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| Singapore Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Plaza Singapura on Orchard Road Plaza Singapura on Orchard Road Stephanie Singapore is an island city located at the southernmost tip of the Malaysian Peninsula in South East Asia. It is well-known for being one of the richest, most well organised, efficient countries in the world, with a very high standard of living and an excellent skyline by the water. Singapore is an island with "1,000 shopping malls" or so they say. Despite the hot climate, it is a tropical paradise for most tourists. This great diversity of lifestyles, cultures, and religions thrives within the framework of a regulated society. Singapore's "FINE" city reputation is well-earned, and in fact, many will admire at once the clean, modern metropolis. Surrounded by artificially 'ordered' parks, its tall housing projects are populated by more than 80% of the population -- whose smiling native charms often belie underlying tensions about the way the island is progressing after 30 years of development. Highlights of Singapore include some of the ethnic parts of town: Arab Street, Chinatown, Colonial District, Orchard Road and Little India. South of Singapore are a few beautiful islands that are well worth visiting. The most visited is Sentosa island. It is a playground for people of all ages. See the Sentosa island section for more information. This is incorrect: [A common misconception is that chewing gum is strictly not allowed into Singapore and that you will be arrested for that 'crime.' However, THAT IS COMPLETELY WRONG! The law states that chewing gum cannot be sold in Singapore, but it is PERFECTLY OKAY for you to bring in chewing gum for your own personal consumption. But if you improperly dispose of the gum, just as you would litter any other thing, you might be fined.] It is actually NOT okay to bring in chewing gum for own personal consumption. Refer to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chewing_gum_ban_in_Singapore "Chewing gum is banned in Singapore under the "Regulation of Imports and Exports (Chewing Gum) Regulations." Except for chewing gum of therapeutic value, the "importing" of chewing gum into Singapore is absolutely banned. A common misconception among citizens is that personal use quantities of chewing gum are allowed into Singapore. However, according to the set of Regulations, "importing" means to "bring or cause to be brought into Singapore by land, water or air from any place which is outside Singapore ..." any goods, even if they are not for purposes of trade. The set of Regulations also does not make any provisions for personal use quantities to be brought into Singapore. Therefore, bringing chewing gum into Singapore, even small quantities for whatever purpose, is technically prohibited. " Please note that, like all countries in the region, visitors are not exempt from strict laws pertaining to drug possession and trafficking. The death penalty will be prescribed if you are caught with more than a Singapore fifty cent coin's weight of narcotics. Singapore, the diamond-shaped island off the southern tip of Malaysia, is an unlikely success story. Once a simple fishing village, it was founded in 1819 by Sir Stamford Raffles, an official of the British East India Company, who decided it was the perfect location as a trading station. Since then it has become one of the world's most successful and prosperous cities, known as the Lion City. The Central Business District (CBD) is located in the heart of the island of Singapore. Here, especially at the mouth of the Singapore River, Asian tradition meets modern technology -- gleaming skyscrapers tower over traditional architecture, while squat Chinese and Hindu temples stud the city. A curious blend of ancient and modern, the city is home to an ethnic mix of Chinese, Malaysians and Indians, as well as ex-pats from all over the world, in a predominantly English-speaking society. These different races live harmoniously thanks to religious tolerance, increased prosperity, stringent no-nonsense laws and a constant balmy equatorial heat. Since the island became an independent Republic in 1965, it has enjoyed a vigorous and successful free trade policy, as introduced by its then Prime Minister (now Minister Mentor) Lee Kuan Yew. This has led to an unprecedented rise in the standard of living (most city dwellers own their own homes) and exponential economic growth, due mainly to the export industry. Its healthy economy was dented between 2001 and 2003 during