102947 The other thing that will strike you most about Singapore is its multifarious offering of food – day or night, there will always be something to whet your appetite.
102948 With a range of dining options from Peranakan to Chinese, Indian to Malay, fusion and more, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
102949 Beyond the history, culture, people, shopping and food, there are many more facets to Singapore’s thriving cityscape for you to discover.
102950 And these can only be experienced as you immerse yourself in the exploration of this once fishing village turned cosmopolitan city.
102953 Chinatown is one of the must-see cultural enclaves for visitors heading to Singapore.
102954 The heart of Chinatown is a bustling, colourful mix of old and new, from family-run goldsmiths and medicine halls, to textile stores and dim sum restaurants.
102955 Popular bakeries like Tong Heng Oriental Pastry on South Bridge Road, tea houses like Kwong Chen on Sago Street, hawker stalls, as well as stylish bars along Club Street, are also housed in this precinct, making Chinatown a well-balanced heartland.
102956 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.
102957 The Scarlet is a bold and uninhibited hotel located along Erskine Road, and features plush and opulent décor.
102958 Adjacent to it is The Club, occupying a newly white-washed building that dates back to the 1900s.
102959 The Club plays on an east-meets-west theme and gives a new perspective on Singapore’s rich history and heritage.
102960 For a mix of old world architecture and designer interiors, visit Hotel 1929 and New Majestic Hotel, both housed in conservation shop-houses.
102961 Hotel 1929 features a selection of unusual and classic chairs from the owner’s private collection, as well as 20th century photos of olden Singapore.