Discover the culinary culture of Singapore on a 3.5-hour food tour through Chinatown and leave no stone — or rice cake or spring roll —unturned. You'll learn why Singaporeans call their Chinatown ‘Niu Che Sui,' gain insight into the features of a typical hawker center, and explore one of the most unique neighborhoods in Singapore.
All guest will meet inside the Chinatown MRT station. Exit A. From there we proceed to pagoda street when we will see the old colonial shop house. Many of which were coolie quarters, some were gambling and and even opium dens. Meet Chinatown's iconic samsui women whose signature red head gear stands out of the crowd. Our next stop is chinatown complex which is singapore's largest hawker centre. Here we will explore the different types of delicious local hawker from and how the stores operate. Samples singapore's national dish. The hainanese chicken rice, popiah, prawn noodle and chwee kueh amongst many of the delicacies. After the late lunch, we will proceed to the wet market where our guest will get to see the different type of produce sold here in singapore. We may even come close with our amphibious friend and see how they became a local delicacy. Singapore being a multiracial society it is a common sight to see different religious temples lining the streets.
The buddha tooth relic temple build in 2007 is a chinese temple build under the tang dynasty architechure. At the top of the temple is a beautiful sky garden with a ahll of 10,000 buddha figurine. On the fourth floor is where the famous buddha tooth is house which is the main attraction of this temple.
The URA gallery is a great place to catch a glimpse of singapore's past and present at in one place. here you will be able to walk down memory lane to witness how singapore transfrom from a fishing village into a modern metropolis. Every photo, model and multi media presentation is a master piece itself.This is one place to learn all of singapore within a day.
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Dress standard: This is a walking tour and guests will be exposed to elements such as sun and rain. Therefore, casual clothes and good walking shoes are appropriate. Tops with sleeves and bottoms covering the knees are necessary due to local customs at the temples. We also suggest you bring a hat, water, pack of tissues, and some money for personal purchases. A small umbrella is ideal in case of rain. Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.