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My Singapore in 4 Days Family ItineraryDay 1
Hour Where Recommended Visit Time
1. 09:00 Singapore Flyer 1 hour, 30 mins
2. 10:45 ArtScience Museum 2 hours
3. 14:30 Singapore Zoo 3 hours
4. 17:35 River Safari 1 hour, 30 mins
5. 19:10 Night Safari 2 hours
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Transportation: Bus 111, 106, or 133 from Raffles
Hotel to Temasek Ave. Free shuttle buses every
half-hour from St. Andrew's Cathedral 10am to
11pm. MRT
Web: http://www.singaporeflyer.com
Opening Hours: Ticket booths daily
8:00am-10:00pm; Daily 8:30am-10:30pm
Admission: Ticket booths at Promenade Foyer,
Level 1 and Coach Bay Area, level 1. Adults (13+_
S$33, children (3-12yrs) S$21, seniors S$24
(there are a number of tickets which combine a
meal or drink on your flight)
Phone Number: 65 6734-8829
Address: 30 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039803
09:00 Singapore Flyer Rating: Activity
Visit Time: 1 hour, 30 mins
This must-do attraction is a huge observation wheel where you can
get 360 views of the city and on a clear day see as far as Malaysia
and Indonesia. It is located in Marina Bay and is the largest
observation wheel in Asia. The wheel's highest point is 165 meters
above ground. There are 28 air-conditioned capsules which take 30
minutes to make a full revolution.
On ground level you can try out a flight simulator and enjoy a myriad
of dining options and attractions. At the base of the wheel in the
central atrium is Rainforest where you can follow the 5Discovery
paths which meander through lush vegetation complete with
waterfalls. The latest attraction at the base of the wheel is Journey of
which uses multimedia to highlight Singapore's history andDreams
learn about how the wheel works. You will learn about how the wheel
came about and how old Singapore became the modern phenomenon
that it is today.
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Web:
http://www.marinabaysands.com/museum.html
Opening Hours: 10am-7pm daily. Guided tours in
English Sat, Sun. One Thursday a month
7pm-10pm
Admission: All Access Tickets - S$28 adults, S$26
seniors (65+), children (2-12yrs) S$17, family
S$77 (2 adults, 2 children). Interactive digital guide
S$3 from Museum Box Office. Prices vary
according to exhibitions starting from S$5.
Phone Number: Ticket Hotline - 65 6688 8826
Address: 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singpaore
1.1 KM, 14 minutes by walking
10:45 ArtScience Museum Rating: Museums
Visit Time: 2 hours
At the base of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel is a structure resembling a
lotus flower or the welcoming hand of Singapore. Through the tip of
each "finger" natural light filters into the exhibition space of the
ArtScience Museum. The structure holds 21 galleries spread over
three floors with floor space of 4645m. This world-class exhibition
space hosts international temporary exhibitions in collaboration with
leading institutions like the Smithsonian and American Museum of
Natural History.
The museum fuses science and art and has a permanent exhibition
entitled "A Journey Through Creativity." The permanent exhibition is
presented in three galleries introduces us to art andCuriosity
science and how we define it; highlights the greatestInspiration
discoveries through the union of art and science using interactive
exhibits and is a multi-media gallery showing the ability ofExpression
humans to realize their ideas and change the world. Each gallery
displays artifacts related to art and science and how the meeting point
of these two fields is often the most exciting. Exhibits show how
creative minds like da Vinci's meld the disciplines of art and science
and how the resulting object transforms our world.
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Transportation: By MTRL to Ang Mo Kio or Choa
Chu Kang, then bus.
Web: http://www.zoo.com.sg/
Opening Hours: Daily 8.30pm-6pm; ticket counter
operates 8:30am-5:30pm. Rainforest Kidzworld -
9am-6pm, wet play area closes at 5:30pm.
Admission: S$28; children S$18 (3-12yrs). Park
Hopper Combo tickets available for 1, 2, 3 or 4 of
the Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, River Safari or
the Bird Park. S$50-S$103.
Address: 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore
729826 Phone Number: +65 6269 3411
22.8 KM, 105 minutes by transit
14:30 Singapore Zoo Rating: Zoo
Visit Time: 3 hours
Wildlife Reserves Singapore runs the Jurong Bird Park, Night Safari,
River Safari and the Zoo. You can get combo tickets to more than one
of these attractions. The Singapore zoo is a rainforest zoo and has
been chosen as Trip Advisor's Travelers' Choice and won the prize for
the best zoo in Asia. The zoo covers 28 hectares and is divided into
geographical zones in which the animal's natural habitat has been
recreated. Even the barriers between animals and the visitors have
been made to look like part of the scenery. 2,800 animals live in the
zoo and represent more than 300 species.
The zoo has been designed with many features that help the visitors
get as close to the animals as possible. There are elevated platforms
to see the giraffes, underwater galleries to watch otters, hippos and
crocs swimming and glass observatories to bring you as close as
possible to dangerous wild animals like the leopard. The aim is to
immerse the visitor in the animal's surroundings. Visitors to the zoo
can walk around or take a guided tram through the site. The animal
zones include the Tundra, Tree Top Trails and the Reptile Garden
among others.
In walk-though areas visitors can be in free-range of animals like
kangaroos, flying foxes and lemurs. The zoo offers a breakfast special
where you can eat breakfast in the trees with orangutans. The zoo's
kids' play area is called Rainforest Kidzworld. It consists of a dry and
wet play area as well as a place to ride ponies and pet animals. The
zoo presents several animal shows like the Elephants at Work Show
and Splash Safari Show. During the token feeding session people can
feed the elephants. Visitors can get their photo taken with the animals,
camp in the zoo or take a Wildlife Tour.
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Note: Minimum hight for Amazon River Quest
Rode 1.06m
Web: http://riversafari.com.sg
Opening Hours: 9:00am-6:00pm daily; ticket office
8:30am-5:30pm; Amazon River Quest last ticket
sale 3:30pm, first boat ride 10:00am, last boat ride
4:30pm; River Safari Cruise last ticket sale
5:00pm, last boat ride 5:30pm
Admission: General admission - S$25 adults,
S$16 children (3-12yrs), S$12 seniors. Amazon
River Quest Rider - S$5 adults, S$3 children;
River Safari Cruise boat ride - S$5 adults, S$3
children. (prices 5% cheaper when bought online)
Phone Number: 65 6269 3411
Address: 80 Mandai Lake Road, SIngapore
729826
0.3 KM, 4 minutes by walking
17:35 River Safari Rating: Zoo
Visit Time: 1 hour, 30 mins
The River Safari covers 12 hectares and is located between the
Singapore Zoo and Night Safari. It is a zoo and aquarium but with the
added attractions of having a river theme. In addition to the animals
you will see you can also take river cruises and enjoy theme park
rides.
The park recreates 10 different ecosystems centered on rivers. In the
you can see alligator snapping turtles and theMississippi River zone
Mississippi paddlefish. In the there are manyCongo River zone
colorful fish as well as Congo tetras, giant freshwater puffers and the
jewel cichlid fish. In the there are submerged ruinsNile River Zone
from ancient Egypt and fish like the African arowana, tigerfish and
African catfish. The is inspired by the templesGanges River zone
along the river in India and features exotic fish like the Indian gharial
and goonch catfish. The is a freshwater river and hereMekong River
you can see the Mekong giant catfish, giant freshwater stingrays and
on the shore crab-eating Macaque. The in China isYangtze River
recreated complete with the Chinese alligator and giant salamander.
One of the highlights is a where two Giant PandasGiant Panda Forest
from China live in a bio-dome together with several other unique
creatures like the rare red panda and golden pheasants.
Visitors can take a boat ride on the , or the Amazon River Quest River
; walk through the or see the Safari Cruise Squirrel Monkey Forest
in the world's biggest freshwater aquariumAmazon Flooded Forest
exhibit.
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Transportation: Ang Mo Kio MRT to bus no. 138
Web: http://www.zoo.com.sg
Opening Hours: Daily 7:30pm-midnight. Ticket
sales close at 11:00pm. Entrance Plaza,
restaurant, and fast-food outlet opens 5;30pm.
Creatures of the Night Show in amphitheatre -
7:30pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm, (and 10:30pm on Fri,
Sat and public holidays); Thumbuakar
Performance in entrance courtyard 6:45pm, 8pm,
9pm (and 10pm on Fri, Sat, public holidays)
Admission: Entrance and 1 round on the tram -
Adults S$39, children S$25 (12 and under). Tram
Safari S$10. Combos Park Hopper Tickets
available S$56-S$103 for 2, 3 or 4 parks - Night
Safari, River Safari, Singapore Zoo and Jurong
Bird Park.
Phone Number: 65 6269-3411
Address: 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore
729826
0.2 KM, 3 minutes by walking
19:10 Night Safari Rating: Zoo
Visit Time: 2 hours
Night Safari is a unique safari park which is only open at night (7:30pm
to midnight) and offers visitors the opportunity to experience the
animals at night. Unlike some zoos where night conditions are
recreated with lighting, here you can see the real animals in the real
night! They react and behave naturally as it is really night time.
