Most Chinatown Walking Tours are done in 2 hours. I am asking you to give me 3.
At 2 hours, the tourist can get a nicely wrapped informative tour. I am asking more. In return, I will give you the ins and outs of Chinatown, complete with all the glory and – brick-bats.

We’ll begin with the arrival of waves of immigrants and all their sad stories. To add more colour, we’ll also include all the cacophony and mayhem – which finally resulted in the arrival of William Pickering (hence Pickering & Upper Pickering Street).

To add further spice to the story, we’ll throw in some measures from the British who found it so hard to deal with the Chinese immigrants. Yes… secret societies were real.

Indeed, for many, it was the only way to stay alive. Even the prostitutes needed their protection! Such were the social ill of Chinatown. But it wasn’t always bad. There were happy days too.

By the late 1900s, life has changed much. Things got happier. The Peranakans made sure life was not just work and slog. But, by current standards, it seems Singapore has come a long way to success.

If you look harder, the tell-tale signs of the hard times are still present. All you need to do is book this tour with your ole Uncle Chris. Together, we’ll walk down memory lane. We’ll go through some happy sad stories (which are all true and not fiction).

Meet me on Thursday, 9th March 2022, 9am at Chinatown MRT, Exit A, between the UOB and POSB teller machines, (next to the restrooms).

For reservations, contact:
UNCLE CHRIS WALKING TOURS
Chris WK Ng
T: 65 91814298
E: [email protected]

Note:
• We do the worldwide practice of tipping at the end of the tour.
• We also reserve the right to accept or reject habitual late cancellations and No Shows.
• Please do not sign up for this tour if you are unsure you can make it. Sign up only when you are sure of your schedule.