the global recession and slump in the technology sector, and it suffered a heavy loss in tourist numbers after the terrorist attacks of September 11. There was a further drop in the number of visitors to the region during the SARS outbreak in the beginning of 2003. A subsequent recovery, however, has seen unemployment fall from 6% in 2002 to 3.4% in 2004. Having had its successful streak, Singapore leaders seem hellbent to not allow Singapore to go through the lifecycle of most successful states -- one of rise, torpor and decline. As such, Singapore, with intensive government backing, has launched multiple bids to maintain a continued relevance globally. Much has been made about the relaxation of its image and regulations -- the controversial bartop dancing, the much debated sanctioning of casinos, and the promotion of Singapore as an arts and cultural centre. The island of Singapore keeps growing, due to land reclamation. Since the early 70's there have been couple hundred square kilometers added...for instance, Changi Airport as well as some of those downtown skyscrapers sit on reclaimed land. The most beautiful area of Marina Bay is where the most activities will be in the next few years. Besides Singapore's first Integrated Resort, up and coming attractions include the Singapore Flyer, the world's largest giant observation wheel, which allows visitors a panoramic, spectacular views of Singapore and beyond. For more information, please visit http://www.singaporeflyer.com.sg Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chewing_gum_ban_in_Singapore ____________Sights Edit This landscape in airport landscape in airport raja SIGHTS Singapore offers many beautiful sights and photographic opportunities for the travellers. Begin your journey with a bumboat ride along the Singapore river and admire the old architecture building of yesterday years to the robust skyline and cityscrape. The ride will bring you to the icon of Singapore, The Merlion at the mouth of the river and get off at the Esplanade, Theatres on the Bay where you can view seasonal worldclass and local performance. It is a magnificent piece of architexture. The locals call it ' Durian' because it resembles the exterior of the spiky tropical fruit. The fruit durian, has a strong aroma which not everyone will like. Try it... either you will love it or hate it. You will find it along the streets at Bugis Village. For a bird's eye view, make a reservation with Equinox restaurant at Swissotel hotel, but be warned that men can not wear sandals. The restaurant is located on the highest floor and enjoy English afterrnoon tea with a panaroma view. Singapore is a multi-national country, different ethnic groups of people like Chinese, Muslim , Indian and others living in harmony under one roof . This is quite an unusual sight for visitors. It will be a travel experience to last a lifetime and you will return for more. Contributors August 14, 2006 change by sulky August 21, 2004 change by advanet January 17, 2005 change by singaporesights January 20, 2006 change by giorgio Display all or display just: Arab Street ChinaTown Hotspots Landmarks Monasteries Mosques Museums Palaces Streets Temples Show best rated on top | Show in alphabetical order [Add Sight] Chinatownology Edit This Chinatownology - a website dedicated to the heritage and culture of Singapore Chinatown. www.chinatownology.com You can find history of landmarks, events, and also stories of people who lived there. Lots of old pictures and also a listing of places to eat and shop. You can join the mailing list for updates of latest stories. type: Landmarks World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.chinatownology.com email: info@chinatownology.com Kong Meng San Phor Edit This The Hall of No-Form The Hall of No-Form This stunning temple is the largest Buddhist temple in Singapore, has a unique role to play in the hearts of Singaporean Buddhists. Over the years, it has helped promote the Buddha's teachings, bringing the Dharma closer to the public. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] address: 88 Bright Hill Drive url: www.kmspks.org Mustafa Center Edit This It?famous department store, supermarket, pharmacy, jeweller, money changer, hotelier, travel agency and post office all rolled into one. From its early days in 1971 when it was only retailing garments, Mustafa Center sure has come a long way. In contrast to its relatively modest blue-glass exterior, you can get almost anything you want here from over 90,000 items displayed on four levels, commanding a total retail space of 70,000 square feet. With a wealth of offering at some of the lowest prices in Singapore, it's no wonder that this outlet is popular with tourists and locals more.. type: Palaces World66 rating: [rate it] address: 145 Syed Alwi Roads email: pattakan@sri.lanka.net Singapore Mint Coin Gallery Edit This Just east of the Boon Lay MRT station ist the Coin Gallery, which exhibits domestic coins and medals as well as a selection of foreign coins. Only interesting for people who are really into this. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: 20 Teban Gardens Crescent openinghours: Mon - Fri, 9am-5pm Orchid garden Edit This photo The botanic garden is great, but the orchid garden within it is fabulous! Did you know you can also eat orchids? type: Mosques World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.nparks.gov.sg address: Cluny Road, Singapore 259569 tel: 1-800-6-471-7300 Asian Civilisations Museum, Empress Place Edit This While the Armenian Street branch of the Museum focuses on Peranakan culture, the flagship Empress Place branch covers all of Asia. This excellent museum deserves at least four hours to fully appreciate the wealth of information and superbly presented displays. Take advantage of the free tours ! Admission is free after 6pm on Friday nights. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: Empress Place Sultan Mosque Edit This The Sultan Mosque is the main attraction in Arab Street. It is a place of worship and the architecture on it is wonderful. It has an impressive gold dome and a vast hall. type: Arab Street World66 rating: [rate it] address: www.niscoir.com tel: 021-8162530 email: nisco@niscoir.com Kuan Yin Temple in Waterloo Street Edit This Kuan Yin Temple in Waterloo Street Kuan Yin Temple in Waterloo Street photo by: singaporesights.com The most popular temple in Singapore. This temple is situated in Waterloo Street and was built on 28 May 1884.The temple attracts large numbers of worshippers, many of them from Malaysia, Thailand, China etc The Kuan Yin Birthdays fall on 19 Feb, 19 June and 19 Sept in the Lunar months. The temple is especially very crowded on these days. If you are in Singapore on the Chinese New Year Eve, 8th Feb, the temple will open in the night till the next day, hundreds of worshippers would squeeze their way to worship the goddness of Mercy for a properous year ahead, more.. type: Monasteries World66 rating: [rate it] Sri Mariamman Temple Edit This The oldest Hindu temple of Singapore. It was built in 1827. Take SBS bus 61,103,166 or 197 form North bridge Road to get there. type: Streets World66 rating: [rate it] address: 244 South Bridge Rd. Siong Lim Temple Edit This This is the oldest Buddhist Temple in Singapore. Built in 1898, 79 years after the founding of modern Singapore. The building of Siong Lim was initiated by a local business Mr. Low Kim Pong. Donations for its construction came from all over south east asia. It is built in the style of a cong lin monastery. The layout is similiar to most Chinese Mahayana monastery so visiting this place offers a blueprint to understand Buddhist monasteries in general. There is even an inscription by the Imperial Tutor to the Last emperor of China (Puyi). It more.. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] address: 184E Jalan Toa Payoh Singapore Art Museum Edit This The museum exhibits modern art from Singaporte and traditional art from Southeast Asia. Periodic exhibitions. Call 3323222 for more information what's on. Free guided tours at 10.30 daily. To get there take a metro to Dhoby Ghaut. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: 71 Bras Basah Rd. openinghours: 9am-5.30pm, Mondays closed, Wednesdays open until 9pm Singapore river Edit This photo The Singapore River has undergone dramatic transformation since its early days. Once the lifeline of the nation, it was the economic artery of Singapore where pioneers lived and worked together. Many will remember a Singapore River filled with twakows, tongkangs and stevedores working hard to unload cargoes from ships anchored in the outer road of the harbour and loading fresh cargoes for these ships. The stench from the flotsam and jetsam on the Singapore River cannot be missed too. With changes brought forth by rapid economic development and urban renewal, a way of life more.. type: Palaces World66 rating: [rate it] openings: sethsux address: 17 Sethsux tel: 999 zipcode: 12345 url: qwe openinghours: 5-6 Chinatown Lightup Edit This Chinatown Lightup 2005 Chinatown Lightup 2005 photo by: singaporesights.com Chinatown