Artificial lighting which resembles moonlight has been added at
strategic points so that you can get a good look at the creatures. The
park is one of several animal-related attractions run by the Wildlife
Reserves Singapore. It is not the same as the zoo which is nearby.
2,500 animals live here. Visitors can take a tram ride through the park
or walk along set trails. There are also restaurants and live shows.
At the site there is a 20 minute live presentation "Creatures of the
Night Show" which introduces visitors to the night life of animals.
Otters, binturongs, civets and more "perform" for audiences. There is
a fire eating show called "Thumuakar."
The newest attraction at the Night Safari is the Wallaby Trail focused
on the animals of the Australian outback. Other trails include the
Fishing Cat Trail which simulates a walk through the Singapore jungle
at night; Leopard Trail where you will see the big cats and East Lodge
Trail where animals from the savannah and tropics live. For a special
experience you can buy food and feed the wild animals. There are five
restaurants in the Night Safari for the humans!
The highlight of the Night Safari is a ride on the Tram Safari which
takes you through the park for 40 minutes, through 7 geological zones
to see the animals. On board there is Japanese and Mandarin
commentary.
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Day 2Hour Where Recommended Visit Time
1. 09:00 Singapore Discovery Centre 2 hours, 30 mins
2. 12:30 Jurong Bird Park 1 hour, 30 mins
3. 14:55 Chinese and Japanese Gardens 1 hour
4. 16:20 Science Centre Singapore 2 hours, 30 mins
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Web: http://www.sdc.com.sg
Opening Hours: Tue-Sun 9:00am-6:00pm
Phone Number: 65 67926188
Address: 510 Upper Jurong Road, Singapore
638365
09:00 Singapore Discovery Centre Rating: Museums
Visit Time: 2 hours, 30 mins
The aim of this center is to share the Singapore story and inspire
others to contribute to the city's future. It is located on the grounds of
the SAFTI Military Institute and the original intension was to create a
site which showcased the history of the Singapore Armed Forces.
However the idea soon developed into one which not only educated
about history but also entertained and inspired people to think about
the future. Today it is a blend of a museum, art gallery and science
center and extremely hands-on.
The boasts the latest technology in 4D simulation rides.XD theatre
The has a five storey high screen and a powerfuliWERKS Theatre
sound system. The lets you experienceCrossfire Paintball Arena
combat. In the virtual you can test your skills in aShooting Gallery
4-lane computerized shooting range simulation.
In the you can see what would happen if therecrisis simulation theatre
was a sudden disaster like a bomb blast in Raffles Place. Visitors are
surrounded by the action projected on multiple screens with surround
sound. Then in the you can save the city from aCrisis Timescope
bomb blast. is a 3 generation SAF game forBattlefield Commandrd
the public. In the you can follow the SAFArmy Museum of Singapore
from its inception to present day. The reveals theTotal Defense Wall
national survival strategy.
presents the history of Singapore with music andThe Gateway
multimedia. Through three video presentations the whole of
Singapore's amazing transformation from a simple village to a
dynamic metropolis is covered. Find out about future plans for the city
in the . In the Exhibit large boards present theDream Lab Build It!
many ways the city was built. is a presentation by aSO Singapore
singing and dancing Merlion (the national symbol of Singapore). It is a
short, up-beat and fun show.
In the exhibit you can play a computer game to seeSingapore Works
how Singapore is built. Try out the to seeOn Location Reporter
yourself on TV and what it would be like to report on a story unfolding
in Singapore. Finally in the you can createVisionarium Design Studio
your future Singapore. Then you can take a bus tour of the SAFTI
Military Institution around the large training ground.
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Transportation: Boon Lay MRT and transfer to bus
no. 194 or 251
Web: http://www.birdpark.com.sg
Opening Hours: Daily 8:30am-6:00pm. Birdz of
Play 8:30-6pm; wet-play area 11am-5:30pm
weekends only, 9am-5:30pm on school holidays
and public holidays
Admission: Adults S$25, children 3-12 S$16. Park
Hopper Ticket for Zoo, Night Safari, River Safari
and BirdPark: adults S$103, children S$65 (other
combo tickets available)
Phone Number: 65 6265-0022
Address: 2 Jurong Hill, Singapore 628925
4.8 KM, 58 minutes by transit
12:30 Jurong Bird Park Rating: Zoo
Visit Time: 1 hour, 30 mins
This outstanding bird park first spread its wings in 1971, it is Asia's
largest bird park and is spread over 20.2 hectare. The park is home to
5,000 birds representing 380 species. The park is dedicated to
conservation and the birds are well looked after and displayed in
recreated natural habitats. The various bird habitat areas include
South America, rainforests, grasslands and Africa.
