The Women Who Built Chinatown Walking Tour

Highlights

• Discover the stories of the women who helped build early Singapore.
• Explore Chinatown through a women's history lens on a guided walking tour
• Learn about the Samsui women, majies, educators, and business owners

Description

Embark on a guided walking tour through Chinatown, exploring the neighborhood through a women's history lens. Discover the stories of the migrants, workers, caregivers, educators, and trailblazers who helped build early Singapore. Begin with the goddess Mazu, who watched over those making the dangerous journey south. Move through temples, old streets, hidden corners, and community spaces to explore how women found protection, purpose, work, friendship, and independence. Learn about the Samsui women, majies, educators, business owners, opera singers, and caregivers whose lives shaped early Singapore. Enjoy a warm, story-rich walk for curious travelers, locals, and anyone who wants to see Chinatown through the women who helped build it.

Includes

Guided walking tour through Chinatown Stories of women who shaped early Singapore Visits to temples, old streets, hidden corners, and community spaces

Excludes

Transportation to and from the meeting point Meals and drinks purchased on the tour

Important Information

• Get a drink before we start - recommend the kopi shop on the corner of Telok Ayer Coffee Shop or at one our female owned, Plain Vanilla (they open early!)  Dress for walking — comfortable shoes, breathable clothes, a water bottle, and sun protection. Rain or shine, we walk — bring an umbrella or poncho just in case. Know your own pace — we'll be walking sometimes on uneven ground, so come confident you're up for it. Photos — I'll be snapping photos and videos for The Lazy Dumpling's socials. Prefer to stay out of frame? Just tell me on the day. We will end on Smith Street in Chinatown, if you want to plan your path after our walk concludes.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund