Chinatown & Tanjong Pagar

About District 02 – Chinatown & Tanjong Pagar

Chinatown is the soul of Singapore's Chinese immigrant history. Walk through Pagoda Street or Trengganu Street and you'll see the ornate shophouses that early Hokkien, Teochew, and Cantonese settlers called home. The area was crowded and chaotic for most of the 20th century until the government's conservation efforts in the 1980s gave it a second life. Tanjong Pagar, once a major port area, has quietly evolved into one of the hottest dining and nightlife districts. Duxton Hill and Keong Saik Road went from red-light district to some of the most Instagrammable streets in Singapore. With the upcoming Greater Southern Waterfront development, this district is sitting on massive long-term potential. Expect prices to only go one way.

Buying a New Launch in District 02

There are currently 2 new launch condos in District 02 (Chinatown & Tanjong Pagar). Entry prices start from $2,640 psf. Available projects include Newport Residences, TMW Maxwell.

The district offers a mix of tenure types — 1 freehold and 1 leasehold development, giving buyers flexibility depending on their investment horizon and budget.

Residents in District 02 are well-served by public transport, with 5 MRT stations nearby, including Tanjong Pagar, Maxwell, Outram Park. The area is also accessible via Cantonment and Chinatown stations.

For families, District 02 has 2 primary schools within 2km of the area, including Cantonment Primary School, CHIJ (Kellock). Living within 1km of a primary school gives priority during Phase 2B and 2C registration.