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Singapore
July 4, 2009
12:45 pm
Chinatown
The name "Chinatown" was not widely used until the late 19th century when efforts by the tourism authorities made it so. The Chinese knows Chinatown as "Niu Che Shui" which when translated means "bullock cart water". The name came about when in the early days, Chinatown's water supply was transported using bullocks carts. The best way to explore Chinatown is, of course, on foot. Kick off your tour of the area with a visit to the Chinatown Heritage Centre and learn about the lives of the Chinese migrants in the early days. Interesting places of worship of note in the area are the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Thian Hock Keng Temple and Sri Mariamman Temple. Cheap bargains lurk in every corner in Chinatown. The list of things you can buy is endless, from Chinese medicinal herbs, textiles, daily necessities, handicrafts to electrical and electronic goods. Once your bags are filled, it is time to fill your stomachs. Take your pick from the wide varieties of Chinese cuisine available. From the ubiquitous chicken rice to delicious Chinese herbal soups, there is something for every palate. You will definitely be spoilt for choice! One of the best times to visit Chinatown is during Chinese New Year when the area is filled with a festive air. Hawkers set up makeshift stalls to ply their Chinese New Year wares and Singaporean Chinese flock to the area to do their Chinese New Year shopping. The district comes alive with activity and excitement.
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Commentschinatown is so crowded and it is always busy selling things.I think chinatown is a wonderful place to go with your family.
#2 - meerah - 01/18/2009 - 10:46
The best times to go is during the Chinese new year period, then theres lots of stuff to buy and things to look at. I think there's even more food during those periods.
#1 - Jon - 10/27/2008 - 08:35
You can spend the whole day in Chinatown. I am just amazed at the variety of things you can find there. The food is great too!!!
#0 - Roger Wilkerson - 03/25/2008 - 09:10
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