Daily life in Singapore's Chinatown: Nanyang Old Coffee × Tiantian Hainanese Chicken Rice × Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

#7月好去处2025 Speaking of Singapore's historical districts, "Chinatown" is definitely a stop that travelers cannot miss. This place is not just Chinatown, but also a microcosm of the interweaving of Chinese culture, Nanyang style and modern business. Walking into Chinatown, it's like traveling through the old streets of time. There are many classic old flavors and cultural landmarks hidden in the alleys, and three of them that cannot be missed are Nanyang Old Coffee, Tiantian Hainanese Chicken Rice, and the Buddha Tooth Temple. First, we came to Nanyang Old Coffee, located on South Bridge Road, which is a cafe full of retro feelings. The wooden tables and chairs, nostalgic porcelain cups and Chinese signs on the wall instantly pull people back to the street corners of Singapore in the 1950s and 1960s. The store specializes in Nanyang-style breakfast, charcoal-grilled kaya toast, half-boiled eggs, and a cup of thick and fragrant Nanyang coffee, which is sweet and bitter, and is a unique old taste. Whether it is to wake up in the morning or to take a break in the afternoon, it is very suitable. For a full meal, you may want to check out **Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice**, which is less than a minute's walk away. This old and famous restaurant is not only recommended by Michelin Bib Gourmand, but also praised by international chef Gordon Ramsay. The tender chicken is paired with fragrant chicken oil rice and seasoned with three kinds of sauces. One bite will completely change your impression of Hainanese chicken rice. Between these two restaurants is the most representative Buddhist building in Chinatown, the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple. This magnificent red Chinese temple is not only majestic, but also a landmark for both faith and sightseeing. The temple enshrines the Buddha Tooth Relic, which is said to be one of the real relics of Sakyamuni Buddha. It has an exhibition hall, Guanyin Hall, Buddhist Hall and other spaces. There is also a sky garden and a pagoda on the roof. Whether you are a Buddhist or not, it is worth going in to feel the tranquility and solemnity. If you want to experience a satisfying journey of "eating, drinking, shopping, and meditation" in Chinatown, these three points can be strung together into a perfect walking route: eat chicken rice, drink coffee, and appreciate the architecture, and travel with culture and taste buds. 📍Address: 268 South Bridge Rd, Singapore 058817 (Nanyang Old Coffee/near Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Tiantian Hainanese Chicken Rice) 🚇Transportation: Chinatown MRT Station Exit A, about 2 minutes walk 🕰️Business hours: ・Nanyang Old Coffee 08:00～18:00 ・Tiantian Hainanese Chicken Rice 10:00～20:00 (subject to slight changes depending on business conditions) ・Buddha Tooth Relic Temple 07:00～19:00 (free admission, please dress neatly) 💰Per capita consumption: cafe about SGD 5～15, chicken rice main course about SGD 6～10 #Chinatown Daily #Nanyang Old Coffee #Tiantian Hainanese Chicken Rice #Buddha Tooth Relic Temple #Singapore Chinatown #Singapore Free Travel #Chinatown Food Map