The park offers an interactive experience so that visitors can get to
know the creatures. You can feed the birds, see bird shows and get
your photo taken with the feathered friends. The park has the world's
largest walk-in lory (parrot) flight aviary covering 3,000m and is 9
meters high. Visitors can feed the 15 different lory species. In the
Africa Waterfall Aviary you can see toucans, hornbills and other
African birds. Other popular exhibits include the Penguin Coast,
Dinosaur Descendants, Macaw Island and the Flamingo Lake. The
park also has the only Avian hospital in all of Asia and they undertake
breeding and research to help preserve and rescue the birds. The
latest addition to the park is Birdz of Play, a bird themed playground
with wet and dry zones.
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Transportation: Chinese Garden MRT
Opening Hours: Daily 6am-11pm Web:
http://www.jtc.gov.sg/RealEstateSolutions/Gardens-and-Parks/Pages/Chinese-Garden.aspx
Admission: S$4.5 adults, S$2 children under 12yrs
Phone Number: 65 264 3455
Address: 1 Chinese Garden Road, Singapore
619795
4.6 KM, 54 minutes by transit
14:55 Chinese and Japanese Gardens Rating:Parks &
Gardens
Visit Time: 1 hour
The Chinese and Japanese Gardens are joined by the Bridge of
Double Beauty, the Chinese side is grander and more sophisticated
and the Japanese Garden or simpler.Seiwaen
The Japanese Garden is based on the Middle Ages style Japanese
gardens from the Muromachi Period (1392-1568) to the Momoyama
Period (1568 1615). It incorporates Zen concepts and a sense of
peace and tranquility with minimalist and abstract designs. There are
genuine stone lanterns and rocks which were brought from Japan.
Other beautiful features are the arched bridges, lily ponds and
picturesque summer houses.
The Chinese Garden was designed in 1975 by Taiwanese architect
Professor Yuen-Chen Yu. The gardens cover 13.5 hectares and were
inspired by classic Northern China imperial styles of architecture and
landscaping. It is reminiscent of the Sung Dynasty Period. The garden
is the site of festivities during the Chinese New Year and Mid-Autumn
celebrations. Some of the architectural elements have been duplicated
from the Beijing Summer Palace. For example there is the seven
storey Pagoda which is the focal point of the garden. There is also a
teahouse, bridges, courtyards, a stoneboat and several mini-gardens.
The Bonsai Garden is the largest of its kind outside of China. There
are a number of sculptures including 12 Chinese Zodiac animal
statues and 100 year old pomegranate trees brought from China. In
the Ixora Garden there are eight Chinese Legendary Heroes statues.
The garden is home to the Live Turtle and Tortoise Museum where
you can see more than 200 of these creatures.
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Web:
http://www.science.edu.sg/Pages/SCBHome.aspx
Opening Hours: Science Center - daily 10am-6pm;
KidsSTOP - Mon-Fri - 1st session 12pm-3pm, 2nd
session 4pm-7pm; weekends 1st session
10am-2pm, 2nd session 3pm-7pm. Omni Theatre -
Daily 12pm-7pm; Snow City - Daily 10am-6pm,
holiday until 7pm. Science Ceter Observatory -
Friday 7:50pm-10pm
Admission: Science Centre - S$12 adults, S$8
child(3-12yrs), S$6 senior citizen; Transformers
Exhibition - S$30 adults, S$22 child(3-12yrs),
S$30 seniors, S$88 family (2 adults, 2 children);
IMAX - S$12 adult, S$10 child(3-12yrs), S$10
seniors(weekdays only); Snow City - S$15 adult,
S$15 child(3-12yrs), S$15 seniors; KidsSTOP -
off-peak Mon-Fri S$15 adult, S$25 child(18
months-8yrs), S$15 senior, peak (Sat, Sun, Public
holidays) S$18 adult, S$28 child, S$18 senior.
Combo tickets available.
