Known to be one of the oldest subzone in Singapore, the not-so-little district is known to house mostly the Chinese and their traditions. Said to be featured with Chinese cultural elements, from the past till today, Chinatown is known to be historically concentrated with the Chinese population.
Though Singapore has changed and developed greatly over the years, many parts of Singapore retains its historical and traditional value. Here we see, 10 old-school locations in Chinatown that will make you feel like you travelled back in time.
Chinatown Street Market
A surely-crowded location during the days leading to the Chinese New Year every year, the street market in Chinatown is lined with rows of stalls selling both goods and services. Separated into 5 streets – Pagoda Street, Trengganu Street, Sago Lane, Smith Street and Temple Street. These streets are known to give you a sense of traditional shopping, food and products. During the Chinese New Year season, many families will be seen walking down the street to join in the loud celebrations and festive traditions.
Yue Hwa
Though the shop has a modern look, don’t assume that Yue Hwa is young at all. First established in Hong Kong over 50 years ago, the company proceeded to open a few stores in Singapore where they sold Chinese silk, food, teas, clothes like Cheongsams, antique and traditional gifts.
China Square Central Flea Market
Usually coming alive on Sundays, the China Square Central Flea Market is filled with various pop-up stores located both inside and outside the mall. Though they are known to sell toys and comic books, these temporary stores brought many traditional products to attract collectors as well. Some of their items include antiques, vintage china items, old-school books and phones and retro clocks. Operating from 9am to 6pm every Sunday, do remember to head down early!
Ming Fang Antique House
If you’re a fan of antique items, this shop here is one you should not miss! Known to be owned by a friendly uncle, the shop is surrounded by various antiques found and passed down from the past. An avid collector of traditional Chinese antiques himself, the uncle will be more than happy to show you the items that are sold in the store. Ranging from small trinkets, pieces of jade, to larger statues of Buddha and masks.
Retrophonic Records
Though this quaint-looking musical shop isn’t established in the late 90s of Singapore, the items that are sold there would surely transport you back to the times of the different genres. Ranging from all sorts of musical genres, they also provide record players, vintage vinyl records, accessories, sound systems and amplifiers.
View Point
A shop with hundreds of vintage finds filled with history that are waiting to be discovered, collectors will surely call this shop the ‘mountain of treasures’. If you’re looking for items that will transform your own space into a vintage instagrammable location, you’ll find items like old film posters from the 60s and 70s, nostalgic magazines, photos, records and metal and ceramic advertisements for beers that you’ll be able to get.
Chinatown Point
First constructed in the 90s, the mall officially opened in 1993. Though the mall was first opened eagerly with mostly pawn and jewellery shops, the mall slowly lost its popularity when new malls in Singapore opened. Though slowly forgotten in most Singaporeans’ minds, the mall is still standing strong till today with various stores providing goods and services including the iconic tourists T-shirts and souvenirs.
Ann Siang Road
If you walk down this street, you’ll see rows of traditional shop houses that stands out from the usual multi-storey malls. Sold here are usually apparels that are one of a kind, mostly made by the shop owners themselves. Many customers regularly go back for tailor services for their formal suits. Other products that keeps customers going back are the traditional patchwork cushions and party dresses.
OG People’s Park department
Did you know that the OG outlet at People’s Park was first opened in 1972? Standing strong from then till now, the outlet has kept up with the trends and is selling a range of items including apparels, house appliances, health supplements and toiletries to name a few. Though it may look a little run down, the department is known to provide products that are affordable.
People’s Park Centre
A medium-sized shopping mall that’s located in the heart of Chinatown, it is said to be the very first shopping centre in Singapore. Though the mall may look shabby and old, customers are welcomed to find items at a bargain.
This article was first published on goodyfeed.com
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