Do you know how did Chinatown come to be known as Niu Che Shui?
If your answer is a no, then you better visit Chinatown Heritage Centre!
Chinatown Heritage Centre is located at Pagoda Street, Chinatown. It is easily accessible by MRT, alighting at Chinatown station.
So what does Chinatown Heritage Centre have in store for you?
Chinatown Heritage Centre contains an affluent amount of wealthy memories and untold stories from the past. One can discover interesting stories of immigrants from the past, and unfold secrets that have yet to be discovered. Each level of the Centre takes you to a different period in the history of Chinatown which allows you to trace the lives of its early occupants.
As you are being immersed into the rich memories of the untold stories of Chinatown, you will also be greeted with ancient artefacts and photographs portraying the culturally vibrant and unique Chinatown.
Besides learning about the life and composition of the immigrants that made up Chinatown, you will also be able to see different phases of life that immigrants have walked in Chinatown unfold before your eyes. Personal artefacts are displayed everywhere, adding to the ambience and authenticity of the heritage centre.
Visiting the Chinatown Heritage Centre is as though the immigrants from the past have come to life where they retell their tales through the shophouses and the artefacts. Discover interesting facts such as the origin of your Chinese surname and associations that helped the immigrants tide through their hardship and poverty.
Get a chance to experience the lifestyle of the Chinatown's former residents by "visiting" the place they used to visit such as the "Morning market", "Kopitiam" and the "library". Learn about the different jobs of the immigrants through the exhibits that relate the real life stories of the past, the different traditional festivals carried out and the different lifestyles.
The best part of the tour is that you are able to see how the typical cubicles in the shop houses were like in the past, as each has been recreated by the recollections of the former residents. This personal touch allows you to take a step back into the past.
Our thoughts
After visiting Chinatown heritage centre, we are able to understand more about the culture of Chinatown, not many heritage centres in Singapore offers such a personal touch which allows us to actually have a physical interaction with the artefacts that were displayed. Besides that, being able to understand and know where our ancestors come from make us more appreciative of what we have now.
We will rate this place 4 out of 5 as we believe that this will be an ideal place for tourists and youngsters to visit as it truly touches one’s heart with the stories of the past. Personally we think that youngsters will like this place because this centre does not only display artefacts, but it maximises the five senses, making it exciting and enriching at the same time. As for tourists, we think that this is a must visit place as it is one of the significant place to learn about the heritage of Singapore.
The reason why we didn’t give it 5 out of 5 because it will be better if there is a higher frequency of personal tour guides for each groups explaining the displays in detail, making it easier for the visitors to understand.
All in all, the visit to the Chinatown Heritage Centre will guarantee you an enriching experience whereby it cannot be found anywhere else.
http://www.chinatownheritagecentre.sg/
Below is a slideshow to give you a glimpse of the Chinatown Heritage Centre!
If your answer is a no, then you better visit Chinatown Heritage Centre!
Chinatown Heritage Centre is located at Pagoda Street, Chinatown. It is easily accessible by MRT, alighting at Chinatown station.
So what does Chinatown Heritage Centre have in store for you?
Chinatown Heritage Centre contains an affluent amount of wealthy memories and untold stories from the past. One can discover interesting stories of immigrants from the past, and unfold secrets that have yet to be discovered. Each level of the Centre takes you to a different period in the history of Chinatown which allows you to trace the lives of its early occupants.
As you are being immersed into the rich memories of the untold stories of Chinatown, you will also be greeted with ancient artefacts and photographs portraying the culturally vibrant and unique Chinatown.
Besides learning about the life and composition of the immigrants that made up Chinatown, you will also be able to see different phases of life that immigrants have walked in Chinatown unfold before your eyes. Personal artefacts are displayed everywhere, adding to the ambience and authenticity of the heritage centre.
Visiting the Chinatown Heritage Centre is as though the immigrants from the past have come to life where they retell their tales through the shophouses and the artefacts. Discover interesting facts such as the origin of your Chinese surname and associations that helped the immigrants tide through their hardship and poverty.
Get a chance to experience the lifestyle of the Chinatown's former residents by "visiting" the place they used to visit such as the "Morning market", "Kopitiam" and the "library". Learn about the different jobs of the immigrants through the exhibits that relate the real life stories of the past, the different traditional festivals carried out and the different lifestyles.
The best part of the tour is that you are able to see how the typical cubicles in the shop houses were like in the past, as each has been recreated by the recollections of the former residents. This personal touch allows you to take a step back into the past.
Our thoughts
After visiting Chinatown heritage centre, we are able to understand more about the culture of Chinatown, not many heritage centres in Singapore offers such a personal touch which allows us to actually have a physical interaction with the artefacts that were displayed. Besides that, being able to understand and know where our ancestors come from make us more appreciative of what we have now.
We will rate this place 4 out of 5 as we believe that this will be an ideal place for tourists and youngsters to visit as it truly touches one’s heart with the stories of the past. Personally we think that youngsters will like this place because this centre does not only display artefacts, but it maximises the five senses, making it exciting and enriching at the same time. As for tourists, we think that this is a must visit place as it is one of the significant place to learn about the heritage of Singapore.
The reason why we didn’t give it 5 out of 5 because it will be better if there is a higher frequency of personal tour guides for each groups explaining the displays in detail, making it easier for the visitors to understand.
All in all, the visit to the Chinatown Heritage Centre will guarantee you an enriching experience whereby it cannot be found anywhere else.
http://www.chinatownheritagecentre.sg/
Below is a slideshow to give you a glimpse of the Chinatown Heritage Centre!
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