Indians originally came to Singapore as convicts of the East India Company. These people helped create the city s infrastructure and make Singapore what it is today. Many Indians still flock to Singapore looking for good fortune in business and education. They often settle in Little India, which is north of the British colonial district. Walking through this area, you will feel like you re in India: smell the curries and perfumes, and listen to the Indian music and dialects wafting through the air. You can find anything and everything Indian in this part of town; it is worth a visit to ogle at the flower garlands and pots of colorful dye.

Chinatown:

Complementing Little India, Chinatown is the heart of Singapore s Chinese culture, and has been since the nineteenth century. You can still find traditional Chinese medicine practiced here in old buildings and you can peek into the charming shop houses. If that is not your thing, visit an authentic Chinese teahouse or stop by during Chinese New Year celebrations. Chinatown also has some beautiful old mosques and temples that are worth a look.

Bukit Timah:

If you want to live in a green area of Singapore, consider staying in one of our short term rentals Singapore in Bukit Timah, which is north-west of the city center and home to the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. This area is close to some international schools but is not as well-connected with public transport, so many people living here drive. Bukit Timah also houses many embassies and there are plenty of shopping and dining options.

Arab Street District: