The virtual tour photography was taken in high resolution that allows you to take a closer look at the details. Stay tuned to our Facebook page, Instagram for the latest updates. The interior of the Chinatown Heritage Centre features dim lighting to simulate lighting conditions of the past, but that authenticity makes it difficult to capture everything in a single image. The small details reveal the life and stories of our pioneers. Imagine how exciting it would be for a class of young learners to tour through a heritage virtual tour as their teacher describes and educates. If you are on a mobile device, tap the screen with two fingers and pinch them inwards or outwards. Every detail tells a story. The new Chinatown Heritage Centre was reopened in January 2016. Until then, explore the pre-renovated centre through our Virtual Tour. In this heritage virtual tour, easily navigate around by clicking and dragging the mouse, or—if using mobile—turning and tilting the screen. Although some of the old exhibits are now gone or rearranged, we have documented everything and preserved it digitally. This virtual reality tour gives you a sense of actually being there. We came across it by chance but really glad we did. CHILD: S$14.00 (FOR AGES 7 TO 12) Prices are inclusive of 7% GST 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.
That way, during the post-processing stage, digital imaging techniques can recover missing details and balance out the lighting. This temporary closure is in line with the latest MOH advisory on stricter safe distancing measures to prevent further spread of Covid-19. ADULT: S$18.00. Take your time to admire the exhibits. 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. The Chinatown Heritage Centre is the only place in Singapore with accurate depictions of the original interiors of shop houses in the 1950s. Let visitors learn about history and culture as they take an online virtual tour through heritage centres or sites. First opened in 2002, the original Chinatown Heritage Centre underwent a renovation in October 2014.
Click on the icon to take a closer look at the photograph. 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. A comprehensive audio guide took you round and through the history of the Chinese community in Singapore. See all 19 Chinatown Heritage Centre tickets and tours on Tripadvisor In this HD virtual tour, the photographs were taken in high resolution.
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Your health and safety is our top priority.Chinatown Heritage Centre will be closed from tonight Friday 27 March 2020 until further notice. A camera icon indicates a pop-up image. You can see everything, including the ceiling and the floor. To view another area, click or tap on the panoramas located to the left of the screen. As technology progresses, virtual tours will become a powerful education tool for teachers. Chinatown Heritage Centre can be crowded, so we recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot. Our pioneers came from various parts of China, bringing with them their own dialects and cultures and adding to the rich culture of Singapore. Examine the extraordinary detail by zooming in or out. 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. We loved it!Housed in a restored shop house, which adds to the overall experience. 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.
If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. On a desktop, simply use the + or – icon located at the bottom of the screen.
Absolutely fascinating! No matter where a school is located, popular historical sites will be accessible through a virtual field-trip.
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. 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. Stay Home, Stay Safe and Stay Strong!
It is our goal to ensure the very The Old Chinatown Centre before its 2016 rejuvenation The Chinatown Heritage Centre in Singapore is a pathway for modern Singaporeans looking to retrace the steps of their country’s earliest pioneers, who left China in the wake of famine, floods and unrest to find a better life. Chinatown Heritage Centre will be closed from tonight Friday 27 March 2020 until further notice. 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. Pick up a Multimedia Guide with your admission ticket. Experience the stories of Chinatown as they come to life in the CHC. The tiny ‘eight by eight’ living quarters contained minimal furnishings, and the surroundings illustrated the struggle and sacrifice of our early settlers. Feel free to take a 360 degree online tour of the old Chinatown Heritage Centre.