Cultural & Food Experience of Chinese, Indian & Malay Quarters

Cultural & Food Experience of Chinese, Indian & Malay Quarters


330 Minutes
$ 148

Destinations Covered

Singapore
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Brought our American & Australian guests to ‘load’ & ‘tank’ up on calories & fluids before exploring Chinatown.

Brought our American & Australian guests to ‘load’ & ‘tank’ up on calories & fluids before exploring Chinatown.

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Guests from Michigan & California hanging out with the locals over beer & whiskey in the Indian Quarter.

Guests from Michigan & California hanging out with the locals over beer & whiskey in the Indian Quarter.

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Just our guests from Canada hanging out with the local Indians over beer & whiskey in the Indian Quarter.

Just our guests from Canada hanging out with the local Indians over beer & whiskey in the Indian Quarter.

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Aussie & American guests indulging in our first stop of local favourites at Chinatown.

Aussie & American guests indulging in our first stop of local favourites at Chinatown.

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Guests sampling a spread of local food favourites at Chinatown hawker centre

Guests sampling a spread of local food favourites at Chinatown hawker centre

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Our American guests sampling a wide variety of local Indian favourites at the ethnic quarter of Little India.

Our American guests sampling a wide variety of local Indian favourites at the ethnic quarter of Little India.

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Hawker stall owners having a bit of fun with guests

Hawker stall owners having a bit of fun with guests

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What a lovely afternoon view of Istana Kampong Gelam, as our guests from America & Australia pose for a photograph capturing fond memories of the historical place.

What a lovely afternoon view of Istana Kampong Gelam, as our guests from America & Australia pose for a photograph capturing fond memories of the historical place.

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Here we are with our English & American guests indulging in local Chinese delights at Chinatown.

Here we are with our English & American guests indulging in local Chinese delights at Chinatown.

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Exploring the hawker centres and sampling some well known dishes known mostly to the locals

Exploring the hawker centres and sampling some well known dishes known mostly to the locals

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Great time spent with our guests from Australia & America as we pose at the latest street mural by talented artist Yip Yew Chong , who captured an old corner ‘mamak‘ shop that is no more.

Great time spent with our guests from Australia & America as we pose at the latest street mural by talented artist Yip Yew Chong , who captured an old corner ‘mamak‘ shop that is no more.

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Satay - A local favourite!

Satay - A local favourite!

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Here are our guests from the UK, US & Czech Republic in front of the entrance to the grand mosque of Singapore.

Here are our guests from the UK, US & Czech Republic in front of the entrance to the grand mosque of Singapore.

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Our American guests adding more live to an already vibrant wall mural depicting everyday life in an old school coffeeshop in Chinatown realistically painted by Yip Yew Chong.

Our American guests adding more live to an already vibrant wall mural depicting everyday life in an old school coffeeshop in Chinatown realistically painted by Yip Yew Chong.

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At a fruit & vegetable market in Little India

At a fruit & vegetable market in Little India

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Using the most efficient method of commute, our Aussie & American guests leave Little India for Chinatown only 6 minutes away.

Using the most efficient method of commute, our Aussie & American guests leave Little India for Chinatown only 6 minutes away.

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Hanging out with our English guests over a wide spread of Asian favourites and the King of Fruit, durian in Chinatown.

Hanging out with our English guests over a wide spread of Asian favourites and the King of Fruit, durian in Chinatown.

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On the tracks we go, as our Aussie guests leave Chinatown for Little India via the well connected and efficient MRT train system.

On the tracks we go, as our Aussie guests leave Chinatown for Little India via the well connected and efficient MRT train system.

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Guests with Hawker Chan of 1* Michelin hawker stall fame

Guests with Hawker Chan of 1* Michelin hawker stall fame

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Exploring the Chinatown neighbourhood

Exploring the Chinatown neighbourhood

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Taking the subway (MRT) to get to the ethnic neighbourhood for street food

Taking the subway (MRT) to get to the ethnic neighbourhood for street food

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On the public bus to the ethnic area of Arab Street

On the public bus to the ethnic area of Arab Street

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In the public bus that is comfortable and air-conditioned on the way to a hawker centre in Chinatown for street food

In the public bus that is comfortable and air-conditioned on the way to a hawker centre in Chinatown for street food

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Right up front with a full view on top of a double-decker public bus

Right up front with a full view on top of a double-decker public bus

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A typical hawker centre that is a way of life for locals

A typical hawker centre that is a way of life for locals

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Our alleys have been given a new lease of life, as our American, Australian & English guests pose at a wall mural depicting everyday life in an old school coffeeshop and vegetable & seafood market.

Our alleys have been given a new lease of life, as our American, Australian & English guests pose at a wall mural depicting everyday life in an old school coffeeshop and vegetable & seafood market.

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Guests from Canada doing a bit of exploring in Little India before their work conference commences.

Guests from Canada doing a bit of exploring in Little India before their work conference commences.

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Fun (& controversial) fruit stop with our guests from America as they get to sample the King of Fruit, durian in Chinatown.

Fun (& controversial) fruit stop with our guests from America as they get to sample the King of Fruit, durian in Chinatown.

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On the bus we go, as our guests from the US & Australia head towards the Malay Quarter from Little India.

On the bus we go, as our guests from the US & Australia head towards the Malay Quarter from Little India.

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Lovely evening view of Istana Kampong Gelam as our guests from America & Australia take a final photograph capturing the tour.

Lovely evening view of Istana Kampong Gelam as our guests from America & Australia take a final photograph capturing the tour.

