Facts checked against live data · 22 Oct 2026

Chinatown · Places to Visit

7 Best Places to Visit in Chinatown

The top Places to Visit in Chinatown, Singapore, ranked by traveler ratings and how many people rated them. Every spot is a real, verified venue — facts checked against live Google data.

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  1. Maxwell Food Centre — Chinatown restaurant
    Chinatown · ★ 4.4

    Maxwell Food Centre

    Maxwell Food Centre is a Chinatown hawker hall near Chinatown MRT (Exit A/E), about a 15-20 minute MRT ride from Orchard Road.

  2. Buddha Tooth Relic Temple — Chinatown attraction
    Chinatown · ★ 4.6

    Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

    The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in Chinatown, Singapore is open daily from 7am to 5pm, and the calmest time to visit is right at opening, between 7am and 10am, before tour groups arrive. 4.6★ (12,281 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.

  3. My Awesome Cafe — Chinatown trendy
    Chinatown · ★ 4.7

    My Awesome Cafe

    My Awesome Cafe is a well-reviewed all-day cafe at 202 Telok Ayer St in Chinatown, known for handcrafted salads, sandwiches, and a solid wine list served in a cosy, repurposed-decor shophouse.

  4. Chinatown Singapore — Chinatown hidden gem
    Chinatown · ★ 4.4

    Chinatown Singapore

    Chinatown Singapore sits at 75 Pagoda St in the heart of Chinatown, a short walk or one MRT stop from the bay's skyline. 4.4★ (8,365 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.

  5. Chinatown Heritage Centre — Chinatown attraction
    Chinatown · ★ 4.6

    Chinatown Heritage Centre

    The Chinatown Heritage Centre at 48 Pagoda Street occupies three restored 1900s shophouses and recreates the cramped living quarters of early Chinese migrants, including a reconstructed cubicle apartment and opium den.

  6. Chinatown Complex — Chinatown restaurant
    Chinatown · ★ 4.2

    Chinatown Complex

    Chinatown Complex on Smith Street is Singapore's largest hawker centre, with hundreds of stalls on the second floor above a wet market.

  7. Chinatown Street Market — Chinatown hidden gem
    Chinatown · ★ 4.4

    Chinatown Street Market

    Chinatown Street Market runs along Smith Street and the surrounding shophouse lanes in Singapore's Chinatown, open daily 9am–10pm. 4.4★ (2,649 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.

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