do in Chinatown
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1. Mohamed Ali Lane
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By KylieIsTravelling - Perth, Australia
I discovered Mohamed Ali Lane through the Singapore Tourist site and am glad I did. There’s a beautiful set of murals on Mohamed Ali Lane on the cross street to South Bridge Road, and further murals along to Chinatown Food Centre. It’s worth wandering along South Bridge Road to see murals like that seen in Mohamed Ali Lane, visible all hours and it’s free.
2. Pagoda Street
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By BigHugh51 - Adelaide, Australia
Chinatown is one of our "must visit" locations whenever we are in Singapore. Our most recent stay in Singapore saw us once again heading to Chinatown to soak up the atmosphere. Pagoda Street is home to a pedestrian mall which houses a plethora of shops and stalls selling all sorts of souvenirs, "knick-knacks", clothing, jewellery, electronics goods and cameras. There are also a number of cafes and eateries located along the street. We had a great time wandering amongst the stalls, dodging crowds of people and enjoying the ambience of the street. Sure enough, many of the goods on offer are cheap and nasty and most of the eateries are not necessarily top quality but it is still a fun place to spend a couple of hours even if the weather is particularly hot and steamy!
3. Temple Street
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By Kim025Singapore - Singapore, Singapore
Temple street is famous for its shops supplying professional kitchen tools and crockery. Another interesting shop is Peranakan Tiles Gallery at No 36. There is an outstanding mural here by Yip Yew Chong, "Cantonese Opera". The artist often watched Cantonese operas as a boy because they were staged frequently in Chinatown during the various Chinese festivals. He even brought his girlfriend to watch the operas on dates. The backdrop, props, lighting and the fighting scenes fascinated him and he has fond memories of all these which probably inspired his style of art. As for this mural, notice 1) the actors' and actresses' costumes 2) the various backstage activities 3) the spectators' postures and expressions 4) the mobile food stalls taking the opportunity of the crowd for businesses. The artist has done a great credit in enhancing Chinatown culturally and making the streets more beautiful. These murals have delighted both locals and tourists alike.
4. Jinrikisha Station
5. Sago Street (Street Of The Dead)
6. Indigo Blue Art
INDIGO BLUE ART was established in Singapore in 2004 as a platform to showcase Contemporary Indian Art. Committed to promoting a greater awareness, understanding, and enjoyment of Indian Art, INDIGO BLUE ART houses an extensive collection of paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures and books on the subject.
