Chinatown, Singapore
The
"Chinatown" of Singapore
is affectionately known by some as Niu Che Shui 牛车水
(literally translated as bullock carts that transport water). Once
upon a time, this area of Singapore
was chock-full of these carriers. In the Malay
language, the hub or central district of Chinatown is known as
"Kreta Ayer" (literally translated as water cart).
Other districts of the greater
Chinatown area include Tanjong
Pagar, Telok Ayer, Ann Siang
Hill and Bukit Pasoh.
Today, Chinatown is a major tourist attraction of Singapore.
Today, Chinatown is a major tourist attraction of Singapore.
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Pusat
"Chinatown" di Singapura dikenali sebagai "Kreta
Ayer". Ini kerana tempat ini pada suatu ketika
dahulu penuh dengan kereta lembu yang mengangkut
air. Daerah-daerah lain dalam kawasan
Chinatown termasuk Tanjong
Pagar, Telok Ayer, Ann
Siang Hill and Bukit
Pasoh.
Hari ini, Chinatown merupakan salah sebuah tempat pelancongan utama di Singapura.
Hari ini, Chinatown merupakan salah sebuah tempat pelancongan utama di Singapura.