Singapore Chinatown - Helpful Travel Information for Visitors

Top attractions in Singapore Chinatown for Visitors:

1). Chinatown Street Market: Free - 11 AM - 11 PM

2). Sri Mariamman Temple - Free (Donations Accepted) - 07 AM - 12 Noontime and 05 PM - 09 PM

3). The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple - Free (Donations Accepted) - 09 AM - 06:30 PM

4). Thian Hock Keng Temple - Free (Donations Accepted) - 07:30AM - 05:30PM

5). Open Air Food Street (Smith Street) - 11 AM - 11 PM

Chinatown Visitor Center - 2 Banda Street Singapore 059962 - 9 AM - 9 PM (Daily)

By Singapore MRT to Chinatown in Singapore:

Take the Downtown (blue) or the North East (purple) line and exit at Chinatown station.

Other transportation options information available at Singapore Chinatown Website

By Singapore Hop-on Hop-off Bus to Chinatown in Singapore:

 - Take a Singapore “City Sightseeing Singapore” hop-on/hop-off Bus for an easier and comfortable way to get to Chinatown.

 - Singapore hop-on/hop-off bus has stops at Chinatown (Stop No. 11 Red Route) and many other popular attractions in Singapore.

City Sightseeing Singapore Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Travel Tips for visiting Chinatown Singapore:

- Check the weather before you go to Chinatown since you will be walking outside. Rain can be heavy in Singapore.

- Good idea to combine a trip to Singapore Chinatown with Little India if you have limited time in Singapore.

- Chinatown in Singapore Should take at least 2 hours or more depending on your interest.

- Tips for Bargaining at Chinatown Street Market:

  Begin with asking the price of the item you are interested in.

  Once the merchant states the price, ask if there is a discount? Or, state that it is too expensive and walk away.

  If the merchant goes down in price, bargain away.

  Make sure to bargain but only if you intend to purchase. 

  Determine the price that you are willing to pay, and is fair to the merchant.  Don't go beyond that price!  

  Be ready to walk away politely, there is usually another stall carrying the same item.

  If you are buying multiple amounts of an item, make sure to ask for a discount!

- Preparation for the Chinatown Market:

  Have cash on hand

  Bring small bill denominations 

  Bring a bag to carry your goods

- If visiting temples, be aware that many of them require women to wear a long skirt or pants, and covered shoulders. 
  Bring a large scarf to cover.

- Chinatown has many currency exchange counters.  Click on the link to find addresses.