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Singapore: Chinatown Historic Walking Tour with Lunch

Singapore: Chinatown Historic Walking Tour with Lunch

Come to the meeting point, then follow your guide around Chinatown in Singapore. Next, stop at CapitaSpring to take photos at this skyscraper that is 920 ft (280 meters) tall. After this, head to Yueh Hai Ching Temple in Raffles Place, which was designated a national monument of Singapore. Continue to Pekin Street and stroll along this pedestrianized street. Following this, arrive at Fuk Tak Chi Museum, a former Taoist shrine that has since been restored and is now part of a boutique hotel. Go to Thian Hock Keng, a waterfront temple that was built around 1821. Admire the architecture of this temple which was constructed to worship the Chinese sea goddess Mazu. Head to Ann Siang Hill, stop for photos at the Chinese Weekly Entertainment Club, then visit Goh Loo Club, a restored shophouse. Pass by Mohamed Ali Lane along the way to a restaurant. Afterward, eat lunch at Chiew Kee Noodle House, one of the oldest restaurants in Singapore, which is also famous for its soy sauce chicken. After lunch, see Yue Hwa Chinese Products, The Majestic, and Lim Chee Guan New Bridge Road store. Take some photos if you want. Shop for tea at Pek Sin Choon, a tea merchant with over 100 years of history. Buy some traditional Cantonese pastries at Tai Thong Cake Shop too. Walk to Lau Choy Seng Pte Ltd, stroll along Smith Street, then arrive at Sago Lane, which gets its name from the sago factories that used to be there. Finally, end the tour at Fong Moon Kee, a shop that has sold traditional cold ailments since the 1900s. Make your own way back to your accommodation.

Singapore: Hawker Culture Food Tour and Sightseeing

Singapore: Hawker Culture Food Tour and Sightseeing

Explore the modern and traditional areas of Singapore on a captivating evening walking tour. Meet your guide at Telok Ayer MRT Station Exit B to explore the historic Chinatown area with well-preserved architecture dating back to 1822. Walk along the "Street of Harmony," which houses a temple, mosque, and church in close proximity. Learn about Singapore's diverse ethnic groups at Telok Ayer Green Park, Thian Hock Keng Temple, and Masjid Al-Alrar. Enjoy dinner at Lau Pa Sat, one of Southeast Asia's oldest Victorian-era structures, now a prominent hawker centre offering a delicious mix of local dishes. Conclude the evening with the Spectra Light Show at Marina Bay Sands or admire the stunning Garden Rhapsody musical show in Gardens by the Bay at 8.45 pm (at your own convenience). Head back to your accommodation from Bay Front MRT Station.

Singapore Half-Day City Tour

Singapore Half-Day City Tour

Meet the English Speaking Driver cum Guide in your hotel lobby and start to explore the city of Singapore. Drive around the Civic District, a central area of Singapore, passing by the Padang, Cricket Club, historic Parliament House, Supreme Court and City Hall.  Next, stop at the Merlion Park and enjoy impressive views of Marina Bay. Do not miss a fantastic picture-taking opportunity with The Merlion, a mythological creature that is part-lion / part-fish, a mascot and national personification of Singapore. Visit Thian Hock Keng Temple, one of Singapore’s oldest Buddhist-Taoist temples, before driving past Chinatown. En route, stop by a Local Handicraft Center and observe craftsmen at work.  Proceed to the National Orchid Garden, located within Singapore Botanic Gardens, which boasts a sprawling display of 60,000 orchid plants. Finish-up at Little India where you will be entranced by the scent of jasmine and spices.

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4.1
(149 reviews)

Ping is a great guide who I would recommend to people who are interested in history, culture and arts. She posesses a valuable amount of historical knowledge, religious and cultural knowledge about different ethnic groups that are represent the current Singapore city. Though our tour was primarily on the Chinatown topic, Ping has provided us with the informative, but concised overview of the history of the city, economic and ethnic development since the establishment of the city. It was also interesting to discover the culinary of Singapore along with the information on intelligent recycling processes and environmental consciousness of Singaporeans. Thank you very much for lovely four hours of insight information, hints, historical and gastronomical experience! And thank you for taking so many pictures of us! It was amazing!

A solid 10 stars out of the only 5 stars being available :) I had a great look behind the curtains of Chinatown including a super-tasty local restaurant and the interesting insights into the history of Singapore were provided. Not only the new era has been mentioned but also the development from the old times towards today. Ping was a gentle and open-minded guide - any time again.

Ping was an amazing guide! She was a wealth of knowledge and knew all the history of the area. It was very informative and interesting. From seeing historical temples to eating lunch at an amazing local food spot. Definitely got my money’s worth and recommend everyone sign up for this tour to learn some good history and have good fun!

It was a great tour . Ping is like a walking encyclopaedia- full of interesting stories and historical info. I had a great time with my group and recommend the tour warmly. Thanks a lot Ping !

Ping was extremely knowledgeable and went above and beyond. Highly recommend!