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Chinatown Travel Guide provides useful information for tourists and visitors to Chinatown in Singapore

Chinatown is the earliest Chinese settlement in Singapore. This came about because the British parcelled the population according to ethnic lines. It may seem strange today that a nation that is predominantly Chinese should also have a Chinatown. And when you visit Singapore's Chinatown, you will realise that it is not entirely Chinese. In between the Chinese shophouses, you will come across mosques and Hindu temples, along with the occasional church.

The area designated as Chinatown is located south of the Singapore River, next to the Financial District. As it happens to be within the downtown area of Singapore, Chinatown has also evolved to embrace urbanization. The skyscrapers of the Financial District are all within sight of the temples of Chinatown.

Getting there

The easiest way to reach Chinatown is by MRT. The MRT stations serving the Chinatown district are the Chinatown Station (NE4), the Tanjong Pagar Station (EW15), the Outram Park Station (EW16 / NE3) and the Raffles Place Station (EW14 / NS26) within the Financial District.

Roads in Chinatown

Club Street

Where to stay

There is a wide selection of accommodation providers in Singapore. They range from budget inns and guesthouses to luxurious boutique hotels and branded chains. Your choice is entirely dependent on your budget and level of comfort expected. For mainstream hotels, check out hotels in Singapore for the best online prices, sourced from all the major providers. For guesthouses and other budget providers, check out hostels in Singapore for those with online booking facilities.

Location Map of Chinatown

Al-Abrar Mosque (8 July 2006)
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Main shrine of the Thian Hock Keng Temple (8 July 2006)
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Nagore Durgha Shrine, after restoration
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