1.牛车水传统文化之旅 Chinatown Traditional Heritage Tour
牛车水是新加坡的唐人街,和其他国家不同,它为什么不叫唐人街?牛车水承载了新加坡华人先辈的血汗与历史,它又有哪些特别之处?天福宫供奉的神祇,安祥山的会馆,牛车水的大街小巷又有哪些华人先辈的故事呢?牛车水虽然是唐人街,但它和新加坡其他地区一样,也是典型的多元文化社区。在牛车水,不仅有华人的寺庙,还有兴都教、清真寺和基督教堂。跟随向学导览的步伐,一起去探究牛车水丰富的文化遗产吧!
Chinatown, known locally as “Niu Che Shui” is Singapore’s version of a Chinese enclave—but unlike other countries, why isn’t it called “Chinatown 唐人街” in Chinese? What makes “Niu Che Shui” unique is the blood, sweat, and history of Singapore’s early Chinese pioneers. So what’s special about this place?
What deities are worshipped in Thian Hock Keng Temple? What stories are hidden behind the clan associations of Ann Siang Hill, or within the alleys and streets of Chinatown? Though it is Singapore’s Chinatown, “Niu Che Shui” is also a vibrant multicultural district—just like the rest of Singapore. Here, Chinese temples stand alongside Hindu temples, mosques, and churches.
Join Xiangxue Guided Tours as we walk through the heart of “Niu Che Shui” and uncover its rich and diverse cultural heritage!
2.小坡多元文化之旅 Xiaopo Heritage Trail: Religion, Education, and the Arts Interwoven
小坡主要指新加坡河北岸一带,即今天的桥北路(North Bridge Road)地段,它是新加坡开埠后的第二个华人聚居区。虽然它是华人聚居区,但在小坡,也形成了多元的丰富的文化遗产。在这里,既有高等学府,也有林立的艺术殿堂,还有香火旺盛的观音堂、克里斯南兴都庙、明古连清真寺、马海阿贝犹太庙以及天主教堂、基督教堂等各种宗教场所,是新加坡典型的历史文化遗产区。跟随向学导览的步伐,一起领略小坡的多元文化魅力吧!
Xiaopo(小坡) mainly refers to the area along the north bank of the Singapore River, specifically around today’s North Bridge Road. It was the second major Chinese settlement established after Singapore’s founding. Although it was primarily a Chinese enclave, Xiaopo(小坡) developed a rich and diverse cultural heritage.
Here you’ll find prestigious educational institutions, numerous art venues, and vibrant places of worship including the Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple, Sri Krishnan Temple, Maghain Aboth Synagogue, as well as Catholic and Christian churches. This area is a typical historic and cultural heritage district of Singapore.
Join Xiangxue Guided Tours to explore and experience the multicultural charm of Xiaopo(小坡) !
3.遗产与英雄:福康宁山历史文化与香料作物之旅 Heritage & Heroes: A Journey through the History, Culture, and Spice Plants of Fort Canning Hill
福康宁山承载了新加坡700年的历史。它曾是新加坡拉王国王宫所在地,当时被称之为“禁山”。莱佛士登陆新加坡,莱佛士不仅在上面建造了自己的房子,也在福康宁山开辟了第一植物园,在那里试验种植香料作物。随之它又成了政府山,之后又被称之为升旗山。日本侵略新加坡,白思华在福康宁城堡的battlabox作出投降的决定。新加坡独立后,福康宁山逐渐从军事禁区转变为娱乐休闲的公园。如今,它已经成为花园城市的一片绿肺,吸引着海内外游客。
福康宁山的历史,也是一部新加坡历史文化遗产与英雄故事的交响曲。跟随向学导览的步伐,让我们一起去追寻那些波澜壮阔的历史画面!
Fort Canning Hill carries with it 700 years of Singapore’s rich history. Once the site of the royal palace of the ancient Kingdom of Singapura, it was known as the “Forbidden Hill” (translated from the Malay name Bukit Larangan). When Sir Stamford Raffles landed in Singapore, he built his residence on the hill and established Singapore’s first botanical garden there, experimenting with the cultivation of spice crops.
Over time, the hill became known as Government Hill, and later, Flagstaff Hill. During the Japanese invasion, it was at the Battlebox within Fort Canning that British General Percival made the fateful decision to surrender. After Singapore’s independence, Fort Canning gradually transformed from a military zone into a public park for leisure and recreation. Today, it stands as a green lung in the heart of the Garden City, drawing both local and international visitors.
The story of Fort Canning Hill is a symphony of Singapore’s cultural heritage and heroic past. Join Xiangxue Guided Tours as we journey through the dramatic and defining moments of history on this iconic hill!
4.如切多元文化美食之旅 Joo Chiat Cultural Heritage Culinary Tour
加东如切是土生华人和欧亚裔聚居区,因此在这一带的房屋建筑富含了不同的文化特色。如今的加东如切,是新加坡的首个文化城镇(Heritage Town)。在这里,云集了新加坡的土生文化,不仅可以感受各个族群的文化遗产,还能品尝到各个族群的一流美味。跟随向学导览的步伐,一起感受土生文化的魅力、品味舌尖的诱惑!
Katong–Joo Chiat is a neighborhood historically home to the Peranakan and Eurasian communities, and as a result, its architecture reflects a rich blend of cultural influences. Today, Katong–Joo Chiat is recognized as Singapore’s very first Heritage Town.
Here, the vibrant Peranakan culture takes center stage. Visitors can not only experience the cultural heritage of various ethnic groups, but also savor a wide array of top-notch culinary delights from different communities.
Join Xiangxue Guided Tours as we explore the charm of Peranakan heritage and indulge in the irresistible flavors that make this area a feast for the senses!