Maybe we went at the wrong time of day but there wasn’t a lot going on here. The mall/street area was pretty dirty and there was a handful of stores selling the same souvenir stuff. The shopping centers around here were more interesting.

Singapore has a large, colorful Chinatown district that is located to the west of the Singapore River. This district was created in the mid-1800's for the Chinese immigrants, but today this area is served by people from other nationalities. Today, Chinatown Singapore consists of several modern Asian shopping malls, old European styled buildings from the 1800's, colorful temples, and many more Asian building and businesses. As for public safety, this Chinatown area is very safe to walk around in and there are hundreds if not thousands of tourists who visit this interesting area. Singapore is famous for modern and fancy high-rise buildings, and it is quite different here in Chinatown with its many old, but interesting and colorful buildings. Singapore Chinatown is definitely a worthwhile place to visit.

A great place to visit in the evening. Go to the Hawkers Market for local food then walk it off by checking out all the shops that are ablaze with lights. Some great bargains to be had. Access is easy via the MRT. Get off at Chinatown MRT Station.

The area is somewhat sanitised since first visited in the 1970's but is still a remarkable enclave in a modern city, surrounded by towering buildings, and representing the heritage of a bygone era. So much colour and energy throughout. Enjoyed visiting the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Sri Mariamman Temple and the many shops in the area. We both loved the murals that reflected business of a past era and the quaint street names which included the Street of the Dead.

Incredible store after store and kiosks. Lots of food choices and active produce fish meat markets Colorful and reasonable walk from Quay and harbor area if you are a walker. A little crowded toward evening. Whole change in scenery from downtown Singapore

The interesting things about Chinatown for a local like me are the wall murals and the food. For travellers, it would be the vibes especially during Chinese New Years, shops selling all types of souvenirs, murals stretching all the way to Telok Ayer and the food. Importantly, very safe unlike the Chinatown in other countries. Do visit the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple 👍 👍 👍. Nearest MRT - Chinatown Station, Maxwell Station, Telok Ayer Station Nearest Hawker Center - Chinatown HC, Maxwell HC, People's Park HC, Amoy Street HC, Lau Pat Sat

Went here on a Friday night to visit hawker centre, got there about half past eight and the place was rammed, found food centre and because of the time most places were shutting down as run out of food. Battled our way around the streets looking at the same tat in nearly every shop. Worth a visit but just don’t expect too much.

Visited during the start of the Chinese New Year festival and the place was heaving. Tried the hawker centre but the queues were very long so went to a small local restaurant which provided an excellent meal at a reasonable price. Went back to Chinatown later on during the day and it was much less crowded and more enjoyable

Due to the new year celebrations, we visited Chintatown 3 times during our stay in Singapore. We walked away with purchases after each visit - little souvenirs and gifts to give away to family and friends, and of course, for ourselves. The night time display of the New Year celebrations was wonderful to see. It is very see to get to Chinatown via cab or via the MRT, with Chinatown and Maxwell being the main stations. Well worth a visit.

There’s something about Singapore’s Chinatown that just didn’t connect with me, particularly when compared with others in the region — and notably that of nearby Kuala Lumpur. This Chinatown lacks pretty back alleys and quaint, lantern-lit eateries and cocktail bars. Though, as everywhere in Singapore, there are some good hawker markets for food. Too much tourist tat being sold too. So, nothing special in my estimation.