Black Swan

Chinatown & the CBD


Was that Rita Hayworth? This art deco marvel is set inside a 1930s bank building. Hit the bustling ground-floor bar for happy-hour oysters (S$2) served with draught beers, house pours and wines (S$9) from 5pm to 8pm weekdays.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Chinatown & the CBD attractions

1. Wak Hai Cheng Bio Temple

0.13 MILES

The name of this Taoist temple translates as Calm Sea Temple, which serves as a reminder that this area was once lapped by waves. Upon reaching dry land,…

2. Raffles Place

0.15 MILES

Raffles Place is a small patch of green in the heart of downtown Singapore's financial district, completely swamped by office workers during weekday lunch…

4. Bird

0.22 MILES

A voluptuous bronze sculpture by Colombian figurative artist Fernando Botero.

5. Large Reclining Figure

0.23 MILES

Seemingly rising out of the water, this is one of artist Henry Moore's largest commissions.

6. Thian Hock Keng Temple

0.24 MILES

Surprisingly, Chinatown’s oldest and most important Hokkien temple is often a haven of tranquillity. Built between 1839 and 1842, it’s a beautiful place,…

7. Singapore Musical Box Museum

0.24 MILES

Walk through music history and be captivated by the exquisite melodies of these antique music boxes, some more than 200 years old. Peer into the inner…

8. Thian Hock Keng Mural

0.25 MILES

Spanning 44m, this mural, painted by Singaporean artist Yip Yew Chong (accountant by weekday, artist by weekend), tells the story of Singapore's early…