Thian Hock Keng Temple

The meeting point of the tour is a stunning historical Chinese temple. This is the oldest temple for the Hokkien population of Singapore. The road that the temple is on was once the shoreline of Singapore. The temple itself worships the goddess Mazu who is a sea goddess. We will take a quick look inside the temple and see how old and new are sat right next to each other in typical Singapore style. This is a food tour so we will also get the chance to try a unique snack in the grounds of the temple itself. A great experience to learn about the Hokkien community in Singapore and to see their way of life.

Telok Ayer Street

At one time this street and the surrounding shophouse streets were the shoreline of Singapore. They were a hive of activity with traders loading and unloading their cargo. The old shophouses, some built in the early 1800's still stand today and have been expertly restored to their former glories. The street used to house Chinese clans who came to Singapore to work on the ships. Many of the shophouses have information plaques telling the stories of their old residents. Opium dens were also found around this area in what was at the time a very rough place to live. Today the street is one of the trendiest places to eat and drink in Singapore. A plethora of hip and happening bars and restaurants line the street and make it a great place to start the food tour.