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A visit to Chinatown Heritage Centre is like a step back in time
to the era of our forefathers in Singapore. Many were coolies, rickshaw
pullers, samsui women, and majies. The Centre is laid out in a clear
chronological order where you can retrace the transformation of Chinatown
from its squalid, lively past to the modern bustling place it is today.
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Program A: Chinatown Walking Tour
Opt for a n eye opening walking tour around the historical district of Chinatown.
Although modern and vibrant on the outset, the place still provides glimpses of
the past with its numerous temples, architectural features, and shops selling
traditional wares and food. Its alleyways, side streets, as well as other nooks
and crannies are great for curious explorers.
Air-conditioned coach & STB licensed tour guide will pick students up from school.
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Proceed to Chinatown Heritage Centre for a guided tour of the centre. Learn about
the harsh conditions back home that caused many migrants to flock to Singapore.
Journey to a time of collies and immigrants who risked their lives in search of a
better one. Experience the lives of the migrants in the early years. Discover the
trails and tribulations of our early settles and relive the love, life and passion
of early Chinatown.
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Proceed for the Chinatown Walking Tour. Journey with us to the past and learn what
life in Chinatown was like in early 50's. Explore the traditional five-foot ways and
old shophouses along Pagoda Street. Visit temples, medical halls and tea houses and
learn about the age old traditions of the past. Appreciate the architecture of old
shophouses that line the street of Chinatown. Visit Chinese opera houses find out
why they were so popular among the early Chinatown settlers.
Return transfer back to school.
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Program B: Trishaw Ride
Air-conditioned coach & STB licensed tour guide will pick students up from school.
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Proceed to Chinatown Heritage Centre for a guided tour of the centre. Learn
about the harsh conditions back home that caused many migrants to flock to Singapore.
Journey to a time of collies and immigrants who risked their lives in search of a
better one. Experience the lives of the migrants in the early years. Discover the
trails and tribulations of our early settles and relive the love, life and passion of
early Chinatown.
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Hop onto the Trishaw Ride Tour. Discover the different trades & changes that
have evolved through the years as we pass through present Chinatown down Pagoda Street,
South Bridge Road, Maxwell Road, Telok Ayer Street, Amoy Street, Cross Street, Mosque
Street, New Bridge Road, Temple Street, South Bridge Road and Sago Lane.
Return transfer back to school.
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