The eternal beauty of Singapore lies in its impressive weather, picturesque locales, sparkling nightlife, spellbinding Sentosa Island, and the breathtaking natural splendor. The Singapore tourism information guide enables tourists to witness the best of the country at minimum wastage of time and money. The authenticity of this little paradise is driven by the old Chinatown. The unique area of Chinatown is dipped in the cultures of China, and it is famed for its plethora of mouthwatering delicacies. This glamorous area is renowned for authentic food at the cheapest of prices.
Housed along Smith Street, at the intersection of Terengganu Street and Smith Street is the infamous Chinatown Food Street. This street turns into a colorful carnival at sundown, and turns into a 'pedestrian only' street after 6pm on weekdays and 12pm on weekdays and public holidays. It is an idyllic place to try out some of the scrumptious local dishes at cheap prices. The local food devotees crowd the streets of Chinatown. The number of tourists here are usually less, since they find it hard to find this street even though it is housed at the end of one of the most tourist-prone area. The splendid festive ambience is enough to keep tourists rooted to this place.
The street is packed with hawker centers, shops, and restaurants. Try out the stalls that are most frequented by the locals, since they are the stalls that will serve you the best mouth-watering authentic local food at best prices. A quick look of the street from a distance at night will leave you gasp! The colorful bright lights and the pedestrians that sparkles even more brightly under the twinkling star-studded and moonlit sky is undoubtedly a visual treat to watch, and worth capturing in cameras! Dining outside the stalls and restaurants are a good way to breathe in the festive ambience of the place. Watch party animals indulging in the flavors of the lip-smacking food before heading towards the nearby funky nightclubs. A plethora of scrumptious barbequed food, Chinese delicacies, etc is offered to the pedestrians in this street. Some of the popular meals include Char Kway Teow that is a noodle dish fried with fresh cockles, Cantonese porridge, and fishball noodles.
Shopaholics love this place as they can do a plenty of shopping from the authentic markets, and grab a bite from the spread of stalls whenever they feel hungry! Exploring this part of Singapore is a must if you wish to enjoy an authentic Singapore evening. Book holiday packages WeAreHolidays today to explore the unique Chinatown Street.
Martin Wynn