will come alive on 27/1/07 to usher the Year of the Pig. Chinatown Chinese New Year light up will go on until 4/3/07. The road will be lighted up with colorful lighting and stalls are selling New Year goodies. On the eve of 17th Feb, firecrackers will be fired at midnite and the place will be jammed pack with people like sardine to do a last minutes shopping and great bargain. Just immerse yourself in the festive moods and an experience will last you a lifetime. Make your date then. Chinatown MRT station (NE4) Another good website for more.. type: Streets World66 rating: [rate it] address: Chinatown url: www.singaporesights.com Istana Kampung Glam Edit This This used to be the former residence of the family and followers of Sultan Hussein Mohamed Shah of Johor. When completed in 1820, it occupied an area twice the size of the present compound but was soon halved in 1824 through the construction of North Bridge Road. Until early 1999, it was the private residence for the sultan's descendents and described as the world's most informal royal palace, where visitors were permitted to walk the grounds. type: Arab Street World66 rating: [rate it] address: Sultan Gat, near Pahang Street Singapore Navy Museum Edit This Only something for the military enthusiast. At least the admission is free, but bring your passport. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: Endurance Block, Sembawang Camp openinghours: 8.30am-4.30pm (Mon-Fri), 8.30am to 12 noon on Saturday Changi Prison Museum Edit This i This place has been covered in a novel of James Clavell (King Rat). It as a former prisoners-of-war museum. The museum has on record the daily life of the prisoners. It displays photographs, paintings and sketches. Admission free. Take a SBS bus 2 from Tanah Merah MRT station. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] address: 20km Upper Changi Road North openinghours: 10 am-5pm, closed Sundays and public holidays The Chinatown Heritage Centre Edit This photo_1 photo by: zuli Housed in three restored shophouses, the centre recreates the living experience of the people of Chinatown using displays, oral histories and audio-visula presentations. The moving personal stories of former residents of Chinatown are fascinating and at times will induce tears. The centre is located in Pagoda Street. type: ChinaTown World66 rating: [rate it] Tan Si Chong Su Temple Edit This A Chinese Hokkien temple built in 1876. type: Temples World66 rating: [rate it] address: Magazine Rd. Singapore History Museum Edit This The history museum covers the history of the people of Singapore. It is a rather OK place to explore. Admission is between SGD 1.50 and 4 SGD. Guided tours available. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: Stamford Rd. openinghours: 9am-5.30pm, closed Mondays, open until 9pm on Wednesday Singapore Philatelic Museum Edit This A place for the stamp collector. Phone: 3373888. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: 23B Colemann Street openinghours: Daily from 9am-5.30pm Asian Civilisations Museum Edit This This museum highlights the Chinese history. It displays Chinese furniture, ceramics, jade and works of art. The museum is located off Stamford Rd. Take the MRT to City Hall. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: 39 Armenian Street openinghours: 9am to 5.30pm, Wednesday until 9pm, Monday closed Singapore Flyer Edit This SINGAPORE FLYER - A MOVING EXPERIENCE AT EVERY TURN Singapore Flyer, the world’s largest giant observation wheel ( www.singaporeflyer.com.sg), will be one of Asia’s most exciting and highly visible visitor attractions when it opens in March 2008. Standing at a stunning 165 metres, Singapore Flyer offers visitors remarkable scenes of the Singapore skyline: the magnificent Marina Bay, towering skyscrapers, tropical greenery, and the bright lights and non-stop action against the beautiful skies. Strategically located at Marina more.. type: Landmarks World66 rating: [rate it] accessibility: Promenade MRT, bus, shuttle buses tel: 67348829 openingHours: 8:30am to 10:30pm url: www.singaporeflyer.com.sg address: 30 Raffles Avenue Singapore 039803 email: sfsales@adval.com.sg _________History Edit This Sir Stamford Raffles Sir Stamford Raffles singaporesights.com An island once known as Temasek held a legend that was to change its name forever. According to a Malay legend, there was once a Sumatran prince that visited this little fishing island. During this visit, he encountered a strange and amazing animal. He later found out that the beast was called a lion. He was