Chinatown is served by Chinatown MRT station on the North-East Line and Downtown Line. Continue with a direct exit into the heritage streets.
Nearest MRT station
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Then: a direct exit into the heritage streets.
Chinatown has its own station shared by the North-East and Downtown lines, and the exits open right onto the heritage district. You step off the train and into the street market without a long walk.
Getting there by MRT
- Ride the North-East line or the Downtown line to Chinatown station.
- Take the exit toward Pagoda Street for the street market and temples.
- The shophouses, food streets and the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple are all within a short stroll.
Tips for the trip
- The interchange means Chinatown connects easily from both the purple and blue lines.
- It pairs well with Clarke Quay, which is one stop away on the North-East line.
Lines serving Chinatown
Chinatown is served by North-East Line and Downtown Line. Fares are distance-based, so the cost depends on where you start — see the full MRT fare table.
Plan it with MRT Go
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