One of the most sort after and enjoyable cities in the world, Singapore, has something for the young and old, adventurous and laid back, as well as shopaholic and sightseer.
Amongst the city’s many attractions, one should not miss out on exploring Chinatown.
Certainly not the extravagant shopping complex Singapore has earned an international name for; nevertheless Chinatown certainly has a reputation of its own. This fascinating place has so many interesting little nooks and corners that just demand to be explored.
Trishaws are the preferred mode of transport and these little whiz carts can get you around efficiently and without hassle, navigating the busy streets with ease.
A tour that could go on for 4 hours by Trishaw is available for the tourist wanting to rush around Chinatown and experience its bustling night market.
Some of the tour’s highlights include a visit to Yong Gallery, where the master calligrapher displays his talent and transforms your name into Chinese characters engraved on a beautiful red fan – which you can keep as a souvenir.
You also get to bargain to your heart’s content buying anything and everything at the countless number of stalls thronging the busy streets.
After you finish with this your chauffeured vehicle will race you to Clarke Quay where one can travel down the river in a bumboat – the cargo boats used in times past to ferry goods along the river.
This river excursion affords a stunning view of Singaporean high-rises, the famous Merlion statue, and other important buildings, and concludes at the Esplanade theatre on the waterfront.
