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HIGHLIGHTS OF SINGAPORE’S WIDE VARIETY OF
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There
is a wide selection of attractions and public places
of interest to keep delegates, spouses and accompanying
persons occupied throughout their stay in Singapore.
From theme attractions to offshore islands, landmarks,
museums and places of worship, Singapore is a destination
that cannot wait to be discovered! |
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Local Sightseeing Tours |
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COLONIAL ERA
A
trip that starts with the National Museum. Next
comes the legendary Raffles Hotel that has been
restored to its original splendour. For a
glimpse of yesteryears, enjoy an authentic
bum-boat river cruise down the Singapore River.
FOUNDING FOOTSTEPS OF RAFFLES
A
bumboat ride from Clarke Quay allows you to view
the historical sites set against the towering
skyline. Other places of interest include the
Goddess of Mercy-Kuan Yin Temple, National
Museum and Raffles Hotel.
ETHNIC FLAVOURS
A trip that allows you to sample a wide variety
of delicious local fare. Places visited include
Little India with its authentic local Indian
cuisine; Geylang Serai known for its Malay
cuisine; and Katong for its Peranakan lifestyle.
Your final stop will be Chinatown.
FENG SHUI – A MYTH UNFOLD
The tour kicks off with a visit to a Feng Shui
Gallery where you will be able to see
interesting Feng Shui artifacts and tools. A
visit to the historical sites of Singapore will
highlight the various aspects of Geomancy.
CITY
TOUR
Visit the “colonial heart” for a view of Padang,
Cricket Club, Parliament House, Supreme Court
and City Hall. The coach will pass by the
panoramic Mount Faber, the historical Chinatown,
National Orchid Garden before the final stop at
Little India.
SINGAPORE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS
The Zoo houses 1600 animals of which many are
endangered species. Take a tram ride around the
Zoological Gardens to enjoy a rare “open
concept” zoo with lush landscape gardens. You’ll
also have a chance to enjoy breakfast with Orang
Utans.
JURONG BIRD PARK & MING VILLAGE
Jurong Bird Park is home to over 8,000 birds
from more than 600 species. Take a ride on the
air-conditioned Panorail for a panoramic view of
the park. You’ll enjoy the spectacular Penguin
Exhibit and the All-Star Bird Show. Ming Village
offers some of the finest replicas of the Sung,
Yuan, Ming and Qin dynasties.
SENTOSA UNDERWATER WORLD TOUR
A trip that allows you to sample a wide variety
of delicious local fare. Places visited include
Little India with its authentic local Indian
cuisine; Geylang Serai known for its Malay
cuisine; and Katong for its Peranakan lifestyle.
Your final stop will be Chinatown.Mercy-Kuan Yin Temple, National
Museum and Raffles Hotel.
NIGHT SAFARI
Have a close encounter with 1200 nocturnal
animals. The World’s First Night Safari covers
40 hectares of secondary jungle. A tram ride is
the easiest way to get around. You can also
stroll around to see the animals up close.
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| Ethnic
Districts |
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Chinatown
No
visit to Singapore would be complete without a
visit to Chinatown – the original site where
Chinese immigrants lived, worked and played. Chinatown
is where you can visit a wet market and see housewives
haggling for the best fresh produce available
or experience a Chinese tea appreciation session
with an opera performance. Shop for Chinese antiquities
or buy Tiger Balm (medicated ointment) and marvel
at the array of Chinese herbs on sale. Visit the
famous Chinese temples there or experience a prayer
session in progress at the Sri Mariamman Temple,
right in the heart of Chinatown.
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Little
India
Senses
come alive in this “colourful”
ethnic area, originally marshland and grazing
fields for cattle. A walk through Little India
Arcade and then along Campbell Lane will make
you feel you are in India. Watch the intricate
weaving of jasmine garlands using banana tree
fibre, pick up packet of curry powder or spices,
let a parakeet bird tell your fortune or settle
down for an Indian vegetarian snack at a modern
fast food Indian restaurant – Komalas.
For the more adventurous, eat a South Indian
rice meal with your finger fingers off a banana
leaf at Apollo Banana Leaf Restaurant or Muthu’s
Curry Restaurant along Race Course Road |
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Arab
Street / Kampong Glam
Embroidered
materials, semi-precious stones, basketware, accessories
for a pilgrimage, natural oils and perfumes abound
in Arab Street / Kampong Glam, which got its name
from the Glam trees that once grew there. Medicinal
oil was extracted from the tree and its bark used
by the Buginese and Malays to caulk their boats.
A visit to the Sultan Mosque, the most prominent
mosque in the city, is a must. |
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| Gourmet
Paradise |
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Talking
about food, Singapore is indeed a gourmet paradise.
Being a multi-racial society, Singapore offers a
wide array of choices for a delightful gastronomical
experience. Speaking of good food, Chinese food
comes in eight regional styles … Indian food
ranges from the mild and subtle North Indian to
the fiery South Indian styles ... Malay delicacies
... three spicy varieties of Indonesian food ...
Singapore's homegrown Nonya cooking - a combination
of Chinese and Malay styles ... plus Japanese, Korean,
Taiwanese and Thai food - they can all be had in
Singapore!
As
for western cuisine, you'll find places serving
English, French, American, German, Swiss, Spanish,
Mexican, Italian and even Russian food. Do not miss
Singapore’s famed Chilli Crab and Hainanese
Chicken Rice, Fried Kway Teow (flat rice noodles
fried with black soya sauce) and Nasi Padang (rice
with various Malay dishes). Of course, if you want
to know where the best food is, follow your nose.
Don’t be afraid to explore and go where the
average Singaporean goes, especially eating at the
local food centres. Good food in Singapore need
not be expensive! |
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| Bargain
Galore |
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Singapore
is one place where you can literally “shop
till you drop!” Really, the bargains that
you get, the variety and quality of merchandise
will leave you spoilt for choice. No one who has
been to Singapore will forget the Orchard Road shopping
experience. The department stores, shopping malls
and exclusive boutiques offer a range of products
of international quality. Most malls are interlinked
and you can shop in air-conditioned comfort, and
not be bothered by tropical showers. If you are
adventurous, hop onto an MRT train that takes you
to the heartlands, where suburban malls offer equally
good quality products at even better prices. |
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| Arts
City |
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Singapore
is also a City for the Arts. We have a burgeoning
arts scene and there are drama, music and dance
performances all year round at various locations,
culminating in the Singapore Arts Festival in June.
Worldclass acts like the WOMAD (World of Music,
Art and Dance) have kept its audiences on their
toes while the Comedy Festival has sent everyone
home in stitches. The high quality of these international
performances means that tickets are taken up fast
and furious, so do remember to make advance bookings. |
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| Cruising |
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For
a holiday with a touch of luxury, try cruising.
Singapore is the cruise hub in the Asia-Pacific.
Choose from a diverse selection of cruise operators,
both local and international, offering luxury cruise
of discovery to nearby tropical destinations like
the Malaysian resort islands of Tioman, Penang and
Langkawi. Head off to the nearby Indonesian islands
of Batam and Bintan and lie on idyllic beaches and
dine on delicious seafood. Exotic destinations like
Phuket and Malacca are also a short sail away. |
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