Folklore

Chinatown in Singapore

Chinatown dates back to 1819 when Sir Stamford Raffles established Singapore, designating areas for ethnic groups. Much of Chinatown has been restored with colourful shophouses line alleyways selling everything from chicken soup to Chinese herbal medicine. The street scene is lively and don’t miss ‘bak kwa’ (barbecued pork) shops on New Bridge Road.

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