Take a nighttime Chinatown tour by trishaw, also known as a pedicab. Start with a delicious array of Chinese dishes at dinner. Ride the streets of Chinatown with a shopping stop at the night market, an Asian tradition worldwide. Go to Yong Gallery where a calligrapher will transform your name into Chinese characters. Also take a night bumboat ride on the Singapore River to view the cityscape and the mythical Merlion, Singapore's famous statue. The English-narrated tour lasts approximately four hours. It includes pick up from and return to your hotel.
Singapore's Chinatown Trishaw Night Tour
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National Geographic's Traveler Magazine mapped a do-it-yourself walking tour of Chinatown with 11 highlights. Print the itinerary but pick up a Singapore street map at the airport or hotel to get the bigger view of Chinatown. The route skirts Chinatown while hitting some of the highlights. The itinerary includes descriptions and histories of the attractions. Doing your own walking tour means you can take any desired side trips or make additional stops. You can break the tour into two sections and do one the first day and the other part another day, depending on your schedule.
CNN's walking tour goes through the heart of Chinatown exposing you to both the good things and the seedy found in the neighborhood. Print the itinerary but get an additional Singapore street map for the overview. Take the Singapore's sterling public transit to Chinatown. Stops will be shown on your map.
If you travel through Singapore's Changi Airport with a layover five hours or more you can take one of the free city tours. The Cultural Tour gives you an overview of Chinatown, Little India, Kampong Glam and Katong by air-conditioned bus. This serves as an introduction to the cultural diversity of Singapore. Upon your arrival register at the Free Singapore Tour Booth in terminal 2 or 3. Seating is limited. Tours are conducted in English.
