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Chinatown

Crot | Trengganu, Singapore, Singapore
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As featured in 3 days in Singapore
Ranked #31 of 279 attractions in Singapore
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Type: Neighborhoods
Activities: Shopping, Dining
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: For a fascinating peek into Singapore’s Chinese culture and history, Chinatown is good place to start. Here, you’ll enjoy a mix of heritage visits to... more » Owner description: For a fascinating peek into Singapore’s Chinese culture and history, Chinatown is good place to start. Here, you’ll enjoy a mix of heritage visits to museums, shopping as well as a good variety of food options, sure to leave a traveller happy and satisfied at the end of the day. « less
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Manila, Philippines
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW via mobile

I agree with the other reviewers here, this place is just like any other chinatown in other countries. Went here last year with a friend, had a good taste of the street food offered here. Went to shop for some souvenir items here, which were cheap. Place is okay, and is a good place to visit if you have a... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

yap, just like another chinatown around the world. you can find cheap street food, cheap accommodation, and the chines shop everywhere

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

First come for the food then come for the shopping. Chinatown is just a melting pot of smells, aromas and some of the best that Singapore has to offer. Make sure you go upstairs to the huge hawkers market. Meals range from S$3 to S$5.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

We went to Chinatown to see the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple - but really enjoyed walking around looking at the streets and architecture - definitely worth a visit if you have the time - otherwise you can get a flavour of it from the hop-on, hop-off bus which goes through some of it.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Chinatown is identic with china culture. Chinatown means cheap souvenir, great food and religion tolerantion. If you want to get many souvenir with cheap price, this place is really recomended. You can buy little souvenir started from 1 dolar. Then you can get discount if buy with big quantity. It's really interesting ! For culinary lover, you can eat great... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Nothing change much here since i dont know when.... the streets are the same and the sellers will line their items along the streets. Good place to go to soak in the atmosphere, especially during the chinese new year period. A must visit for foreigners.

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Brisbane, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

I have been to Chinatown many time in the recent years but this time found it changed, not as friendly as before but at one of the stalls was quite frightened by the antics of the husband of the owner. I was trying to buy a dressing gown for my Son and in trying to make up my mind was... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

I remember all of those electronics we bought for very cheap - we still have our electronic photo frame from Singapore - china town!! And the blue taxis were the cheapest!

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

The fair itself and its shops may seem a little touristy, but the interesting part of this Chinatown is that waling around it will allow you to visit so many landmarks (temples, heritage center, etc.) that it is a neighborhood not to be missed.

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Perth, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

Chinatown Singapore is typical of Chinatowns everywhere – crowded, bustling stalls/shops, lots of cheap goods and Chinese food supplies. Many restaurants although quality of food dubious. There are also some conventional shops and department stores on the main roads which sell good quality items at very low prices. If you are after gold jewelry at competitive prices go to the... More

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