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Free tour

Charming Chinatown Singapore Walking Tour

4.90
Excellent(20)
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages: English
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Registered on 30 March 2024
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We are avid travellers interested in culture, heritage and tourism. Whenever we travel, we participate in walking tours. We believe that walking tours are the best way to discover a city. We are local licensed tour guides who are very keen to share the city state of Singapore with tourists and visitors. We call ourselves ‘Lah Kopi Tours’. ‘Lah Kopi’ means (in Hokkien dialect) to get together in a relaxed manner. This is how we want you to feel, spend time with us leisurely manner as we bring you refreshingly local experiences. Come join us and we love to have you onboard our tours.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

In this Tour of Chinatown, we explore the charm and vibes of Singapore's Chinatown.  The focus of this tour is on discovering the unique and colourful Singapore's Chinese culture.

Tracing the footsteps of the early Chinese immigrants we will visit the historical Fu Tak Chi Museum and Tian Hock Temple.  At the Temple, we will see how Taoist worship rituals are observed.  Next, we move along Ann Siang district to understand what life was like living in conserved heritage shophouses and during the old days.

We will also cover the streets of Chinatown, where we will pass by the Sri Mariamman Temple (Yes, a Hindu Temple in Chinatown!) We will move along the streets and be wowed by the art murals of local artist Yip Yew Chong.  The guide will introduce local street food and share stories of old Chinatown. 

We end the tour outside the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, and you will surely admire the magnificently-built temple. 

You will also get plenty of food recommendations along the way.

Join us as we go on a journey of Charming Chinatown, and it's not the road usually travelled, that's a promise!  

Note:
A minimum of 4 walkers to start the tour.


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Telok Ayer, Singapore
I will be waiting near the Cheers convenience store which is located at the Train Ticket level of Telok Ayer MRT Station. I will be wearing a Turquoise (Sea Blue) polo T.
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Free entry
Chinatown
Fu Tak Chi Museum: appreciation of what Chinatown was like when early immigrants arrive at Singapore. The building is conserved and today, it is a lifestyle hotel.
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Free entry
Telok Ayer Street
Tien Hock Temple: The oldest Chinese Temple which contains deities from Taoist, Buddhism and Confucianism, with the main deity being the Sea of Goddess. Find out why this is so, and learn about worship rituals and practices.
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Outside visit
Ann Siang Hill
Be awed by the heritage shophouses, all of which are buildings conserved in Singapore. Learn about how early Chinese settlers lived in this area.
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Professionalism
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4.80
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4.90
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 4 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
Charming Chinatown Singapore Walking Tour
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