Singapore Travel: Must-Visit Spots for Chinese New Year in Singapore

The Spring Festival is one of the most important traditional festivals in China. Many Chinese families choose to travel during the holiday to experience a different festive atmosphere. In Singapore, Chinese New Year is also a significant celebration for the local Chinese community. Go City has compiled a list of must-visit spots for celebrating Chinese New Year in Singapore.

Chinatown (Niu Che Shui)

Chinatown is Singapore's Chinatown, the area with the highest concentration of Chinese Singaporeans, and a must-see cultural attraction for visitors to Singapore. The name "Niu Che Shui" (cart-pulled water) originates from the days when there was no running water, and carts delivering water were a common sight in the area, hence the name.

As Chinese New Year approaches, Chinatown is decorated with colorful lanterns, flower trees, and other ornaments, creating a festive atmosphere. Street-side shops offer a variety of festive goods for purchase. For those traveling in Singapore during Chinese New Year, Chinatown is undoubtedly the best place to soak up the Chinese New Year spirit.

Image source: Singapore Tourism Board official website

When in Chinatown, you may want to visit the Chinatown Heritage Centre. The Chinatown Heritage Centre is a three-story restored old shophouse that faithfully recreates the interior decor and layout of the 1950s. Through its exhibits and oral histories, you can immerse yourself in the cultural origins and development of Chinatown, and explore the lives of Singapore's early Chinese immigrants.

Marina Bay, a symbol of modernity and ultra-fashion, is one of Singapore's landmarks. This area is home to many of Singapore's most unique architectural icons, including Marina Bay Sands Hotel, which offers stunning views of the Singapore skyline; the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, with its durian-like exterior; the Merlion statue; and the famous Gardens by the Bay. All are well worth a visit.

Grand festivals are almost inseparable from food, and during your Chinese New Year trip, Marina Bay offers a perfect culinary journey, from Michelin-starred restaurants to open-air food stalls—there's something for everyone.

Taking a barge along the Singapore River is an ideal way to explore the sights of Marina Bay, passing by Singapore's iconic landmarks and learning about the city's past and present.

Trick Eye Museum

Traveling is, of course, about taking photos. Want to capture a unique family portrait or New Year photo? A visit to the Trick Eye Museum is the answer! Here, everyone can become part of the artwork, turning into a unique and brilliant protagonist in the paintings.

The Trick Eye Museum, located at Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore, is an experiential art museum that uses trompe-l'œil techniques to stimulate creativity and imagination through visual perception. Every painting in the museum is incredibly lifelike, offering visitors a cool visual experience that makes them feel as if they have stepped into the scenes.

Fight a fierce sea dragon, take a walk among giant dinosaurs, try to escape the clutches of an evil witch, or become a character in popular paintings... Embark on your own artistic life experience!