Chinatown Singapore is a heritage neighbourhood of Chinese and Hindu temples, mosques, churches, bars and eateries, with Temple Street and Pagoda Street among its popular stops. From Hotel Conforto, Chinatown station is about a nine-minute walk away.
- Chinatown’s heritage streets include popular stops on Temple Street and Pagoda Street.
- Chinatown station is about a nine-minute walk from Hotel Conforto.
- Sri Mariamman Temple is free to enter; its regular hours are 05:30–12:00 and 16:30–21:00.
- Chinatown Complex is open daily from 08:00 to 24:00.
Getting to Chinatown from Clarke Quay
Chinatown station is about a nine-minute walk from Hotel Conforto, while Clarke Quay station is about a four-minute walk from the hotel. You can walk to Chinatown or take the MRT from Clarke Quay.
For a day that links the two neighbourhoods on foot, the Clarke Quay-to-Chinatown walking route lays out a one-day plan.
Heritage streets and historic sites
Pagoda Street and Temple Street are useful streets to include as you explore Chinatown’s varied religious and everyday life. The neighbourhood brings Chinese and Hindu temples together with mosques, churches, bars and eateries.
The Chinatown Heritage Centre at 48 Pagoda Street focuses on Chinatown’s people, traditions and everyday life through immersive displays and authentic 1950s shophouse interiors. Chinatown MRT Exit A is the nearest station exit. Daily hours are 10:00–20:00, with last entry at 19:15. Check the official site before you go.
Temples and cultural stops
Two temples offer different stops in Chinatown: Sri Mariamman Temple, Singapore’s oldest Hindu temple, and the Tang-style Chinese Buddhist Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum.
Sri Mariamman Temple stands at 244 South Bridge Road and was built in 1827. Its hours are 05:30–12:00 and 16:30–21:00, with free admission for adults and children. Theemithi, its fire-walking ceremony, is held annually in October or November.
The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum is at 288 South Bridge Road. Its Buddhist Culture Museum and Relic Chamber are open daily from 09:00 to 18:00, while the Eminent Sangha Museum is open daily from 07:00 to 19:00. Allow about 40 minutes for this stop; the walking-trail estimate for Sri Mariamman Temple is about 15 minutes.
Markets and places to eat
Chinatown Complex at 335 Smith Street combines a market and food centre, making it a practical stop to pair with a walk through the surrounding streets. Its hours are 08:00–24:00 daily, and Chinatown MRT Station is the nearest station.
For details on the food centre and stalls, the Chinatown Complex Market guide covers what to know before your visit.
Planning a Chinatown visit
Plan the visit around the places you want to enter: the temple stops have different opening schedules, and the Heritage Centre has a stated last-entry time. For the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum and Sri Mariamman Temple, the walking-trail estimates are about 40 minutes and 15 minutes respectively, before allowing time to move between them.
Chinatown Visitor Centre is at 2 Banda Street, behind Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum, and lists Chinatown and Maxwell as the nearest MRT stations.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 10:00–22:00
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
FAQs
How do you get to Chinatown from Clarke Quay?
Clarke Quay station is about a four-minute walk from Hotel Conforto, and Chinatown station is about a nine-minute walk from the hotel. You can walk between the neighbourhoods or take the MRT.
Is there an admission fee for Sri Mariamman Temple?
No. Admission is free for adults and children.
What are Chinatown Complex’s hours?
Open daily.