This temporary closure is in line with the latest MOH advisory on stricter safe distancing measures to prevent further spread of Covid-19. In this HD virtual tour, the photographs were taken in high resolution. We had the best time here. Tour Singapore’s old Chinatown Heritage Centre in virtual reality with a VR headset.

On your smartphone, simply click on the goggle icon located at the bottom right of the screen, choose the appropriate VR mode for your headset, and you’re ready to begin your VR tour of the old Chinatown Heritage Centre. Feel free to take a 360 degree online tour of the old Chinatown Heritage Centre. Your health and safety is our top priority.Chinatown Heritage Centre will be closed from tonight Friday 27 March 2020 until further notice.

The virtual tour photography was taken in high resolution that allows you to take a closer look at the details. Until then, explore the pre-renovated centre through our Virtual Tour. Although some of the old exhibits are now gone or rearranged, we have documented everything and preserved it digitally. Just before it closed, Haroko Studio created a 360 degree virtual tour to document the old exhibits.

Chinatown Heritage Centre can be crowded, so we recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot.

Fascinating!

On a desktop, simply use the + or – icon located at the bottom of the screen. We came across it by chance but really glad we did. Chinatown Heritage Centre will be closed from tonight Friday 27 March 2020 until further notice. Our pioneers came from various parts of China, bringing with them their own dialects and cultures and adding to the rich culture of Singapore. Using HDR, we took multiple photos at various exposures, and later, in post-production, we corrected the colours of the images and balanced the highlights and shadows. These sites tell important stories from history, and a virtual tour lets anyone from anywhere experience these ancient stories being told. This virtual reality tour gives you a sense of actually being there. The bright outdoor lighting causes over-exposure and under-exposure. A comprehensive audio guide took you round and through the history of the Chinese community in Singapore. That way, during the post-processing stage, digital imaging techniques can recover missing details and balance out the lighting. We will also be bringing you uplifting stories of Chinatown’s heritage, people and history.Let's all do our part to help stop the spread of COVID-19. This is where HDR photography comes in, where multiple images are shot to capture a range of exposures. Stay tuned to our Facebook page, Instagram for the latest updates. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. Decades ago, it was a norm for a family of six or more to be living in a small cubicle and for many families to share a common cooking area and shower facilities. The tiny ‘eight by eight’ living quarters contained minimal furnishings, and the surroundings illustrated the struggle and sacrifice of our early settlers. With VR, the viewing experience will be even more immersive, and the young learners would feel like they are viewing the heritage sites or centres in person.

This is an outdoor and indoor shot of the Chinatown Heritage Centre. Although the Chinatown Heritage Centre is temporarily closed, you can explore its exhibits on its website.

To view another area, click or tap on the panoramas located to the left of the screen.

ADULT: S$18.00. While in Virtual Reality mode, navigate to another location by turning your head to align the cross icon with the arrow icon, and wait for a few seconds for the new location to load. Kuddos to all involved in this heritage center.Really interesting centre.

Absolutely fascinating!

In this heritage virtual tour, easily navigate around by clicking and dragging the mouse, or—if using mobile—turning and tilting the screen. This unique virtual experience will be a memorable one.

A gateway into Singapore’s yesteryears, the 1 Chinatown Heritage Centre makes the perfect starting point for your voyage of discovery.

Take your time to admire the exhibits. Admission Ticket including Multimedia Guide. Great staff- extremely helpful..The kids and I enjoyed the way each exhibit room weaved realistic stories which were fascinating and so brilliantly done! Chinatown Heritage Center, Singapore Chinatown Heritage Center focuses on exhibiting original interiors of Singapore’s Chinese town shophouse tenants in the 1950s and documenting the lives of Chinatown’s early residents. Displaying homes as Chinatown’s early residents experienced them. I took the guided tour with Guan (hope I spelled his name correctly).. his passion for culture and heritage is contagious and he adds a very personal touch to the already amazing museum experience. Pick up a Multimedia Guide with your admission ticket. Our customers often say that working with us is easy, and we want it that way! CHILD: S$14.00 (FOR AGES 7 TO 12) Prices are inclusive of 7% GST The new Chinatown Heritage Centre was reopened in January 2016.

If you are on a mobile device, tap the screen with two fingers and pinch them inwards or outwards. Learn about the lives of Chinatown’s inhabitants through the establishment’s six galleries of interactive exhibits, which include olfactory displays of opium and spices, immersive streetscapes and homages to its current notable residents. As technology progresses, virtual tours will become a powerful education tool for teachers. This temporary closure is in line with the latest MOH advisory on stricter safe distancing measures to prevent further spread of Covid-19.Stay tuned to our Facebook page, Instagram for the latest updates.

Stay Home, Stay Safe and Stay Strong!

Take care, stay safe and see you again in Chinatown!Keep in touch with us through our social media channels or email us at The Chinatown Heritage Centre is the gateway for all visitors to trace the footsteps of Singapore's early pioneers and discover the personal stories of people who made Chinatown their home.Located within three beautifully-restored shophouses on Pagoda Street, the Chinatown Heritage Centre is the only place in Singapore that has recreated the original interiors of its shophouse tenants in the 1950s, offering a rare glimpse into the lives of Chinatown's early residents.Truly a not-to-be-missed experience in Singapore.