Chinatown

Chinatown is usually the most vibrant part of any city, a whirl of colours, smells and flavours. In Asia, Singapore's Chinatown is one of the most dynamic. Comprising of exotic pre-war shop houses where merchants hawk everything from fine silk and jade jewellery to traditional handicrafts, the best time to swing by is during Chinese New Year. Around this time of the year the already bursting market enlivens to offer an array of interesting stalls selling quirky knick-knacks like opera masks, paper lanterns and cutting edge fashion finds interspersed with a dazzling selection of street food. Packed to its seams with culture and cuisine, it's the best stop for you to get your fill.