Chinatown Singapore

It may seem strange to find a Chinatown in majority ethnic Chinese country like Singapore, but in the early 19th century most of the inhabitants were in fact non Chinese. Chinese settlers arriving from China tended to settle in Chinatown and many of them were traders, merchants and shop owners. Today, Chinatown is mostly gentrified and the original trades are largely replaced by souvenir shops, eateries and offices, but the shophouse architecture remains, offering a compelling glimpse into the areas rich historical past. #historicculture#culturalattractions