Phone Number: 65 6425 2500
Address: 15 Science Center Road, Singapore
609081
1.9 KM, 24 minutes by walking
16:20 Science Centre Singapore Rating: Museums
Visit Time: 2 hours, 30 mins
This 35 year old establishment promotes interest and creative learning
of science and technology. It inspires and excites visitors of all ages
with the largest collection of science educational material in the
country. The facility consists of 14 galleries with interactive exhibits
covering a wide range of topics related to mathematics, science and
technology. There is also an outdoor area spread over 20,000m with
a Waterworks exhibition where kids can splash around and learn;
Kinetic Garden and Ecogarden.
The site offers daily demonstrations and hands-on experiments. The
exhibitions are truly innovative and captivating. They cover defense
science, quirky science, the solar system, fire, Earth and much much
more. For kids it is a little like a theme park but they will be learning as
they travel through the colorful and exciting exhibits. At the site is the
Science Center Observatory one of the few observatories located next
to the Equator. The public can go star gazing on Friday nights.
In addition the Snow City, Omni-theatre and KidsSTOP facilities are
associated with the science center and can be visited with a combo
admission ticket. The Omni-theatre has a 5 storey high dome screen
and screens exciting nature and science related movies. At Snow City
you can enter an indoor snow center and experience sub-zero
temperatures, play on the snow slopes or ride a snow tube. There are
ice and snow sculptures and performances on ice. KidsSTOP is a kids
only world with the adult world in miniature as well as safe play areas.
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Day 3Hour Where Recommended Visit Time
1. 09:00 Fort Canning Park 1 hour, 30 mins
2. 10:45 Sri Thendayuthapani Temple 45 mins
3. 11:40 Clarke Quay 1 hour, 30 mins
4. 13:15 Raffles Landing Site 30 mins
5. 13:45 Asian Civilizations Museum 2 hours
6. 15:50 Original Statue of Raffles 30 mins
7. 16:25 Esplanade Park 1 hour, 30 mins
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Transportation: Dhoby Gaut or City Hall MRT
Web:
http://www.nparks.gov.sg/cms/index.php?option=com_visitorsguide&task=parks&id=16Th
Admission: Free admission Open Hours: Lighted
hours 7am-7pm
Phone Number: 1800 471 7300
Address: Junction of Fort Canning Road and
Canning Rise, Singapore 179872
09:00 Fort Canning Park Rating:Parks &
Gardens
Visit Time: 1 hour, 30 mins
The park is on a 60 meter high hill and covers 18 hectares. The hill
has a long and eventful history. Ancient Malay folklore considers the
hill a site of ancestral palaces. Later excavations revealed that the
folklore could in fact have been right as remains of brick structures
were uncovered. Archaeological findings suggest that the site was an
early trade post. In 1819 when Raffles landed in Singapore he was
told of Hill or Forbidden Hill. Raffles built his originalBukit Larangan
home on the hill and established a botanical garden on its slopes. His
residence became the home of the colony governors and the hill was
named Government Hill. In 1859 the home was replaced by Fort
Canning as the strategic elevated position made it a valuable
defensive position. The fort was named after Viscount Charles John
Canning.
The British used the fort as their headquarters and after the Japanese
invasion they used the site until the British resumed control in 1945. In
1966 the site became the property of the new independent city-state
and the SAF took up residence on the hill. They established the
Singapore Command and Staff College on the fort in 1970.
Today the fort and hill are part of a picturesque park where there are
recreational facilities and historic landmarks. The hill is often used for
important musical performances and outdoor events, outdoor cinema
screenings, festivals and carnivals. Highlights of the park include the
Spice garden; the 1846 Gothic gates leading to a Christian cemetery;
James Brooke Napier Memorial; sculpture garden; Fort Canning
Center in the former Barracks (closed for renovations); the Battle Box,
an underground WWII bunker (closed for renovations until late 2015);
the Sally Port, a small hidden doorway to the fort; cannons; Raffles'
House and an archeological excavation site. At the Maritime Corner
you can learn about the city's transition from a trading post to a
maritime power.
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Transportation: 20-min walk from Clarke Quay
MRT
Opening Hours: Daily 8:00am-noon and
5:30-8:00pm. Worshiping Hours 8am-12 noon and
5:30pm-8:30pm Web:
http://www.sttemple.com/index.asp
Admission: Free admission
Phone Number: 65 6737-9393
Address: 15 Tank Road, Singapore 238065
0.9 KM, 13 minutes by walking
10:45 Sri Thendayuthapani Temple Rating: Religious Sites
Visit Time: 45 mins
Thirty five years after the Chettiar community (Chettiar is a title used in
India by a number of mercantile castes) settled in Singapore a temple
was built in Tank Road in 1859. They bought the plot of land from the
first Surgeon General of Singapore. The original structure was simple
but many changes and additions have been made to the building since
then. The most recent major changes were in 1983 and 2009 when
several structures were added or rebuilt.
