Chinatown Singapore is a market area around 75 Pagoda St, Chinatown, Singapore. It holds a 4.4 Google rating from 8,374 reviews, a large number of opinions.
Street markets and market streets in Singapore combine stalls for souvenirs, clothing, food and everyday goods with the shops and eateries behind them, and the pleasure is in walking and browsing rather than heading for one stop. Pagoda Street is a pedestrian-friendly lane in the heart of Chinatown, close to the MRT, and it is busiest on weekends, public holidays and in the weeks before Chinese New Year, when stalls and crowds fill the streets. A good market visit starts with comparing prices at a few stalls before buying, since souvenirs vary, and asking whether goods can be returned. Carry cash for smaller stalls and keep an eye on your belongings in crowds. Early mornings are calmer and cooler, while evenings bring lights and food stalls. Chinatown is also home to temples, heritage shophouses and hawker centres, so a market visit pairs well with a meal and a walk. Plan for Singapore's heat and sudden showers.
For visitors to Chinatown, Pagoda Street is a lively place to browse, eat and pick up souvenirs.