Famous Neighborhoods & Spots

Historic ethnic-Chinese quarter centered on Pagoda and Temple Streets, blending restored shophouses, incense-filled temples (Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Sri Mariamman), a sprawling hawker-and-market complex, and souvenir shopping.

A riot of color and scent centered on Serangoon Road, with Hindu temples, garland stalls, spice shops, gold jewelry stores, and some of the city's best South and North Indian food.

Singapore's Malay-Muslim historic quarter around the golden-domed Sultan Mosque, with the boutique- and mural-lined Haji Lane and the textile and perfume shops of Arab Street.

A row of restored 19th-century warehouses along the Singapore River, now the city's best-known nightlife strip of restaurants, bars, and clubs under a distinctive canopy roof.

Singapore's 2.5km flagship shopping boulevard, lined end-to-end with malls (ION Orchard, Ngee Ann City, Paragon) ranging from mass-market to ultra-luxury.