encouraged by an omen that stated he would find a city upon sighting the beast. Thus the name Singapura or Lion City was found. "Singa" meaning Lion and "Pura" meaning city. Moving away from the legend, the official arrival of Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819 claimed that he was the official founder of this wondrous city. What now is a beautiful city that has been transformed into a political and economic country was once a tale of the rise and fall of empires and colonialism. Having a naturally deep harbor and a shelter from disasters, made the island an important asset for trading. Traders near and far came to the "port of call" to exchange goods and set up businesses. This is how Singapore started to prosper. Although Singapore's history dates from the 11th century the island was little known to the West until the 19th century when in 1819 Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles arrived as an agent of the British East India Company. In 1824 the British purchased Singapore Island and by 1825 the city of Singapore had become a major port with trade exceeding that of Malaya's Malacca and Penang combined. In 1826 Singapore Penang and Malacca were combined as the Straits Settlements to form an outlying residency of the British East India Company; in 1867 the Straits Settlements were made a British Crown Colony an arrangement that continued until 1946. The opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 and the advent of steamships launched an era of prosperity for Singapore as transit trade expanded throughout Southeast Asia. In the 20th century the automobile industry's demand for rubber from Southeast Asia and the packaging industry's need for tin helped make Singapore one of the world's major ports. In 1921 the British constructed a naval base, which was soon supplemented by an air base. But the Japanese captured the island in February 1942 and it remained under their control until September 1945 when it was recaptured by the British. In 1946 the Straits Settlements was dissolved; Penang and Malacca became part of the Malayan Union and Singapore became a separate British Crown Colony. In 1959 Singapore became self-governing and in 1963 it joined the newly independent Federation of Malaya Sabah and Sarawak (the latter two former British Borneo territories) to form Malaysia. Indonesia adopted a policy of "confrontation" against the new federation charging that it was a "British colonial creation " and severed trade with Malaysia. The move particularly affected Singapore since Indonesia had been the island's second-largest trading partner. The political dispute was resolved in 1966 and Indonesia resumed trade with Singapore. After a period of friction between Singapore and the central government in Kuala Lumpur Singapore separated from Malaysia on August 9 1965 and became an independent republic. ___________Practical Information Edit This Do download a copy of the facts sheet and essential numbers at www.singaporesights.com/info.htm. and checkout the public holidays 2005. It will be useful for you. Contributors August 21, 2004 new by advanet (1 point) February 03, 2005 new by singaporesights (1 point) Currency The local currency is the Singapore Dollar (SGD) [Add Practical address] Visa Requirements Edit This Visa Requirements Foreigners holding travel documents issued by the following countries will require a visa to enter Singapore: Afghanistan Algeria Bangladesh (Except Diplomatic/Official passport holders) Commonwealth of Independent States* (Except Diplomatic/Official/Service passport holders for a stay of up to 30 days ) Armenia Azerbaijan Belarus Georgia Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Moldova Russia Tajikistan Turkmenistan Ukraine Uzbekistan Egypt India (Except Diplomatic/Official passport holders) Iran Iraq Jordan (Except Diplomatic/Official more.. type: Tourist information World66 rating: [rate it] ____________Getting Around Edit This photo Singapore is internationally recognised as the ''Garden City''. It is one of the cleanest cities in the world and there is little evidence of any pollution whatsoever in the air, sea or land. The public transportation in Singapore is very efficient, clean, high tech and safe. You can travel around the whole of Singapore cheaply and the transportation network, comprising of the MRT, the LRT, the buses and the taxis is very well organised. Normal Buses run from 6am in the morning to 12 midnight daily. Between 12 midnight and 6am, Night Buses, charging a flat fee of S$3, bring you out of the city into the