Explore the cultural neighbourhoods

Singapore's soul lives in its ethnic quarters, and wandering them is free and fascinating. Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam (the Malay-Arab quarter) each burst with colour, temples, mosques, street art, and, above all, incredible food. These are also where the cheapest accommodation and the best hawker centres are found, so you can base yourself here and soak up the atmosphere. A free weekend heritage shuttle links some of the colonial-district sights. We'll map out a walking route through the most vibrant neighbourhoods and the food stops along the way.