Question 1

What is Chinatown Singapore history?

Accepted Answer

Chinatown, Singapore’s largest Historic district was formed by a few Chinese immigrants who had traversed through South China and settled in the shores of Singapore as they majorly worked as porters. With every passing year, the community increased by leaps and bounds and then came a time when they were legally allotted lands and houses by Sir Stamford Raffles, a master town planner and named it Chinese Campong. The colourful and vibrant piece of land attracted more Chinese migrants and slowly developed into an economically and culturally self-contained zone. Chinatown currently has four different districts with several sub-districts which was previously dedicated to the different clans. Suggested Reads: Things to do in Singapore at Night

Question 2

How do I get to Chinatown Singapore?

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The easiest and fastest way to get to Chinatown is through the MRT. Chinatown itself has a station which can be accessed with the Northeast MRT if coming from Dhoby Ghaut, Little India, Clarke’s Quay, Raffles Place or Marina South Pier. One may have to get off at Outram Station after changing two MRT if coming from Changi Airport.

Question 3

Why is it called Chinatown?

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It is called Chinatown because the place was conceptualized, created, renovated and operated by migrant Chinese who have now settled in Singapore for good.

Question 4

What is unique about Chinatown Singapore?

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Chinatown is unique because of its interesting layout of Food joints, restaurants, temples, museums, shopping zones, bars, parks and several other interesting things related to China and the Chinese community. The migrant Chinese community settled in Singapore call it their second home because of its resemblance to their motherland. Visitors coming from other parts of the world find it intriguing because they get an amazing display of culture, heritage, history and traditions of the Orientals here in this part of the world. One would be surprised to know that most of the portion of Chinatown has been declared as a World Heritage Site for the conservation of certain cultural and historical aspects of the community.Popular Reads: Bars in Singapore for an amazing dining and drinking experience

Question 5

How long does it take to visit and view the entire Chinatown Singapore?

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It can take anywhere between half a day to an entire day to explore Chinatown to the hilt. Walking down the lanes, enriching ourselves with the culture of Chinese immigrants, taking tours of the many Temples, dining, shopping and sipping your favourite beverage will help traverse Chinatown to one’s heart’s content.

Question 6

What can you buy in Chinatown Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Chinatown in Singapore is known as the hub for everything Chinese. Ranging from great food, edible goods, souvenirs, household items, garments, cosmetics, bags, shoes, electronics and everything exclusive that is found in China is sold in Chinatown.

Question 7

Why is Chinatown called Niu Shui?

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In Chinese, Niu Shui means bullock cart water. During the 19th century when a huge group of Chinese from South China had migrated to Singapore, they occupied the river mouth in Singapore and worked majorly as porters. As the population increased demand for fresh water also increased. A smart entrepreneur took the opportunity of this situation and used buffalo-pulled carts to deliver water to the community. Must Read: Beautiful Beaches in Singapore

Question 8

What is Chinatown known for?

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Chinatown is famous for its rich culture of the Chinese community that had migrated years back. It took quite some years for the migrant Chinese to replicate a little zone of their own which is popular for its restaurants, street-food, retail shops selling typical Chinese wares along with clothes and other merchandise specific to their homeland. Chinatown is dotted with red and gold with a few famous Chinese Temple and museums. A walk down the lanes of Chinatown has always been nostalgic to the migrant Chinese reminiscing their homeland.

Question 9

Is there any temple in Chinatown Singapore?

Accepted Answer

There are a couple of Temples in Chinatown relevant to the followers of Buddhism and Hinduism. A lot many visitors offer their prayers at the Temples dedicated to Lord Buddha, Goddess Mariamman and Lord Ganesha.- The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple: This Buddhist temple houses the tooth of Lord Buddha which has been carefully saved and kept on the 4th floor and can be viewed by the public. This famous Buddha relic temple is visited by Buddhists and non-Buddhists from all over the world all round the year. Special prayers and celebrations are done to mark Vesak which is a special day in the Buddhist calendar.- Mariamman Temple: Dedicated to goddess Mariamman, this Dravidian style temple is popular amongst the Hindus, especially the migrant Tamils. Known to have the power to cure illnesses and diseases the goddess is worshipped with much fervour since the colonial era. The looming gopuram and the six-tier colourful façade with mythological figures have a certain amount of tranquil peace.- Sri Layan Sithi Vinayagar Temple: The temple built by the Chettiars in 1925 worships Lord Ganesha, the elephant headed god. The most festive time of the temple is an annual Silver Chariot procession when Lord Murugan is taken out on a procession with much fervour in all his fineries by his ardent followers.- Thian Hock Keng temple: The oldest Chinese temple built by the Hokkien community is steeped in heritage. The temple with its traditional Southern Chinese architecture has ornate designs and filigree work. The courtyard has an aroma incense sticks lit by ardent devotees.Honeymoon in Singapore: Check out the list of best Singapore honeymoon packages

Question 10

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