The chinatown heritage area is a favourite among our visitors dating back to the early 1820s this is where the early chinese immigrants set up their businesses homes places of worship and clan associations the chinatown of today is a lively mix of the old and new traditional businesses and markets sit side by side with modern cafes and shops while chinatown remains a vibrant showcase of singapore chinese culture one of its most unique features is its multiculturalism it is here that y