Singapore's Chinatown differs from other such places around the world both in its size and importance. The Chinese are the main component of the local ethnic makeup, so their culture and traditions are present everywhere. Chinatown does not stand out much against the city's overall backdrop, but it is an integral and substantial part of it.
It is located right in the center of Singapore, so you will not have to search for it. There are almost no residential buildings left here; most of the buildings are offices of various companies, since ordinary housing in the center is very expensive.
In Chinatown there are many establishments geared toward tourists, so rest assured - there is plenty to walk around and see here. Traditional Chinese food is on every corner, and there is also a huge number of souvenir shops here, whole streets of them, noisy and lively.
Among the sights, one can highlight, for example, Sri Mariamman - the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore, a unique and very colorful structure. Thian Hock Keng is also located here - a Fujianese temple complex, the oldest and most important religious center of Taoism, built in 1839. The first Chinese school was founded in this same district. Many of the area's sites are listed as monuments of national significance. Therefore, what awaits you is not just a walk through Chinatown, but a full-fledged tour of Singapore's sights.
