Distinctive Straits Chinese and rococo architecture, featuring QiLin or Chinese unicorns, green dragons, bat motifs and floral designs
Joo Chiat, Singapore's first heritage town, has its beginnings in the early 19th century, with coconut plantations dotting the landscape. Many communities subsequently made their home in the area, resulting in a multicultural and varied neighborhood, with an eclectic mix of businesses & bars.
Size: 3712px × 5568px
Location: Singapore
Photo credit: © positivesoundvision / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
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