Sentosa |
Sentosa is a popular island resort in Singapore, visited by some five million people a year. Attractions include :
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Siloso Beach (for the young and restless), Palawan Beach ( for fun
sports and activities) and Tanjjong Beach for their unbeatable ambience
& tranquility.
- Underwater World and Dolphin Lagoon
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Fort Siloso, built in the 1880s and served as the last bastion of the
British forces during the Japanese invasion of Singapore.
- Imbiah Lookout, a cluster of new and exciting attractions that will appeal to all.
- Cable car of a a 1.6km ride to and from Sentosa, offering expansive views of lush greenery and stunning coastal sights.
- Merlion, standing at 37 metres high, this half-lion & half-fish
creature rewards you with a 360° view of Sentosa and Singapore's
southern shores.
- Sentosa 4D Magix, a state-of-the-art theatre offers you a whole new generation of movie magic.
- Sentosa Cineblast, Asia’s first and only experiential cinema ride!
- Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom
- MegaZip Adventure Park, one of the longest and steepest zip wires in
Asia with a free-fall parachute simulator or descender and a
challenging climbing wall. In early 2010, it will welcome Resorts World at Sentosa, a new mega integrated resort with casino, hotel and Universal Studio. |
Singapore Zoo |
| Set in a rainforest environment occupying 28 hectares of area,
Singapore Zoo’s world famous ‘open concept’ offers the opportunity to
experience and be inspired by the wonders of nature. The Singapore Zoo
has earned a number of prestigious awards since its opening in 1973. In
2008, it was awarded a Michelin 3-star rating. The animals live in
beautiful, spacious landscaped enclosures, which are separated by deep
moats to keep visitors safe. There are 315 species in the zoo, with
2530 specimens at last count. 16% of the animals living in the zoo are
threatened species. The zoo is open from 8:30am to 6:00pm daily.
Tickets are S$18.00 for adults and S$9.00 for kids between the ages of
3 to 12 years old. Tram tickets can also be purchased at S$5.00 for
adults and S$2.50 for children. The tram ride covers 2.2km. There is no
limit to the number of rides within the park. |
Night Safari Zoo
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| Unlike traditional nocturnal houses, which reverse the day-night cycle
of animals so they will be active by day, the Night Safari is an entire
open-air zoo set in a humid tropical forest that is only open at night.
It is divided into eight geographical zones, which can be explored
either on foot via three walking trails, or by tram. Cultural
performances are a regular feature at the safari, and include tribal
dances, blowpipe demonstrations and fire eating displays. There are a
number of food and beverage outlets in the Night Safari which include
Ulu Ulu Safari Restaurant, Bongo Burgers, and Ben & Jerry's Scoop
Shop. Visitors can also experience dining on the move with the Cocktail
Safari Express and Gourmet Safari Express |
Orchard Road Shopping |
Orchard Road is a road in Singapore that is the retail and
entertainment hub of the city-state. It is regularly frequented by the
local population as well as being a major tourist attraction. Often the
surrounding area is known simply as Orchard.
Flanked by
pedestrian malls, including several underground malls, you will find
some of the biggest shopping centres in Singapore such as (from west to
east) Tangs, The Forum Shopping Mall, Heeren, Wheelock Place, Shaw
Centre, Lucky Plaza, Wisma Atria, Ngee Ann City (a Takashimaya branch),
The Paragon, Centrepoint Shopping Centre and Plaza Singapura. This
place is good for shopping with a wide selections of goods from branded
clothes to different electronic gadgets. There are a number of upmarket
restaurants, coffee chains, cafes, nightclubs and hotels. It is also
the site of the official residence of the President of Singapore, the
Istana. |
Singapore Flyer & Marina Area |
The Singapore Flyer is currently the tallest Ferris wheel in the
world. Described by its operators as an observation wheel[1], it
reaches 42 stories high, with a total height of 165 m (541 ft), and is
5 m (16 ft) taller than the Star of Nanchang and 30 m (98 ft) taller
than the London Eye. Located in Singapore, on the southeast tip of the
Marina Centre reclaimed land, it comprises a 150 m (492 ft) diameter
wheel, built over a three-story terminal building which houses shops,
bars and restaurants, and offers broad views of the city centre and
beyond to about 45 km (28 mi), including the Indonesian islands of
Batam and Bintan, as well as Johor, Malaysia. Each of the 28
air-conditioned capsules is capable of holding 28 passengers, and a
complete rotation of the wheel takes approximately 30 minutes.
With
several 5-star hotels in the vicinity, Suntec City Mall is a shopping
centre in Singapore, located within the Marina Centre, a subzone of the
Marina Area. The infamous Fountain of Wealth is located at Suntec.
Opened in 1995 together with initial phases of the Suntec City
development, it was the largest shopping centre in Singapore with
888,000 square feet (82,500 m2) of retail space until the opening of
VivoCity in 2006. |
Chinatown |
| Singapore's Chinatown is an ethnic neighbourhood featuring distinctly
Chinese cultural elements and a historically concentrated ethnic
Chinese population. Singapore's Chinatown evolved around 1821 when the
first Chinese junk arrived from Xiamen, Fujian province in China. The
passengers, all men, set up home around the south of the Singapore
River which is known today as Telok Ayer. Chinatown’s local name - Niu
Che Shui (Bullock Cart Water) arose from the fact each household at
that time had to collect fresh water from the wells in Ann Siang Hill
and Spring Street, using bullock-drawn carts. Not all parts of
Chinatown are Chinese though. The Al Abrar Mosque along Telok Ayer
Street, and the Jamae Mosque and Sri Mariamman Temple along South
Bridge Road lay witness to the harmonious racial and religious
atmosphere in Singapore. |
Little India |
| Little India is the focal point of Singapore's Indian community. Its
spice-scented streets beckon you to a cornucopia of ethnic jewellery,
jasmine garlands and silk saris. From the large Tekka Centre and Little
India Arcade to the small provision shops, Little India is packed with
interesting things to discover. During Deepavali (usually between
Oct/Nov), the Indian Festival of Lights, Little India is transformed
into a fairyland of gaily decorated, brightly lit streets bustling with
shoppers. Witness also the faith of devotees during the colourful and
ritualistic Thaipusam in Jan/Feb each year. |
Singapore Top Visit Places and Attractions
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