Chinatown

Singapore

Chinatown showing interior views, a temple or place of worship and religious aspects
Chinatown which includes street scenes and markets
Chinatown showing a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture
Chinatown which includes a temple or place of worship
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Sample traditional food and visit important historical sites in on of the oldest Chinatowns in the world. 

As the dominant ethnic group in Singapore, the Chinese residents of Singapore have cast an influence over the whole city. But at the heart of the Chinese community sits Singapore’s Chinatown, the first location in the world to be called Chinatown. Since 1330, the area around Pagoda Street has been a hub for the Chinese immigrants in Singapore, and today it remains a fascinating cultural excursion that can be enjoyed by visitors of all ages. Chinatown offers some of the best dining in the city and historical and cultural attractions, like the Chinatown Heritage Centre, the many markets and the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum. Feel free to enter the temple and take a look around the lavish gold and red interior. If you are lucky you may get to witness a Buddhist ceremony taking place.

Join a walking tour, or embark on your own following the Chinatown trail, to discover the history of the area. Beginning at the Chinese Heritage Centre, see how life was for early immigrants to the city. Make your way to the oldest Hindu temple in the city, the Sri Mariamman Temple, to admire the South Indian architectural style. The architecture in Chinatown is one of its defining features. Particularly charming are the old style shop-houses which are still in operation.

Eat traditional Chinese cuisine on Smith Street, affectionately known by locals as “Food Street.” Here you can try Bak kut, a variety of pork rib soup that is incredibly popular in the city. Other options are the noodle dishes that have become known around the world as Singapore Noodles. 

Chinatown is located in the central downtown precinct of Singapore and can be reached on foot from many downtown hotels. Visitors arriving by car will find parking in the nearby streets. Chinatown is well served by public transportation and the Chinatown MRT station is just a minute’s walk away. Chinatown is open daily and there is no fee to visit.


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Carlton City Hotel Singapore
Carlton City Hotel Singapore
5 out of 5
1 Gopeng Street, Singapore
The price is NT$5,714 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
NT$5,714
NT$6,851 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
includes taxes & fees
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,506 reviews)
"Friendly staff good space in room, some of the amenities not working, fridge and coffee machine. Plus no towels at pool and took 45 mins to replace."

Reviewed on 2025/7/7

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Mercure ICON Singapore City Centre
Mercure ICON Singapore City Centre
4 out of 5
8 Club Street, Singapore
The price is NT$4,450 per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
NT$4,450
NT$5,335 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Singapore. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (865 reviews)
Great hotel, Nice room, Awesome pool!
"I loved it here! The rooms were small- but just enough. They were comfortable and efficient. The pool on the 2nd floor had an awesome view of the city, and the hotel was centrally located with a lot going on around it. I would totally recommend this hotel and stay here again if I am ever back in ..."

Reviewed on 2025/7/7

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Mondrian Singapore Duxton
Mondrian Singapore Duxton
4 out of 5
16A DUXTON HILL, Singapore
The price is NT$6,116 per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
NT$6,116
NT$7,333 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Singapore. Enjoy 4 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (312 reviews)
Kid free friends getaway
"Girls trip away from the kids. Choose this hotel for its location, pool and feeling it would have few kids. Great location in Chinatown with no shortage of restaurants and cafes. Newly renovated but rooms are small. Hotel breakfast is your standard hotel buffet, only did it once. Great rooftop pool ..."

Reviewed on 2025/6/26

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Oasia Hotel Downtown Singapore by Far East Hospitality
Oasia Hotel Downtown Singapore by Far East Hospitality
4.5 out of 5
100 Peck Seah Street, Singapore
The price is NT$5,431 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
NT$5,431
NT$6,512 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Stayed 3 nights in June 2025 as a couple. Location of hotel is good for accessing Marina Bay Sands/Gardens by the Bay and is walking distance to some nice hawker markets. Hotel was in nice but is more dated than the photos made it out to be."

Reviewed on 2025/7/4

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Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay
Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay
4.5 out of 5
Merchant Road, 20, Singapore, SIN
The price is NT$5,521 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
NT$5,521
NT$6,619 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
includes taxes & fees
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9/10 Wonderful! (1,181 reviews)
"A beautiful, comfortable and clean hotel with friendly, efficient staff. Food was very good with a wide range of dishes to choose from. Would stay again."

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YOTEL Singapore Orchard Road
YOTEL Singapore Orchard Road
4 out of 5
366 Orchard Road, Singapore
The price is NT$4,222 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
NT$4,222
NT$5,062 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
includes taxes & fees
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,525 reviews)
"Clean modern and compact. Value for money. Great breakfast and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 2025/7/8

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