Go to Singapore to study and learn about Chinatown culture. Maybe some students can't understand the saying of Chinatown, but it's not a strange word, because people often call it Chinatown. Chinatown means Chinatown night market in Singapore. Oxcart water is famous for describing the situation that there was no running water at that time and it was transported by ox cart. The Chinatown in the night market is brightly lit, a bit like the temple fair in China. Chinatown is Singapore's Chinatown, which generally reaches Singapore River in the north and New Bridge Rd. in the west. Maxwell Rd. and Kreta Ayer Rd. in the south, and Cecil St. in the east. China City is called "Oxcart Water" because the original residents used it to pull water for cleaning. In fact, the formation of Chinatown is closely related to Raffles' urban plan.

Origin of the name

1. After Raffles, an Englishman, landed in Singapore in 1819, more and more Chinese came from China, and most of them lived in the present Chinatown. So, a few years later, Raffles simply divided this area into a Chinese residential area. The current Chinatown is one of the bustling areas in the city center. However, in those days, there was no running water equipment in Singapore, and the water needed by the whole city had to be carried from the suburbs to the city center by ox carts, and then transferred from the city center to all parts of the city. Because Chinatown is located in the central area, this area, which is supplied with water from oxcart, is called oxcart water.

2. Before 1819

As early as 1819, the British government recruited a large number of workers from overseas in order to develop Singapore's economy. In just a few years, the population of Singapore soared from hundreds to more than 1,, among which workers from China, Guangdong and Fujian accounted for a large proportion. At that time, the old Chinese workers all lived at the mouth of the Singapore River and were engaged in heavy dock handling. In order to clean the dusty streets, it is washed with water from cattle cars every day, so this area is called? Chinatown? .

Historical development

After the urban planning, Chinatown has gradually become a lively entertainment center. Apart from various shops, there are also many stalls on the street, which have been flourishing for more than a hundred years.

However, from the 198s to the mid-199s, under the rotation of the historical ship, the street vendors and stalls of various traditional industries, such as clockmakers, pancake makers, sculptors and letter writers, all moved away, leaving behind the old building of Chinatown, which has been renovated and faced the world with a brand-new look.

Singapore students may know that the scope of Chinatown is not only Shuiche Road, It also includes Qiaonan Road, Xinqiao Road, the upper section of Biqilin Street (commonly known as Unilateral Street), Fujian Street (commonly known as Changtai Street), Nanjing Street (commonly known as Songbai Street), Pearl Street (commonly known as Tofu Street), Croesus Street (commonly known as Haishan Street), Kbe Street (which is named after a church in the street) and Baota Street (commonly known as Guangheyuan Street).

Today's Chinatown is a modern shopping center, various vendors and a century-old shop. To the west of South Bridge Road are department stores such as Pearl Square, Yuhua Chinese Goods, Tang Cheng Square, etc., and to the east, besides various temples, it is a new commercial area adjacent to the coastal area. There are the most famous temples in Singapore, and there are also many restaurants and shopping spots. The most famous household medicines are Huoluo Oil and Qianli Zhuifeng Oil.

The most exciting thing about Chinatown is during the Lunar New Year. By then, the whole area will be decorated with lanterns; All kinds of small shops and miscellaneous shops have been renovated, and there are many holiday goods and snacks. The Tanjong Pagar community next to Chinatown is also worth a visit. There are many restaurants, bars, art galleries and souvenir shops here.

Chinatown Culture

The Scarlet Hotel is located on Erskine Road, and its luxurious and gorgeous decoration creates a bold and uninhibited style. The adjacent The Club Hotel is located in a newly decorated ancient building with a history dating back to the 18th century. With the theme of blending East and West, The Club Hotel provides a new perspective on Singapore's rich culture and tradition. The 1929 Hotel and the New Majestic Hotel, which are located in the old shops, show the combination of old world architecture and designers' interior design. The 1929 Hotel has a set of unique classic seats in the owner's private collection, as well as photos reflecting the old appearance of Singapore in the 2th century. Dahua Hotel is a preference? New Asia? The taste choice of the residents of the genre. The hall with the open concept is equipped with retro Compton fans and furniture, and the trickling pool is dramatically located above the restaurant? Dahua Hotel combines tradition and fashion in an eclectic and beautiful way.

Stay in Chinatown Heritage Centre for a while and learn more about the history and culture of this area. The original museum is located in a restored three-story shop along Pagoda Street. It tells the cultural origin and development process of Chinatown by showing pictures, interviews and exhibitions, and explores the life course of the earliest China immigrants in Singapore.

There are also some famous religious landmarks here, including Indian temples and Hui churches, which are in harmony with the surrounding Chinese architecture. Sri Mariamman Temple and Jamae Mosque, located on Qiaonan Road, are the oldest pilgrimage sites in Singapore. After a few steps along this road, the magnificent Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum are dedicated to precious Buddha tooth relics.

in addition to Chinatown Complex and Maxwell Food Centre, food lovers will enjoy going to Smith Street, one of the main streets of Chinatown. Whenever dusk falls, it becomes a Chinatown Food Street where vehicles are forbidden, and all kinds of food stalls in the open-air cooked food center can make Singaporean students feast their eyes.