Since its release, the movie Crazy Rich Asians has received a lot of attention and support from the audience because this is the first Hollywood movie with an all-Asian cast (since the movie The Joy Luck Club in 1993). The main setting of the movie is mainly in Singapore, however, if you pay attention, you will see that the filming locations of Crazy Rich Asians stretch from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Penang and even the remote islands of Malaysia. Below are 9 filming locations of Crazy Rich Asians that you can absolutely visit in real life.
1. Newton Food Center, Singapore
Newton Food Centre was Nick and Rachel's first stop in Singapore.
Newton Food Centre was Nick and Rachel’s first stop on their Singapore trip. With nearly 100 stalls selling a wide variety of food, it is the perfect place for visitors to explore Singaporean cuisine in particular and Asian cuisine in general.
The exterior of Newton Food Centre - a great place for hawker food
Some of the must-try dishes at Newton Food Centre include TKR satay (chicken, lamb or pork), chilli crab from Alliance Seafood, duck noodles from Kwee Heng or fried oyster omelette from Hup Kee.
Delicious food on sale at Newton Food Centre
2. Raffles Hotel, Singapore
Raffles Hotel is where Nick and Rachel stay in Crazy Rich Asians
Raffles Hotel is one of Singapore's most iconic hotels, so it's no surprise that Nick and Rachel stayed in it in Crazy Rich Asians. The hotel is currently closed for maintenance and is expected to reopen in 2019.
Palm courtyard inside Raffles Hotel
Don't forget to stop by Long Bar – the birthplace of the Singapore Sling – to sample this famous gin-based cocktail, and remember to stroll through the hotel lobby to enjoy a cup of hot tea there.
Long Bar Raffles Hotel - the birthplace of the famous cocktail Singapore Sling
3. CHIJMES Hall, Singapore
CHIJMES Hall was once a monastery, later to which a small Gothic church was added.
If you wander past CHIJMES Hall on the weekend, you might catch a wedding being held in this 19th-century chapel. It’s also close to the Raffles Hotel, so you can combine the two.
CHIJMES Hall is a famous wedding venue in Singapore
With a stunning and unexpected water effect, Khoo-Lee's wedding transformed this Singaporean venue into a stunning indoor fountain.
The magnificent interior of CHIJMES Hall
4. Supertree Grove, Singapore
Supertree Grove in particular and Gardens by the Bay in general are the pride of the people of the Lion Island.
This is where the party of the century in the movie was held and is also the pride of the people of the Lion Island. The impressive highlight here is the towering supertrees, some of which are up to 16 stories high, with the function of collecting solar energy and emitting light at night. You can enter here for free, however, if you want to visit the Supertree Grove from above, you need to buy a ticket for 6 SGD.
Supertree Groove is a very attractive tourist attraction.
5. Langkawi Island, Malaysia
Langkawi Island is where Colin and Nick escaped to in the movie Crazy Rich Asians.
In the movie, Colin and Nick escaped to a place called Rawa Island, which in real life is actually Langkawi – an archipelago located on the west coast of Malaysia, 1 hour flight from the capital Kuala Lumpur. Langkawi consists of 99 islands, also known as Eagle Island because the word “Lang” in Malay comes from the word Helang, which means eagle.
Langkawi Island is one of the familiar names of Malaysian tourism.
Some famous places here include Langkawi Sky Bridge, Kilim Karst Eco Park, Kota Mahsuri or Pantai Cenang Beach.
Sky Bridge in Langkawi is a very "Instagrammable" place for those who want to "check in and live virtually".
6. Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, Malaysia
Four Seasons Resort Langkawi features large villas with the best service quality in Malaysia.
If you are wondering where Araminta’s party took place, the answer is Four Seasons Resort Langkawi. The highlight of this resort is its location on Langkawi Island – which is said to be as beautiful as Bali and Phuket.
Four Seasons Resort Langkawi is surrounded by landscaped gardens and lush forests.
With ocean-view villas featuring spa rooms and private swimming pools, Four Seasons Resort Langkawi is a place that can captivate even the most discerning traveler.
The highlight of the Four Seasons Resort is the green palm leaf printed wall, wooden furniture and chandeliers that are modernized from classic lantern images.
7. Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, Malaysia
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion is where Rachel and Eleanor's climactic mahjong scene takes place.
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, also known as the Blue Mansion, was once the home of a Chinese businessman in the 20th century. It is now a hotel in Penang that organizes daily tours.
Blue is the main color of the mansion, just like its common name - Blue Mansion
If you only look through the screen, you will not be able to see and fully immerse yourself in the green color of this mansion, however, you can completely recognize the interior that appeared in the climax mahjong scene between Rachel and Eleanor - Nick's mother.
A small corner inside Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
8. Bukit Pasoh Road, Singapore
The signature pastel colors of Bukit Pasoh Road
Singapore's pastel-colored houses are an integral part of Peranakan Chinese architecture. They appear in the scene where Rachel and Peik Lin are chatting in Singapore's Chinatown.
Bukit Pasoh Road is where the scene where Rachel and Peik Lin talk to each other was filmed.
One of the highlights of this area is the Chinatown Heritage Centre – which tells the historical stories of immigrants.
Chinatown Heritage Centre - one of the most popular tourist destinations on Bukit Pasoh Road
9. Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Marina Bay Sands tower lights up at night
Finally, we cannot fail to mention the famous Marina Bay Sands towers of Singapore. If you want to experience the world's largest infinity pool here, you need to book an overnight stay at this hotel, but if you do not have the opportunity to stay here, you can still enjoy the magnificent picture of Singapore from the 57th floor observation deck. The beautiful view here alone can make you want to stay forever in this beautiful Lion Island.
















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