One of several clan jetties on Weld Quay, Chew Jetty is the best known and the favorite of tourists. Weld Quay was laid out during a reclamation project
between 1883 and 1889 to provide more land for harbour activities. Prior to the land reclamation, the sea had reached right up to Beach Street. Chinese
laborers working at the harbour built clan-based seaside settlements at the southern section of Weld Quay which are now known as the Clan Jetties.