{"id":5808,"date":"2017-05-03T23:34:59","date_gmt":"2017-05-03T23:34:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/?p=5808"},"modified":"2017-12-06T01:33:09","modified_gmt":"2017-12-06T01:33:09","slug":"top-attractions-in-singapore-chinatown-%e7%89%9b%e8%bd%a6%e6%b0%b4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/2017\/05\/top-attractions-in-singapore-chinatown-%e7%89%9b%e8%bd%a6%e6%b0%b4\/","title":{"rendered":"Top attractions in Singapore Chinatown \u725b\u8f66\u6c34"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to Chinatown in Singapore\/\u725b\u8f66\u6c34<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chinese translation of the Chinatown is\u00a0Ox Cart Water, such a cute name right? \u00a0Do you know why it was called as Cow Car Water or Ox Cart Water? \u00a0Lets go back to the history,\u00a0\u00a0this is due to the fact that Chinatown’s water supply was principally transported by animal-driven carts in the 19th century.<\/p>\n

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Al-fresco Dinning<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is always food in Chinatown and there is a famous spot for you to try out all different kind of local cuisine here at the Al-fresco Dining street located at Smith Street. \u00a0You can taste the\u00a0local delight, such as \u00a0Char Kway Teow noodle, mouthwatering Satay sticks with peanuts, desert such as Ice-kacang and many more.<\/p>\n

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Durian – King of Fruits<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can try out either fresh durian or durian cake\/ice-cream here.<\/p>\n

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Durian Bak Kwa by Hu Zheng Long<\/strong><\/p>\n

Have you ever tasted Durian Bak Kwa? \u00a0I know now there are many kind of Bak Kwa, such as Apple Bak Kwa, Pineapple Bak Kwa, Lychee Bak Kwa, Duck Bak Kwa but the most expensive on the list is the Durian Bak Kwa, up SGD$120 per kg. \u00a0Yes, it is located in Chinatown, if you are a durian lover and bak kwa lover, try this out.<\/p>\n

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Tai Chong Kok at Sago Street<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tai Chong Kok traditionally sell Chinese pastries such as mooncake, snacks.\u00a0Tai Chong Kok brand is famous among the older generation. \u00a0The shop is decorated in the ancient style with few colorful Chinese masks hanging on top which make it quite attractive.<\/p>\n

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Cheap souvenirs\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is the place to get your souvenirs in very cheap price. \u00a0Things like cushion covers, keys chain, lantern and many mores that you name for can be found here. \u00a0It is a very good place to shop for tourists.<\/p>\n

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Bruce Lee Mural at Chinatown<\/strong><\/p>\n

This mural is located at the cross junction of Trengganu St & Smith St (behind Tooth Relic Temple). \u00a0It is at the entrance of hawkers center food court in Chinatown. \u00a0School of Design participated in this beautiful mural artwork. \u00a0Go find them if you a fan of Bruce Lee.<\/p>\n

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People’s Park Complex\/\u73cd\u73e0\u574a<\/strong><\/p>\n

Below is the 103 m high and 31 Storey People’s Park Complex building – the first shopping center of its kind in Southest Asia. \u00a0It was the largest shopping complexes back in 70’s. \u00a0Now, still have many old people prefer shopping in People’s Park complex rather then going to Orchard Road or MBS.<\/p>\n

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Tintin store in Pagoda Street<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you are a Tintin fan, there is a good news for you. \u00a0You can find Tintin store located on 28 Pagoda Street. \u00a0There are variety of things to to see in the Tintin shops, go check out the adventures of Tintin!<\/p>\n

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Sri Mariamman Temple in Chinatown<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore built by immigrants from South India back in 1827. And yes, it is an Indian Hindu temple located in\u00a0Chinatown, that’s why make it special! Actually the\u00a0temple was initially supposed to be built along Telok Ayer, that area has lack of water supply for Hindu rituals in the old days so it is located in Chinatown instead.<\/p>\n

The temple is famous for it protection against diseases and illness, go visit this colorful and oldest Hindu temple if you\u00a0happen to be in Chinatown.<\/p>\n

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Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum<\/strong>
\nThe temple is based on the Tang dynasty architectural style and built to house the tooth relic of the historical Buddha.<\/p>\n

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The ground floor of the temple may be flooded with tourists and local visitors but if you go up the higher floor, you could enjoy more serene peace and beautiful views of the Chinatown.<\/p>\n

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The Pinnacle@Duxton<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Pinnacle@Duxton is an award-winning 50 storey residential development in Singapore. What make it special is the world’s two longest sky garden of 500 m each on both the 26th and 50th floors. This is the world’s tallest public housing. \u00a0It looks like a private condo to me.<\/p>\n

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New VS Old Housing Development Board\/HDB in Singapore<\/strong><\/p>\n

Check out the old public housing HDB, picture as below. \u00a0Big difference, right.<\/p>\n

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Keong Saik Road\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

This street here offers coolest restaurants and bars in town.<\/p>\n

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Keong Saik Road is a colorful and vibrant road with many photo opportunities.<\/p>\n

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This road is used to be hooker nests but now it has transformed into beautiful Peranakan shop houses and well preserved heritage building.<\/p>\n

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Colorful building along Keong Saik Road<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sri Layan Sithi Vinayagar\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a smaller Hindu temple located in Keong Saik Road. \u00a0You can just take a picture from the outside if you have already been to the oldest temple Sri Mariamman Temple.<\/p>\n

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Beautiful street art in Chinatown<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Pinnacle@Duxton<\/strong><\/p>\n

A closer look of the\u00a0The Pinnacle@Duxton, the award winning 50 storeys residential, world class HDB in Singapore.<\/p>\n

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How to get Chinatown?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Use Exit A (Pagoda Street) of North-East MRT line’s Chinatown station.<\/p>\n

Welcome to Chinatown in Singapore\/\u725b\u8f66\u6c34 Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n