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How To Do Singapore's Chinatown Like A Local
| Author: undefined | Published: 19th July 2018 15:54 |
Singapore, the south eastern island country has made its unique spot in almost every bucket list related to dream destinations, holidays and travelling. This amazing tourtist destination is blessed with the cultural mix of various ethnicities like the Chinese, Malay, South Indian and Eurasian group. Furthermore, the Chinese culture (with a slight influence of Confucianism) dominates over all other ethnic groups because of a huge share of Chinese descendants in a multi-racial Singaporean population. With the precedence of time, Singaporean culture witnessed the development of various colonies on the basis of the culture such as Little India and Chinatown. Chinatown is one such major ethnic attraction along with a large number of getaways in Singapore.
It is said that a trip to Singapore is incomplete without exploring the Chinatown. The Chinatown is located in Singapore's Central Area. It has a major historical and cultural importance in the hearts of the natives. The significant development of Chinatown started right from the eary nineteenth century and it has seen different phases of transformation since then. Apart from this, Chinatown is a gem for tourists because of its vicinity to other tourist attractions and pocket friendly food corners.
There are many things to do in Singapore's Chinatown and have an amazing localite experience
1. Santa Grand Hotel:
Besides the rich flavor and delicacies, Santa Grand Hotel can be considered to be as one of the ‘must visit' spots to explore in Singapore's Chinatown because of its historical significance. It is the place where many intellectuals, rebels and all kinds of people used to meet and discuss their personal and revolutionary ideas. Later on, this place was turned into an Opera House.
2. The Mariamman Temple:
It is Singapore's first Hindu temple. This mesmerizing piece of ancient Indian architecture is influenced by Dravidian culture. It is recommended to reach the temple premises in evening to experience the Hindu vedic rituals. Apart from the religious prospect, the Mariamman Temple also features architecturally precise construction and various beautifully sculpted idols related to Hindu mythology. Furthermore, a jaw dropping entrance tower (known as the Gopuram) attracts the art lovers and tourists.
3. Tooth Relic Temple:
The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple acts as an epitome of Buddhism throughout Singapore. This multi-storyed Buddhist temple contains various artefacts and preachings related to Buddha which glorifies this peaceful religion even more. This temple is constructed in Tang style and is accompanied by an astonishing 800 kg stupa of Buddha and soothing prayer wheel.
4. Maxwell Road Centre:
The Hawker Centre or Maxwell Food Centre gives an individual an authenitic localite experience of Singapore's Chinatown at budget friendly cost. The most popular dish to watch out is the Tian Tian Chicken Rice and the Hainanese Chicken Rice. Furthermore, one can find other famous stalls which serve mouth watering asian dishes. The aroma of Maxwell Food Centre itself remains in the memory lanes of the tourists for a long period of time.
5. Thien Hock Keng Temple:
This temple creates a sense of wonder in minds of everyone who gets to know about its history. This is because it was created without the use of nails! In older days, the Chinese travellers used to come to this temple and thank Mazu, the sea goddess for safe journey.
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