Singapore Top Visit Places and AttractionsSingapore Top Places of Visit & Attractions
Sentosa |
Sentosa is a popular island resort in Singapore, visited by some five million people a year. Attractions include : 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. |
