Area
Kreta Ayer
The heart of Chinatown, Kreta Ayer is home to the bustling Chinatown Street Market, traditional shophouses, and cultural landmarks like the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple. The area comes alive during festive seasons with street markets and decorations.
Heritage Significance
Kreta Ayer, meaning 'water cart' in Malay, was named after the ox-drawn carts that supplied water to the area. It is the traditional core of Singapore's Chinatown and home to the Chinatown Conservation Area.
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