When you hear “overtourism”, perhaps Kyoto, Japan, comes to mind.
But for Stomper JX, the problem is closer to home.
Joo Chiat has seemingly become the Kyoto of Singapore.
“So many tourists at Koon Seng Road from mainland China,” said the Stomper, who shared photos of coachloads of sightseers crowding the walkways beside the iconic brightly-coloured Peranakan shophouses in the neighbourhood.
“Koon Seng Road is a trunk road and it’s busy. It is very often that tour buses will just stop by the side of the street and let off a large number of tourists. You have people spilling out onto the road taking pictures.
“So much honking and road noise. Singapore car drivers have no patience and will honk like they are back in 1980s.”
