PLACES THAT ARE STILL OPEN FOR BUSINESS DURING CHINESE NEW YEAR

Ever wondered which places are still open during Chinese New Year? In a place populated mostly by Chinese people (we’re including both the local born and the China-born ones for simplicity’s sake), life during Chinese New Year every year seems to come to a complete standstill.

So for the benefit of those of us who don’t have red packets to receive and lots of visiting relatives to entertain, here’s a list of places that are still open during the CNY period.

Jurong Bird Park
2 Jurong Hill, 628925
Open every day of the year from 8.30am to 6pm.

Singapore Zoo
80 Mandai Lake Rd, 729826
Open every day of the year from 8.30am to 6pm

Universal Studios Singapore
8 Sentosa Gateway, 098269
Open every day, 10am to 8pm.

Casino at Resorts World Sentosa
39 Artillery Avenue, Sentosa Island 098269
Open every day, 24 hours

Asian Civilisations Museum
1 Empress Place, 179555
Open daily, 10am to 7pm daily, 10am to 9pm on Fridays.

Let’s not forget this last gem.

McDonald’s
Everywhere, Open 24 hours all days, everyday.