Highlights
- Explore Singapore’s hidden history of secret societies and triads
- Walk through Chinatown’s most iconic and lesser-known streets
- Discover real stories of gang rivalries, opium dens & underground networks
- Visit historic landmarks tied to early Chinese communities
- See heritage wall murals by Yip Yew Chong depicting Singapore’s past
Description
Step beyond Singapore’s polished skyline and dive into its hidden past on this immersive “Underbelly Singapore” Triad Tour. Discover the secret world of early Chinese societies, underground networks, and the power struggles that once shaped the streets of Chinatown.
Starting at Telok Ayer MRT Station, your guide will introduce you to the origins of early Chinese immigrants and how secret societies—often known as triads—emerged as powerful forces offering protection, control, and influence.
Continue to the Hakka Association Singapore, where you’ll uncover the role of clan associations in supporting new migrants—and how some became linked to underground networks and rival factions.
At the historic Thian Hock Keng Temple, learn how faith, loyalty, and brotherhood intersected with secret society rituals. This sacred site was not only a place of worship but also a gathering point tied to early community power structures.
Walk up to Ann Siang Hill, once a hotspot of opium dens, brothels, and secret society activity. Today’s trendy streets hide stories of crime, survival, and the lives of those who operated in the shadows. Along the way, discover striking heritage wall murals by Yip Yew Chong, vividly illustrating scenes of old Singapore life and adding a visual layer to the stories you’ll hear.
As you enter the bustling lanes of Trengganu Street and Pagoda Street, uncover tales of gang rivalries, coded communication, and hidden operations that once thrived behind these shopfronts. These streets were the heart of Chinatown’s underground world, where power, business, and crime intertwined.
Throughout the tour, your expert guide will bring these stories to life—revealing how Singapore transformed from a rough trading port with secret societies into the safe, modern city it is today.
Includes
Licensed and professional tour guide
2.5 hours with a tour guide (Ex. Gang Members)
Excludes
Food and drinks
Other personal expenses
Tips
Important Information
- Bad Weather Policy: The tour will proceed rain or shine, so please do bring along your umbrellas or ponchos. It does not affect travellers’ right to cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund or compensation will be provided for this matter
- Accurate contact details are crucial during booking; the operator isn’t liable for losses due to inaccuracies
- Wear comfortable footwear and carry umbrellas or ponchos in case of rain
- We will meet up at Telok Ayer MRT Control Station
- We will send you a reminder with details about the meeting point, meet up time, and guide contact before the day of the tour by WhatsApp or email
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
