Chinatown, Chinese cultural district in Outram, Singapore
The neighborhood includes four distinct sub-areas: Telok Ayer, Kreta Ayer, Bukit Pasoh, and Tanjong Pagar, connected by traditional shophouses and narrow streets.
Following the Jackson Plan of 1822, British administrators designated this area southwest of Singapore River for Chinese settlers, initiating systematic development from 1843.
Different Chinese dialect groups established specific zones within the district, with Hokkiens on Telok Ayer Street and Cantonese on Temple Street.
The Mass Rapid Transit system serves the district through multiple stations, providing connections to other parts of Singapore throughout the day.
The name Niu che shui in Mandarin refers to the historical practice of transporting water through ox-drawn carts in the nineteenth century.
Location: Outram
Elevation above the sea: 22 m
Website: https://chinatown.sg
GPS coordinates: 1.28361,103.84417
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:47
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