Boat Quay
Appearance
Boat Quay is a historical quay in Singapore which is situated upstream from the mouth of the Singapore River. It was the busiest part of the old Port of Singapore, handling three quarters of all shipping business during the 1860s. Because the south bank of the river here resembles the belly of a carp, which according to Chinese belief is where wealth and prosperity lay, many shophouses were built, crowded into the area. Though seving aquatic trade no longer Boat Quay's primary role, the shophouses on it have been carefully conserved and now house various bars, pubs and restaurants.