Joanna James
Embracing both colonial and contemporary values and features Singapore beckons visitors to explore the beautiful boulevards, glittering malls, well-maintained parks, and infinite ways to savour the beauty and a host of activities specially planned for the discerning travellers.
A haven for lovers of nature, and a feast for those who admire the beauty of nature. This magnificent 125-acre land is filled with towers finely clad in natural flora connected by skyways offering a lovely aerial walkway to the visitors, whilst all over are vistas of blooms and varieties of different flora in addition to many other unique features as enjoyed by guests from five star hotels in Singapore
Situated on Sentosa Island, this theme park offers an array of rides for children, adults and all those excitement seekers such as a roller coaster, 3D adventure ride, Jurassic Park Rapids water ride, Canopy flyer and many more. Many families at Grand Park City Hall enjoy spending time at Universal Studios to have their children experience the excitement and make unforgettable memories.
Using 28 hectares of land, this massive zoo has been created using the open concept of giving animals their individually designed enclosures. Even though one cannot complete seeing all parts of the zoo in one day it is wonderful to watch the animals having a space almost like their habitat. A colony of orangutans, a rare white tiger and Asian elephants are fine specimens to see.
The hub of Singapore's commerce in the bygone days, Clarke Quay remains a vibrant place of activity at the mouth of the Singapore river conducting a different form of commerce and entertaining visitors with trendy restaurants and cafes, chic boutiques, an array of pushcart vendors showcasing the blend of olden day atmosphere with contemporary forward strides.
This is the famous high street shopping boulevard of Singapore frequented by visitors as well as locals with huge malls, coffee shops, over-the-top hotels, nightclubs and many more features and venues to please your senses. Visiting Orchard Road during Christmas time is a real treat for children as well as adults to see the entire street dressed up.
Being the first night zoo in the world, this is a must-have experience for visitors to Singapore. Set amidst a secondary rainforest this safari gives you a peek into over 2500 nocturnal animals whose usual movements are from dusk in their natural habitats and with no fencing or other barriers. By using special lighting techniques visitors can view the animals close at hand.
Standing tall and proud since 1887, this elegant colonial-style building represents the face of Singapore becoming the ideal place to stay in Singapore for the rich and famous. Maintaining the same luxurious standards as the legendary hotel is famed for, this is a venue worth seeing and experiencing the atmosphere. The lobby of the main building is open to the public.
This massive oasis of flora and fauna is much appreciated by visitors who admire the landscaped gardens, wide walkways, water bodies and over 60,000 species of plants and animals. With no charge levied except for the Orchid Garden this is an ideal place to relax or to get away from the hustle and bustle.
A ride on the flyer is an unforgettable memory offering breathtaking views as it glides to the top, each car can hold up to 28 people with ample space for viewing and clicking pictures. A daytime ride will provide a few of Malaysia too whilst the night-time ride is full of enchantment.
Showcasing the history of this Republic with two galleries, the History Gallery depicts history from the 14th century to the present day whilst the Living Galleries showcase four themes of lifestyles such as fashion, photography, food and film. An interesting and informative exploration to learn more about Singapore.
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