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KAYA TOAST BREAKFAST
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Kaya, or coconut
jam, is prepared with eggs, coconut milk and perfumed
with pandan leave (or screwpine leaves). This typical
Singapore-style breakfast (a scrumptious wafer-thin sandwiched
with slabs of thick homemade kaya and melting chunks of
butter ) is still being prepared the old fashion way -
toasting the soft brown bread over the charcoal grill
and scraping off the burnt surface with a knife before
slapping on the kaya and butter. There is also coffee
in old
fashioned cups with deep saucers and soft-boiled eggs |
WALKING TOUR OF CHINATOWN
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Our
first stop - the majestic Sri Mariamman Temple - built
in 1827 and declared a national monument in 1973. It is
the oldest and most important of Singapore's Hindu temples,
dedicated to the goddess Mariamman who is known for curing
extremely serious epidemics such as cholera, chicken pox
and small pox.
Next, catch a glimpse of real life of
Singapore at a local "wet market". Learn a
trick or 2 about haggling being the order of a day in
these places, and see housewives hone their bargaining
skills as they scout for the best and freshest produce
to put on their dining tables.
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CHINATOWN HERITAGE CENTRE
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The Chinatown
Heritage Centre (CHC) is a joint project between the Singapore
Tourism Board and the National Heritage Board. Located
in three newly restored shophouses along Pagoda Street,
the Chinatown Heritage Centre houses a wealth of memories
and untold stories from the past
Each level of the Centre takes you to
a different time in the history of Chinatown and allows
you to trace the lives of these early settlers. Learn
about the rich cultural history of old Chinatown and
end your journey with a first-hand experience of living
in the dark and cramped quarters of a typical Chinatown.
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CHINESE DIM SUM LUNCH
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Next,
enjoy a delightful Chinese Dim Sum Lunch (or Yumcha) at
one of Singapore oldest restaurant - Da Dong Restaurant
(established in 1928 in Chinatown). Dim sum literally
meaning "a little bit of heart" consists of
a variety of dumplings, steamed dishes and other goodies
such as the famous egg custard tarts. They are similar
to hors d'oeuvres, the hot and cold delicacies served
at French restaurants. |
OUR INDIAN ENCLAVE - LITTLE INDIA
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After
lunch, we continue our tour to Little
India, be charmed by the many shops selling spices,
snacks, colourful saris, glittering jewellery, accessories,
brassware and other exotica. |
A ROYAL VISIT TO THE SULTAN MOSQUE
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Our
final visit - the magnificient Sultan
Mosque, a landmark not to be missed in Arab
Street. Built in 1928, the mosque is one of the
most impressive religious building in Singapore. See the
sunshine reflects off the massive golden domes and huge
prayer hall. |
| Price: S$85.00
(min 15 paying pax) |
| Duration |
Days of Operation |
Timing |
| 6 hours |
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9.00am - 3.00pm |
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