101420    Feast on hawker food ala old Chinatown on Smith Street, also known colloquially as 'Food Street', as the land was owned by Portuguese doctor Jose d’ Almeida, who opened a clinic and a shop here.

101421    Situated on South Bridge Road is the famous Sri Mariamman Temple.

101422    Built originally as a wood and attap structure by Indian pioneer Narayana Pillai (who arrived in Singapore with Raffles), the temple was later replaced by a brick building.

101423    The Sri Mariamman Temple boasts a South Indian architectural design, and is dedicated to the Goddess Mariamman, believed to be a protector and curer of diseases.

101424    A stone’s throw away, you’ll see the Jamae Mosque, an Indian-Muslim mosque that is another well-known landmark in Chinatown.

101425    Originally built in 1826, it is believed to be one of the oldest mosques in Singapore.

101426    Next, walk along South Bridge Road towards the junction of South Bridge and Maxwell roads and you’ll arrive at the Maxwell Road Food Centre.

101427    Once a wet market, it is now famous for its local hawker fare, including the renowned Tian Tian Chicken Rice.

101428    Finally, end the Chinatown trail with a bit of shopping at Ann Siang Hill.

101429    Nutmeg plantations used to sit on the hill, before shophouses were later built and housed traditional clan associations.

101430    The elegantly restored shophouses on Ann Siang Road are now home to chic boutiques such as Asylum and Style: Nordic, as well as wine bars and eateries.

101431    If you’re looking for a unique place to stay in a fascinating and cultural location, the boutique hotels of Chinatown might just be it.

101432    The Scarlet is a bold and uninhibited hotel located along Erskine Road, and features plush and opulent décor.

101433    Adjacent to it is The Club, occupying a newly white-washed building that dates back to the 1900s.

101434    The Club plays on an east-meets-west theme and gives a new perspective on Singapore’s rich history and heritage.