residential neighbourhoods. Singapore is a 24 hour city in terms of public transportation and if you know where to know, its a 24 hour city in terms of entertainment and nightlife as well. You can also go on several bus routes especially designed for sightseers. The fares are based on the distance travelled. You can ask the bus driver for the price of the fare you need to pay on boarding, or pick up a bus guide/brochure at the bus interchanges or even from the bus service information displays located in most bus stops. The easier thing to do would be to purchase a ''ezlink'' Contactless Smart Card or the ''Visitors Card'' for tourists, just tap upon entry and tap at the readers when exiting and the correct fare will be deducted, its much easier as you do not have to figure out the fare to pay. The MRT stands for Mass Rapid Transit system - it is one of the cleanest, safest, most modern., high tech and efficient systems in the world. It operates daily from 6.00am in the morning till midnight, with economy fares. Fares are based on distance travelled and payment is by the ''ezlink'' Contactless Smart Card, the ''Visitors Card'' or the single trip ''Standard Ticket'' only. No smoking, eating and drinking are allowed on the MRT, LRT and buses. The durian, a tropical fruit is also strictly prohibited. Tourists can also use The Visitors Card to travel around Singapore. The Card, costing $45, can be purchased upon presentation of an international passport. It is sold as a package comprising the following:The Visitors Card with an encoded travel value of $10. A booklet consisting of discount coupons for various goods and services e.g. attractions, shopping, golf, hotels, restaurants etc. In Singapore you can catch a taxi everywhere in anytime from day to late night at very affordable prices.There is taxi stands where taxis line up to pick up passengers, it is not very easy to stop a taxi driving down the street in the city area during peak hours and hope to get a ride. Most people call their cab and as much as there might seem to be plenty of them, most of them are on call. If you are not in the city, getting a taxi will be much easier. Get your concierge to call you one ahead of time if you plan to get to your appointment on time. All taxis fare charge according to meter (currently start at S$2.60), but there are additional charges applicable when using the expressways and also if travelling within the Central Business District between 7.30 to 9.30 in the morning and 5.30 to 7 in the evening, weekdays. A $3.00 ($5 on weekends/holidays) levy surcharge when you hire a taxis from the airport. Any taxi displays a red sign on its dashboard, the driver is changing shift and will only pick up customers going in his direction. SMRT Taxis also offers ten cabs, which are wheelchair-accessible, to tourists and locals who need them. If renting a car, be aware that Singaporeans drive on the left side of the road; and the maximum speed limit is 50km per hour in residential areas, and 80km per hour on the expressways. And additional charges on entering the Central Business District and on expressways, especially during peak hours. Other great ways of getting around Singapore include organized tours and cruises. Just ask at your hotel or following local tours agencies or get information from the tourist information offices. Remember Singapore is a sleepless big city. You will never feel tired of it. [Add Local transport mode] SBS Transit Ltd - BUSES Edit This World66 rating: [rate it] email: commercail@sbstransit.com.sg address: 205 Braddell Rd Singapore 579701 tel: +65 6284 8866 Singapore's Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) & Light Rapid Transit (LRT) Edit This i Singapore's Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) is a partially underground metro system with trains running on steel wheels. For the North East Line (NE), it is entirely underground and trains are driverless. North South Line (NS), East West Line (EW) (CG), North East Line (NE) & Circle Line (CC) North South Line (NS) The North South Line (NS), comprising of 25 Stations, stretches from NS1 Jurong East more.. World66 rating: [rate it] Personal Driver with car Provided Edit This Provide transport service to fetch you around Singapore. World66 rating: [rate it] address: Singapore email: bay321@yahoo.com.sg HIN HUP BUS SERVICE- BUSES Edit This World66 rating: [rate it] email: hinhup@singnet.com.sg address: 354 Alexandra Road, Singapore 159948 tel: :+65 647 3548 Sri Maju Express Sdn Bhd - BUSES Edit This i Although their service is