Chinatown Singapore - shopping & dining

Initially, I was confused with the SMRT station name as Chinatown due to its Chinese translated name is called 'Bullock Carts Water - 牛车水'. After checked it out through the websites, then only I realized that this area is named after the bullock carts that used to supply fresh water to its residents in 19th century.

Entrance and Exit of SMRT Chinatown

Upon stepped out from the SMRT station, I was attracted by the shop-houses at the both side, which are the Chinese traditional architecture. 

In Chinatown, we could find various type of unique item that could serve as souvenir which is sell in cheaper price compare to some other tourism areas. 3 watches or 4 round neck t-shirts or 3 shopping bags only sell for SGD 10!!! Yes, only 10 dollars. If you are looking for item that full with cultural sense, you may also have chance to find it here.

Besides shopping, Chinatown also full with the variety of delicious food. I love to eat the duck tongue, duck liver and duck gizzard in mild spicy taste. If you do eat this kind of food, give it a try. The store name is '九九王精武鸭脖' (Don't know how to translate). Besides, the '绝味拌菜' at the same location is also attracted many people to taste it. We could choose our own combination from vege to pork to kelp and etc. All these stores are located at People's Park Complex.

After walking for few hours, we felt bit hungry and moving towards to the Chinatown Food Street-Smith Street. We were there around 5-6pm and the food stores were started to set up to receive their customer.

  

We took a bowl of dessert - 'peanut dumpling soup 花生汤圆', it was tasty. Besides, we ordered a mini seafood steamboat with two rice for our dinner. If I'm not mistaken, it was only SGD 10.00. When the day turn into night, the store owner started to arrange the table and chairs on the road to gather more visitors for their dining.

Anyway, known from the website that this food street is closed for renovations till late of 2013. 

In overall, I love to visit the Chinatown and for sure would come back again for my next trip. It worth for a visit!