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Explore Singapore’s Chinatown on a guided walking tour. Visit historic temples, savor soy sauce chicken at Chiew Kee, and discover century-old tea and medicine shops.

Highlights

• Travel back in time to see Thian Hock Keng Temple, which was constructed in 1821
• Dine at Chiew Kee Noodle House, a restaurant that is famed for soy sauce chicken
• Visit a tea shop with over a century of history and shop for Cantonese pastries
• Finish up the activity with a visit to a tradtional medicine shop in Chinatown

Description

Meet your friendly local guide and set off on a journey through the heart of Singapore’s Chinatown, where every street tells a story. Start at the revered Yueh Hai Ching Temple in Raffles Place—a national monument and a testament to the hopes of early Chinese immigrants. Stroll down the vibrant, pedestrian-only Pekin Street and discover the Fuk Tak Chi Museum, once a Taoist shrine and now beautifully restored within a boutique hotel. Continue to the majestic Thian Hock Keng Temple, built in 1821 to honor the sea goddess Mazu, and admire its intricate architecture. Wander up Ann Siang Hill, pausing for photos at the historic Chinese Weekly Entertainment Club and the charming Goh Loo Club shophouse. As you pass by Mohamed Ali Lane, your guide will share stories of Chinatown’s colorful past. Indulge in a delicious lunch at Chiew Kee Noodle House, one of Singapore’s oldest and most beloved restaurants, famed for its mouth-watering soy sauce chicken. After lunch, explore local landmarks like Yue Hwa Chinese Products, The Majestic, and Lim Chee Guan’s famous New Bridge Road store. Experience a taste of tradition at Pek Sin Choon, a tea merchant with over 100 years of history, and browse for Cantonese pastries. Stroll along bustling Smith Street to Sago Lane, once home to the city’s sago factories. Conclude your tour at Fong Moon Kee, a family-run shop specializing in traditional remedies since the early 1900s. After a day filled with culture, flavors, and fascinating stories, make your own way back, enriched with a deeper understanding of Singapore’s vibrant Chinatown.

Includes

Tour guide Authentic lunch at Chiew Kee Noodle House Disposable poncho (if it rains)

Important Information

• This tour will take place rain or shine

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund