Crazy Rich Asians is a 2013 best selling novel by Kevin Kwan. It was followed by two sequels, China Rich Girlfriend in 2015 and Rich People Problems in 2017. A film adaptation of Crazy Rich Asians was released just this August 2018.
“Nowhere in the world are there to be found people richer than the Chinese”
-Ibn Batuta
I never got the chance to read the book and a lot of my friends really enjoyed these trilogy. So out of curiosity, I watched the film and mannn, I loved it! Who wouldn’t want to be a crazy rich right? The setting of the film took place in Singapore, New York and Malaysia. Luckily, I already booked a flight to Singapore with my friends and I told myself “Why the hell not visit these places?”
Shooting Locations You Can Visit :
1. 📍Changi Airport
– The spot where Nick and Rachel land after their flight from NYC to Singapore. The airport has a garden of beautiful flowers, high-end shops, restaurants, arts-y things, a movie theater and even a swimming pool! It is also one of my favorite airports ever!
2. 📍Chijmes
– This is where Colin and Araminta’s wedding took place. Chijmes (pronounced as Chimes) was a Catholic convent in 1852 but now used as a shopping and diner center and the chapel serves as a function hall.
🚌 Aft Chijmes
(and there was another shooting!)
3.📍Bukit Pasoh Road
– Humpback Restaurant is one spot where Rachel and Peik Lin had a heart-to-heart conversation. Located in Singapore’s Chinatown, on Bukit Pasoh Road. The restaurant is a bit pricey but I enjoyed the view.
🚉 Outram Park MRT
4.📍Gohs’ Mansion
– This is where Peik Lin and her family was residing in Singapore. The mansion is actually a real property and currently on sale. Located at Cluny Park.
🚉 Botanic Gardens MRT
5.📍Newton Food Center
– Colin and Araminta brought Nick and Rachel to this famous Hawker Center. The newly renovated food center is home to a numerous hawker stalls offering seafood and local specialties.
🚉 Newton MRT
6.📍Gardens By The Bay
– The wedding reception of Colin and Araminta. The Supertree Grove is usually free to visit except for those who want to experience OCBC Skyway.
🚉 Bayfront MRT
7.📍Marina Bay Sands
– The ending scene where they celebrated the “off-the-market(hood)” of Nick and Rachel. The hotel holds the record for world’s highest and largest infinity pool. You can also book a ticket for the Marina Bay Observation Deck on the 57th floor.
🚉 Bayfront MRT
8.📍Sentosa Island
– This is where Collin’s bachelor party was (after they left that giant party boat) talking about life and marriage. There’s a lot to look forward to this island ~ beaches, hotels, spas, amusement parts, a water park, and aquarium.
🚉 Beach Stn.
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9.📍Ann Siang Hill
– The scene where Eleanor strolls while she’s on her way to meet Rachel at a Mahjong parlor. In real life, Ann Siang Hill is full of old and colorful houses that turned into restaurants and boutiques.
🚉 Chinatown MRT
10.📍Esplanade Park / Merlion Park
– The important conversation between Nick and Rachel happened in this park. This is where Nick first asked Rachel to marry him.
🚉 Esplanade MRT
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11.📍Raffles Hotel
– Rachel and Nick stayed in the beautiful Presidential Suite at the colonial-style Raffles Hotel and it’s actually under renovation right now, but will reopen in 2019.
🚉 City Hall MRT
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You don’t have to be crazy rich to experience all of these ! Personally, I like going to shooting locations because I get a sense of fulfillment as if I’m in that particular movie or series too. And did I mention that KLOOK offers a Crazy Rich Asian Tour for your barkada?! A 3-12 hours car charter of a vehicle you like, hotel pick-up, english speaking driver and many more! And please do tag me to all your Crazy Rich experiences!
Here’s the link offered by Klook!
BOOK ME A CRAZY RICH ASIAN TOUR!!!!!!!!
P.S. Special thanks to my friend, Anne Paurom, for taking my pics and putting up with my crazyyyyyyness!
Much Love,
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I find this quite interesting. I wonder if I could counter with a follow-up question?
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