This temple is also called Chettiars' Temple or Tank Road Temple and
together with the Sri Layan Sithi Vinayagar Temple is administered by
the Chettiars' Temple Society. The temple covers a large area and
has a pleasant location. The temple's main deity is Lord Sri
Thendayuthapani who also goes by a number of other names.
There is a stunning 22.86 meter high Rajagopuram or tower above the
entrance. The temple is opulently decorated with gold and other colors
as well as painted plaster figures of various Hindu gods. The roof has
48 engraved glass panels placed at special angels to catch the light as
the sun sets. The temple has a large modern marriage hall, a
multi-purpose event hall, courtyards, sanctuaries, shrines, dining
facilities, staff quarters, library, offices, stage for cultural performances
Six major festivals are celebrated at the temple in colorful ceremonies;
they are LetchaArchanai for Meenakshi Amman & Durgai Amman,
Navarathri, ThaiPusam, Thiru Karthigai and Skantha Shashti. Once a
month there is the Guru Poojai and Karthigai where a free lunch
(Annadhanam) is served to devotees in the afternoon.
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Transportation: Clarke Quay MRT
Web: http://www.clarkequay.com.sg
Admission: Free admission
Phone Number: 65 6337-3292
Address: 3 River Valley Rd., Singapore 179024
0.6 KM, 8 minutes by walking
11:40 Clarke Quay Rating: Neighborhood
Visit Time: 1 hour, 30 mins
This quay is one of three quays on the Singapore River it lies
upstream from the river mouth and Boat Quay. The historic quay has
been a busy trade quay since its establishment in 1819. During the
Colonial Period Clarke Quay was the site of warehouses and flat
bottomed barges would transport goods from Boat Quay to Clarke
Quay for storage. The quay remained active until the second half of
the 20 century when cargo services were relocated to Pasir Panjangth
due to modernization. In the 1970s the quay area underwent renewal
and redevelopment to turn the area into a commercial, leisure and
residential area. Luckily it was mandatory to preserve the historic
buildings and character of the quays. About 10 years ago the area
underwent further changes with the redesign of the shophouse
facades. This time an ingenious system of shading and cooling was
incorporated into the design with umbrella-like metal coverings on the
riverside walkways. This brought down the temperatures and made
the riverside streets more interesting and more pleasant.
Visitors to Clarke Quay today will find restaurants and nightclubs
occupying five blocks of former warehouses. Moored Chinese junks
have been turned into picturesque restaurants and bars. Other
attractions include a permanent Illusion Show and the shopping center
The Central. You can take a water taxi or cruise from Clarke Quay.
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Transportation: 15-min walk from City Hall MRT
Admission: Free admission Open Hours: 24/7
Address: 59 Boat Quay, Singapore 049859
0.6 KM, 7 minutes by walking
13:15 Raffles Landing Site Rating: Landmarks
Visit Time: 30 mins
Near Boat Quay there is a 6 meter tall white polymarble statue of
Raffles standing in his tail coat, arms folded looking majestic. This is a
replica of the original bronze statue which now stands in front of the
Victoria Memorial Hall at Empress Place and was made by Thomas
Woolner in 1887. In 1972 the replica statue was placed at the spot
where Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles is thought to have first set foot on
the island in January 1819 at the .Raffles Landing Site
Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles (1781-1826) was the British founding
father of Singapore (and the London Zoo). As a representative of the
British East India Company he arrived in the region and noticed that
the island of Singapore was not controlled by any foreign power,
specifically the Dutch. So he took advantage of this situation and drew
up an agreement between the nominal chiefs to give the British
exclusive trading rights. Raffles declared the foundation of the future
Singapore giving control of the island to the East India Company.
Raffles was named the "Agent to the Most Noble the
Governor-General with the States of Rhio, Lingin and Johor."
After much political and commercial intrigue and negotiations Raffles
had succeeded in establishing a British base on the trade route from
China and Japan, breaking the Dutch monopoly in the region and
laying the ground work for the British colonization of Singapore.
Raffles went on to be influential in establishing schools, churches,
businesses and Singapore grew exponentially. In 1823 Raffles drafted
Singapore's first constitution which included the outlawing of gambling,
slavery and regulations to preserve the multiracial nature of
Singapore. Raffles left Singapore for the last time in 1824 and
returned to England.
