Singapura's Chinatown

Chinatown. It seems that wherever we go around the world, there is a town solely run and inhabited by Chinese migrants in a certain country. It may be due to the fact that the Chinese are clannish, they like to stick together and build communities among their own so they can preserve their culture and way of life. The Chinatown in Singapore comes not as an exception.

Singapura's Chinatown is one of the most visited cultural enclave in this vibrant city. It is a fusion of the old with the new. As you walk along its streets, you will notice pre-war shop houses and quaint boutique hotels that are teeming with the richness of the Chinese culture. 

If you are shopping for souvenirs, this is the place to get them. There are rows and rows of shops that sell the cheapest souvenirs in all of Singapore.

As we walked along Trengganu Street, I've noticed that the price started to go low from a 5pcs for S$10 to a 10 for S$10 trinket! So tip for you,  don't just go buying that keychain you find as you enter the street, exercise a little and you will find more cheap souvenirs as you wound around Chinatown.

If you feel hungry, never fret, since Smith St. offers the yummiest fares in Chinatown. The whole street is literally lined with hawker stalls and restaurants. Just take your pick.

Also check out: Temple Street and Pagoda Street  named after the Hindu temple, Sri Mariamman Temple, located on the South Bridge Road end of the street.