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Chinatown's & Her Stories
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Chinatown's & Her Stories
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Activity Duration (3 hours)
Moderate
Hosted in English
Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the experience starts
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What you'll do
The Stories of Chinatown & Her
Tour Highlight
Join me on a walking tour of Chinatown, where we'll take a coffee break on our own.
This special location holds a significant place in the hearts of the Chinese community. Why did they make the arduous journey to this island, despite the dangers of the seas?
As we explore the streets of Chinatown, we'll uncover the stories of the coolies who faced many temptations and social evils. Many of the streets in Chinatown share the stories of their struggles.
We'll visit Pagoda Street, Mosque Street, and Temple Street, where Chinese, Indians, and Muslims coexist. How did they come to make this work?
Finally, we'll explore the street of Death in Chinatown, where we'll uncover the stories of the coolies who faced many temptations and social evils. How did all the coexist during those days? The Japanese had spies inside Chinatown, and how did the information leak?
Join me on this walking tour of Chinatown, and let's
What is included?
- a Local Born Singaporean Guide :)
What is not included?
- Get a chance to taste Singapore local coffee or milk tea...on your own money
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Itinerary
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Thian Hock Keng Temple
1
Thian Hock Keng Temple
Stop: 20 minutes
The oldest Chinese Temple in Singapore and its many stories of how Chinese were making their way to this island to find hope.
2
Al-Abrar Mosque
Stop: 15 minutes
Al-Abrar Mosque is one of Singapore’s oldest mosques. Also known as Chulia Mosque, the mosque reminds us of the Chulia's immigrants who once lived in the same area as the chinese and played a important role in developing the finance economy of early colonial Singapore.
3
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum
Stop: 20 minutes
The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum is a religious and cultural institution located in Chinatown, which houses a relic said to be a tooth from Buddha.
This concludes the tour.
You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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