Food Tours & Trails

Chinatown Originals with The Urbanist

by Street Corner Heritage Gallery
10, 17, 24 May • 09:30am

Discover heritage businesses of Chinatown! Hear their stories and explore their iconic products that have endured the test of time.

Chinatown Originals with the Urbanist

Programme Details
Dates: Sat, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May
Time: 9.30am - 12pm
Meeting point: Maxwell MRT, Exit 1 (near Buddha Tooth Relic Temple)
Price: $15/pax

Embark on a journey through Chinatown's heritage businesses! From traditional Cantonese desserts to renowned bakkwa and iconic balms, this tour unveils a world of time-honoured craftsmanship. Explore the captivating stories behind the establishments that have shaped Chinatown's identity and weathered the test of time.

Street Corner Heritage Gallery
The Street Corner Heritage Galleries scheme is a collaborative effort between NHB and local shop owners with at least 30 years of history in selected precincts to co-create "mini-museums" that showcase the history and heritage of their respective businesses and trades. Located on site, these galleries display historical documents, photographs, and artefacts that tell the stories of these shops.




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