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Hanging out in Chinatown with our guests from Australia and America, with beers in hand to cool ourselves down as the sun sets.

Hanging out in Chinatown with our guests from Australia and America, with beers in hand to cool ourselves down as the sun sets.

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Guests from London & America doing a bit of exploring at Haji Lane located in the Malay Quarter of Singapore.

Guests from London & America doing a bit of exploring at Haji Lane located in the Malay Quarter of Singapore.

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Our back alleys have been given a new lease of life, as our American & English guests marvel at a wall mural depicting everyday life in an old school coffeeshop in Chinatown by artist Yip Yew Chong

Our back alleys have been given a new lease of life, as our American & English guests marvel at a wall mural depicting everyday life in an old school coffeeshop in Chinatown by artist Yip Yew Chong

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Lovely day of exploring for our Puerto Rican & Australian guests along the colourful street of the Malay Quarter of Singapore.

Lovely day of exploring for our Puerto Rican & Australian guests along the colourful street of the Malay Quarter of Singapore.

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Mucking around with our American guests in the MRT station at Chinatown en-route to Little India.

Mucking around with our American guests in the MRT station at Chinatown en-route to Little India.

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Our American guests leaving Chinatown for Little India via the MRT train system, which is only 3 stops and 6 minutes away.

Our American guests leaving Chinatown for Little India via the MRT train system, which is only 3 stops and 6 minutes away.

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Canadian guest having his portrait painted by renowned street artist Tung Yue Nang, famed for his large and detailed Chinese ink on paper drawings of shophouse architecture in Chinatown.

Canadian guest having his portrait painted by renowned street artist Tung Yue Nang, famed for his large and detailed Chinese ink on paper drawings of shophouse architecture in Chinatown.

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Dessert stop at the Malay Quarter with our guests from Switzerland, India & America.

Dessert stop at the Malay Quarter with our guests from Switzerland, India & America.

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Australian & American family at the ethnic quarter of Little India.

Australian & American family at the ethnic quarter of Little India.

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Guests from USA & New Zealand capturing the lovely elevated view of Chinatown where the old shoreline can be seen clearly.

Guests from USA & New Zealand capturing the lovely elevated view of Chinatown where the old shoreline can be seen clearly.

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Puerto Rican guests posing at a wall mural depicting the memory of decades old Chinatown shophouse living of artist Yip Yew Chong.

Puerto Rican guests posing at a wall mural depicting the memory of decades old Chinatown shophouse living of artist Yip Yew Chong.

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Guests from America exploring Chinatown and soaking up the vibrancy of the upcoming Chinese New Year (of the Rabbit) celebrations.

Guests from America exploring Chinatown and soaking up the vibrancy of the upcoming Chinese New Year (of the Rabbit) celebrations.

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Indulging in some local bites with our American guests in Little India, complete with Kingfisher Beer and Mango Lassi.

Indulging in some local bites with our American guests in Little India, complete with Kingfisher Beer and Mango Lassi.

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Cooling down at a dessert shop with our American & Australian guests at Haji Lane, located in the Malay Quarter of Singapore.

Cooling down at a dessert shop with our American & Australian guests at Haji Lane, located in the Malay Quarter of Singapore.

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Loading up on some flavourful calories with our American & Australian guests before exploring Chinatown.

Loading up on some flavourful calories with our American & Australian guests before exploring Chinatown.

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Our guests from the UK & America leaving Chinatown for the Malay Quarter on a comfortable air-conditioned double decker bus.

Our guests from the UK & America leaving Chinatown for the Malay Quarter on a comfortable air-conditioned double decker bus.

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Our guests from South Africa, Australia & America having a nice stroll along the graffiti painted shophouse walls of Haji Lane in the Malay Quarter of Singapore.

Our guests from South Africa, Australia & America having a nice stroll along the graffiti painted shophouse walls of Haji Lane in the Malay Quarter of Singapore.

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Bringing our guests from American & New Zealand through Little India’s ‘five-foot way’, where fruit & vegetable, retail & electronic goods stores line up all along the continuous walkway.

Bringing our guests from American & New Zealand through Little India’s ‘five-foot way’, where fruit & vegetable, retail & electronic goods stores line up all along the continuous walkway.

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Our guests from Vietnam, America & Australia with renowned street artist Tung Yue Nang, who captures intricate details of shophouse architecture & street life in Chinatown.

Our guests from Vietnam, America & Australia with renowned street artist Tung Yue Nang, who captures intricate details of shophouse architecture & street life in Chinatown.

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Your host is a friendly 4th generation Singapore Chinese Peranakan with a strong passion to share real life experiences about growing up in Singapore since the 70's. His in-depth experience of the different ethnic neighbourhoods and hawker markets promises an adventure of discovery the vibrancy of the local streets and street food now run by 2nd or 3rd generation family members, the people and the diverse communities. You will be introduced to a wide variety of locally popular street food favourites and get to know better your host and the country through his eyes and life's experiences. This fun and engaging adventure is for those who want to experience unique traditional street food in the UNESCO inscribed hawker centres located in the ethnic neighbourhoods of Chinatown & Little India. This unique culture has been deeply embedded in the Singapore way of life since the colonial days of early 19th century until today.

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travellers with gluten intolerance
  • Not recommended for travelers with dietary restrictions
  • Not recommended for travelers who are vegetarians as experience will be compromised
  • Not recommended for travelers with children in prams or strollers
  • Not recommended for travelers with Personal Mobility Aids / Devices

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