Hello Friend As the majority of the shops are owned by the Chinese, it is most likely that the shops at Chinatown will be closed during the lunar new year. Advised not to visit Chinatown during the new year. At other times of the year the place is crowded during the evenings on Friday, Sat and Sun. However the Chinatown in Singapore is open on New Year's eve and closed during the lunar new year for a week.

Hi there sorry i hv just accessed my email...really no idea abt that as i was also a tourist....anyway thks for asking n hapi new yr to u ..