Experience the multi-racial country of Singapore and different facets of its culture through a Heritage journey to Chinatown, Little India and Malay Village offered by UTravel Private Tour.
Chinatown
Chinatown in Singapore has a rich heritage and makes for a chic tourist spot. It has everything you think of, including remarkable temples, souvenir shops, food stalls and bars. During the month of January or February, you will get to see amazing Chinese New Year festivities.
Little India
Little India in Singapore is literally a pocket of history where time stands still. As you walk through this amazing place you will get a taste of ancient India from the flower vendors, authentic Indian restaurants and Indian architecture and art.
Malay Village
There isn’t much we can tell you as opposed to showing you but what we can tell you is with us, you will venture into the Malay Village and learn their traditions, games such as Gasing, Chapteh, Congkak, Bola Raga as well as Five Stones. You will embark on a journey where you will taste the food of the Malay people, including dishes like Ketupat and Bunga Mangga.
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Itinerary
Chinatown
Here are some attractions you can expect to come across in China Town:
- Kong Chow Wui Koon: This is one of Singapore’s oldest associations to the Chinese clan. The attraction was founded in 1840 to pay tribute to the ancient traditions of the Chinese culture.
- Chinatown Food Street: Taste authentic Chinese foods with signature local dishes in Singapore’s Chinatown Food Street.
- Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum: An amazing tourist attraction where you will learn about Buddhism and view the Scared Buddha Tooth Relic.
- Lomography Gallery Store: if you are a photography enthusiast, this gallery is a must-visit.
- Sri Mariamman Temple: One of the oldest Hindu temples in Singapore, built in 1827. It now serves as a national monument and it really is a feast for your eyes.
Little India
The following are some prominent attractions you can expect to see in Little India:
- Sri Veeramaliamman Temple: One of the must-see temples in Singapore. It stands as a distinctive landmark right in the heart of Little India.
- Tekka Center: It is the largest indoor ‘wet’ market in Singapore. Here you can find a variety of produce and ingredients that are hard to find elsewhere in the world.
- Jothi Store and Flower Shop: Looking for some authentic Indian garlands made of fresh flowers? Then this is the place to be, where you can all types of garlands and other Indian specialities on five floors.
- Banana Leaf Apolo: A must-visit restaurant for authentic South Indian food.
Malay Village
The attractions you can expect to see in Malay Village are as follows:
- Traditional Malay Heritage: The Malay Village is another pocket of history that has preserved the traditional Malay heritage. It now stands as a tourist attraction with many cultural activities and other displays which you will surely enjoy.
- Authentic Restaurants: Restaurants specialised in authentic Malay cuisines and dozens of shops selling handicrafts, souvenirs and herbs.
Tour Inclusion
- Morning pick-up from all major hotels in Singapore
- Adequate time of between 1-2 hours to explore each tour attraction
- Minimum of 2 to start
- Enjoy lunch, visit cafes or shop (at your own expense).
- All entrance tickets (at your own expense).
- Transportation in a five seater, air-conditioned car with English-speaking driver
- Petrol, travel insurance, tolls and all parking
- No tipping is required
- Drop-off to your hotel at the end of the Chinatown, Little India and Malay Village Day Tour