Sago Street

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Sago Street

Sago Street

This area was infamous for its "death houses", where the sick were left to die. These "death houses" are a thing of the past and Sago Street is now lined by shops selling Chinese pottery, Chinese cakes and pastries, and barbequed sweet meats (try some, they are really delicious!)

Walk to the end of Sago Street and you will arrive at Chinatown Complex. On the ground floor, there is a labyrinth of shops selling all and sundry. The most interesting part of the complex is the wet market, located at its basement. The Chinese are reputed to eat everything from hoof to tail, and there's no better place to witness this than a market in the heart of Chinatown!

You will be greeted by the sight of turtles, eels, pig trotters, live frogs being skinned and a fascinating array of fresh meat and seafood. Colourful tropical fruits and vegetables are abundant. There are also dry and preserved goods stalls selling a myriad of Chinese culinary needs from sharks' fin to century eggs. The market is busiest and at its best in the morning. Watch your step as the floor will be wet and slippery.


Sago Street is easily accessible via MRT. Some of the closer stations are Tanjong Pagar or Outram Park.

http://www.the-inncrowd.com/chinatownwalkprint.htm




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