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Transportation: 5-min walk from Raffles Place
MRT
Web: http://www.acm.org.sg
Opening Hours: Daily 10am-7pm, Fri 10am-9pm
Free guided tours in English Mon-Fri 11am,
2:00pm, Fri 11:00am, 2:00pm, 7pm, Sat 11am,
2pm, 3pm. Spotlight tours Tues, Wed, Thurs 1pm.
Gallery in Focus Tours, Mon, THurs 1pm
Admission: Adults S$8, children, students and
seniors(over 60 with ID) S$4; Family ticket (up to 5
people) S$24. Discounted admission on Fri 7-9pm
adults S$4, children and seniors S$2. Under 6
years free
Phone Number: 65 6332-7798
Address: 1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555
0.1 KM, 1 minutes by walking
13:45 Asian Civilizations Museum Rating: Museums
Visit Time: 2 hours
This museum aims to present an integrated view of pan-Asian
cultures. The museum highlights the civilizations which make up the
nation's multi-ethnic community. The collections reflect the country's
ancient history and the cultures which settled here over the last 200
years from other parts of Asia. In particular the museum looks at the
groups which arrived from China, South Asia, West Asia and
Southeast Asia. There are eleven galleries in the museum divided into
five sections covering the cultures and civilizations from China, South
Asia, West Asia and Southeast Asia as well as the Singapore River.
The galleries are arranged in themes rather than in chronological
order. There is use of multimedia, interactive displays and virtual
hosts. Using the ExplorAsia zones visitors can get to know the various
aspect of each civilization.
From the Singapore gallery there is a large window with a view
overlooking the river and city. This gallery looks at the stories from the
coolies' to Chettiars, the indigenous people of the area and the arrival
of Europeans. Among the artifacts on display throughout the museum
there are textiles, traditional costumes, ceremonial items, tools, art
work, jewelry, metalwork, weaving, masks, musical instruments and
much more.
Among the highlights of the collection is the Dehua porcelain figures,
Taoist statues, Chola bronzes, woodwork from Southern India, Tibetan
bronzes, colonial prints, Javanese temple sculptures and Peranakan
gold.
The building which houses the museum functioned as a government
building for many years. It sits on the bank of the Singapore River and
was designed by JFA McNair in the 1860s. It was constructed by
convict labour. In the 20 century it was named the Empress Placeth
Building in honor of Queen Victoria and housed almost all the
government bureaucratic offices. It was used as the Citizen's Registry,
Immigration Department. The architectural style is neo-Palladian with
beautiful columns and a stately appearance.
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Transportation: 10-min. walk from City Hall, Clarke
Quay, and Raffles Place MRT
Admission: Free admission Open Hours: 24/7
Address: 10 Empress Place, Singapore 179557
0.2 KM, 4 minutes by walking
15:50 Original Statue of Raffles Rating: Landmarks
Visit Time: 30 mins
Along the Singapore River promenade you will come across two
statues of Singapore's founding father, Sir Stamford Raffles. One of
the statues is at the Raffles Landing Site and is made of white
polymarble. It is a replica of the original which once stood at the
Padang but now stands outside the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall
at Empress Place.
The statue began life in 1887 on Jubilee Day when it was installed at
the Padang. It was relocated to Empress Place on 6 February 1919.th
The statue was created by Thomas Woolner. It stands 2.43 meters
high and is made of bronze but over the years has turned black. This
has gained it the nickname the "Iron Man." At the foot of the sculpture
of Raffles standing proudly with folded arms is a map of Malacca.
Raffles' foot stands on British Malaya. In 1943 the statue spent a brief
time in the Syonan Museum (Raffles Museum) and it is rumored that
the Japanese intended to melt it down for the war effort. However it
survived and in 1946 resumed its position on Empress Place. Plaster
casts were taken of the bronze Raffles and the polymarble replica
created and erected in 1972. One other statue of Raffles exists in
Singapore; this time of a seated Raffles that can be seen at
Westminster Abbey.
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Transportation: 10-min walk from City Hall MRT
Opening Hours: Daily until midnight, the park is lit
from 7am to 7pm
Web:http://www.nparks.gov.sg/cms/index.php?option=com_visitorsguide&task=parks&id=15&Itemid=73
Admission: Free admission
Address: Connaught Drive, Singapore Phone
Number: 1800 4717300
0.3 KM, 5 minutes by walking
16:25 Esplanade Park Rating:Parks &
Gardens
Visit Time: 1 hour, 30 mins
This centrally located Singapore park is bound by Connaught Drive,
Esplanade Drive, Stamford Road and the left bank of the Singapore
River. The historic park was established in 1943 and was redeveloped
in 1991. The park is home to several landmarks and points of interest.
