Itinerary
9am -9.30am - Meet at Chinatown MRT Station
9.30am – 11.30am - Visit Thian Hock Keng Temple
11.30am – 1pm - Lunch at Lau Pa Sat
1pm – 2.30pm - Tour of Arab Street
2.30pm – 4pm - Malay Heritage Centre
4pm – 6pm - Tour of Little India’s Arts Belt
6pm - End of Tour
Description of Areas
1. Thian Hock Keng Temple
It was built by immigrants from China and Malaya since 1839 as a place to give thanks for safe passage across often treacherous seas. One of Singapore’s oldest temples, it has changed through the years, from a small joss house into a popular tourist attraction.
2. Arab Street
Arab Street epitomizes the Arabian way of life. Conservatively-dressed Muslims hurrying towards the Mosque for prayers, robe-clad Arab men puffing away on their apple-flavoured tobacco pipes and cigars, women wearing black abayas (robes for Middle eastern women) haggling and a variety of ethnic Arab goods can all be observed in this street.
3. Malay Heritage Centre
Its nine galleries showcase the history, aspirations and role of Singapore Malays towards nation-building. Visitors will get to discover the seafaring might of the Bugis people, the regalia of Malay royalty and golden years of the Malay entertainment industry.
4. Little India’s Arts Belt
Tourists can look at examples of Art Deco-style shophouses, brassware and other crafts, have their photograph taken in traditional Indian costumes and enjoy the Islamic-influenced performing arts of Gamelan, silat and Angklung. There are many iconic Hindu emblems on display.
Maybe you could avoid repeating the Thian Hock Keng Temple for your itineries?
ReplyDeleteThe other 3 areas are interesting!
Forgot to put my name again. Sorry. Above comment posted by Charmaine!
ReplyDeleteHmm.. I was wondering what religion the Thian Hock Keng Temple was under. The itenery tour is overall well-planned, and Singaporeans should all feel proud of these places of interests. It shows a very large range of different ethnic groups in Singapore, and yet we are able to stay united together with multiple races and religions on this little island. Interesting and informative write-ups!
ReplyDeleteAlso, tourists in Singapore must be so impressed to see these places!
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