Chinatown & Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in Singapore | Travel Guide
by Kenneth2025
Apr 28, 2025
🇸🇬Singapore Must-See! A Complete Guide to Chinatown's Cultural Adventure 🚶♀️ With Secret Photos
How can you miss Chinatown when visiting Singapore? The entire Chinatown district is a cultural melting pot, featuring Buddhist temples, Hindu temples, and vintage arcade shopping streets all in one place!
🚇Getting There:
📍Address: Chinatown MRT Station
Exit A leads directly to the heart of the district. It's recommended to visit after 10 AM for less crowds.
✨Highlights:
1️⃣ Bailong Hall ➡️ Hindu Temple
The Bailong Hall's golden pagoda is magnificent! Next door is the colorful Hindu Temple, allowing you to experience the fusion of two religions in just 15 minutes. 📸Tips: Flash photography is prohibited in the Buddhist temple, and shoes must be removed at the Hindu Temple.
2️⃣ Chinatown Complex
The Michelin-starred chicken rice on the first floor has a daily line-up! The second-floor vintage stamp and coin market is a great place to find great deals, and the third-floor rooftop offers panoramic views of the colorful rooftops.
3️⃣ Pagoda Street Shopping
A paradise for Nanyang-style souvenirs! Recommended: Lim Chee Guan's meat jerky and Wu Zhen Long's tin biscuits; remember to bargain for up to 30% off.
🍜Must-try List:
- Tiantian Hainanese Chicken Rice (Michelin-rated affordable version)
- Liao Fan's Fried Chicken Noodles (flavorful and rich sauce)
- Pearl's Durian Puffs (burst warning!)
🛍️Shopping Recommendations:
✔️ Nyonya Embroidered Coin Purse
✔️ Tiger Balm Gift Set
✔️ Kaya Jam Tricolor Set
⚠️Scam Prevention Tips:
- Street "lucky draws" are scams!
- Buy Merlion souvenirs from legitimate stores
- Some shops are closed on Sundays
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