Esplanade Park is essentially a long open stretch of ground along the
seafront. The park was originally called Padang which means field in
Malay.
In 1819 when Sir Raffles landed in Singapore the area that Esplanade
Park now occupies was covered with low vegetation and a few
elementary huts. The area was developed in the 1820s. Angsana
trees and Raintrees were planted around the open field. In 1843 land
was reclaimed stretching out the park area. The park area was used
for large events like the New Year Regatta, cricket events, horse
riding, pony races and the New Year's Eve firework display. Landfill
further expanded the Esplanade in 1890 and a new sea wall and road
were constructed. More land was reclaimed in 1922.
A number of monuments and memorials are positioned throughout the
park. The Cenotaph was constructed in 1922 to recognize the 124
soldiers who died in World War One battles. The Tan Kim Seng
Fountain was created in 1857 and relocated to the Esplanade Park
from Fullerton Square. A Lim Bo Seng Memorial was established in
1954 in memory of WWII martyr Lim Bo Seng. The beautiful Theatre
on the Bay was constructed at the far end of the park and modeled on
the Sydney Opera House. At night the park is beautifully lit and the
surrounding landmark buildings are also illuminated making it the ideal
place for an evening stroll.
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Day 4Hour Where Recommended Visit Time
1. 09:00 Resorts World Sentosa 8 hours
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Web: http://www.rwsentosa.com
Opening Hours: Universal Studios Singapore -
10am-7/8pm; S.E.A. Aquarium (including Maritime
Experiential Museum)- 10am-7pm; Adventure
Cove Water Park -10am-6pm; Dolphin Island -
10am-6pm; Trick Eye Museum -10am-9pm; casino
24/7; Crane Dance - 9pm nightly; Lake of Dreams
- nightly 9:30pm; Kids' Club Mon-Sun 10am-10pm
Admission: Universal Studios Singapore - 1Day
Pass - S$74 adults, S$54 children, S$36 seniors
(60+); S.E.A. Aquarium - 1 Day Pass, S$38 adults,
S$28 children and seniors (includes Maritime
Experiential Museum); Typhoon theatre admission
from S$2; Adventure Cove Water Park - S$36
adults, S$26 children and seniors; Dolphin
Interaction Programs - S$188-S$488 and
S$68-S458 for observer; Trick Eye Museum- S$25
adults, S$20 children (4-12yrs) and seniors; Crane
Dance - free; Lake of Dreams - free; Kids' CLub
S$12 per hour
Phone Number: 65 6577-8888
Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269
09:00 Resorts World Sentosa Rating: Theme Park
Visit Time: 8 hours
This mega attraction is located on the island of Sentosa. It includes
multiple sites and places of entertainment as well as nine hotels and
other forms of accommodation, spas and more than six restaurants.
The integrated resort covers 49 hectares and is divided into central,
west and east areas.
At there are amusement park rides andUniversal Studios Singapore
shows based on blockbuster movies and T.V. shows. Among the rides
and show themes you'll find favorites like Shrek, Madagascar and
Jurassic Park. The indoor park's sections are Hollywood, Sci-Fi City,
Lost World, New York, Far Far Away, Madagascar and Ancient Egypt.
On weekends and holidays you can see the Hollywood Dreams
Parade and on Saturdays there is the Lake Hollywood Spectacular
fireworks display.
includes several attractions and is the world's largestMarine Life Park
oceanarium. You can go to the world's largestS.E.A. Aquarium
aquarium and see the 100,000 marine animals which live there. 10
marine zones are covered with sea creatures from 49 habitats. The
covers Asia's maritime heritage.Maritime Experiential Museum
At learn about and interact with Bottlenose dolphins. At Dolphin Island
you can have fun in a tropical paradiseAdventure Cove Waterpark
themed water park.
takes you into a world of 3D and uses aThe Trick Eye Museum
technique which turns 2D paintings into 3D images using optical
illusions. Visitors walk through the museum interacting with the art
work and literally entering the pictures.
Within the complex there is a 24 hour casino with gorgeously opulent
dcor and a variety of cabaret-type shows, restaurants and
entertainment. Guests at the complex can see the nightly free
pyrotechnics show Crane Dance. At the FestivalWalk you can see a
nightly free fire, light and water show. Resort World Sentosa has a
Kids' Club in the Hard Rock Hotel where interactive stories are told
using activities, arts and crafts. The resort is home to many (mainly
high-end) outlets including fashion stores and boutique stores.