quesionable,they are one of the oldest companies in Asia. World66 rating: [rate it] email: smsopr@srimaju.com address: 5001 Beach Rd #01-17 Golden Mile Complex Singapore 199588 tel: +65 6294 8228 Offshore Charters Pte Ltd - Boats Edit This World66 rating: [rate it] email: ocplsin@singnet.com.sg address: Address : Loyang Cres Loyang Offshore Supply Base Singapore 508988 tel: 6545 6211 SMRT Corporation Ltd - TAXIS Edit This World66 rating: [rate it] email: taxisfeedback@smrt.com.sg address: 251 North Bridge Road Singapore 179102 tel: 1800-336 8900 Fantasy Cruises Pte Ltd - BOATS Edit This World66 rating: [rate it] email: sales@fantasycruises.com.sg address: 78 Playfair Rd #02-00 Pak Chong Bldg Singapore 367997 tel: +65 6283 2182 BB Maritime Pte Ltd - BOATS Edit This World66 rating: [rate it] email: srcruise@singnet.com.sg address: 1 North Bridge Rd #15-06 High St Centre Singapore 179094 tel: +65 6333 9219 __________Getting There Edit This Changi International Airport Changi International Airport singaporesights.com Most airlines fly into Singapore Changi International Airport. You can come to Singapore easily from almost every city in the world. By road, the ways in are the 2 Causeway (Tuas and Woodlands Checkpoints) linking Singapore from Johor, Malaysia. Trains also operate into Singapore from Malaysia through the Woodlands Checkpoint. Few tourist arrived into Singapore via sea. Most of them will arrived from Indonesia or Malaysia into Singapore via the HabourFront Cruise Centre or the Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal. You could take a subway from Terminal 2 to the city if you wanted to save some cost. Most budget hotels are located at Bencoolen street, just get off from City Hall station, it will take you about 30-35mins walk if not catch the public bus service No 36, it will bring you to the city too, tell the driver that you want to get off at the National library, it take you about 15-20 mins walk. Contributors January 23, 2005 new by singaporesights October 12, 2005 change by alanto72 [Add Global transport mode] Star Cruises Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: No.9, Penang Road, #11-08, Park Mall, Singapore 238459 tel: +65 6223 0002 The Imaginative Traveller Ltd. Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] email: :info@eaw.com.sg address: 1 Betts Avenue Martlesham Heath Suffolk IP5 7RH tel: 0800 316 2717 Useful Information Edit This Do obtain a printout copy of Useful Fact sheet and Essential numbers from http://www.singaporesights.com/info.htm type: By Air World66 rating: [rate it] address: url: www.singaporesights.com ALPINE TREKKERS & TOURS PRIVATE LIMITED Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] email: alpine@meganet.com.pk , info@alpine.com.pk address: 21 AL-Amin Plaza, The Mall, Rawalpindi - Pakistan. tel: +92-51-5593149 Swain Asia Tours Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] email: Info@SwainTours.com address: 6 W. Lancaster Avenue Ardmore, PA 19003 tel: 1-800-22-SWAIN (79246 __________Economy Edit This Economy—overview: Singapore has an open economy with strong service and manufacturing sectors and excellent international trading links derived from its entrepot history. Extraordinarily strong fundamentals allowed Singapore to weather the effects of the Asian financial crisis better than its neighbors but the crisis did pull GDP growth down to approximately 6% in 1997. Projections for 1998 GDP growth are in the 4.5% to 6.5% range. Rising labor costs and appreciation of the Singapore dollar against its neighbors' currencies continue to be a threat to Singapore's competitiveness. The government's strategy to address this problem includes increasing productivity improving infrastructure and encouraging higher value-added industries. In applied technology per capita output investment and labor discipline Singapore has key attributes of a developed country. GDP: purchasing power parity—$84.6 billion (1997 est.) GDP—real growth rate: 6% (1997 est.) GDP—per capita: purchasing power parity—$24 600 (1997 est.) GDP—composition by sector: agriculture: NEGL% industry: 28% services: 72% Inflation rate—consumer price index: 1.8% (1997 est.) Labor force: total: 1.856 million (1997 est.) by occupation: financial business and other services 33.5% manufacturing 25.6% commerce 22.9% construction 6.6% other 11.4% (1994) Unemployment rate: 3% (1997 est.) Budget: revenues: $16.3 billion expenditures: $13.6 billion including capital expenditures of $NA (FY97/98 est.) Industries: electronics financial services oil drilling equipment petroleum refining rubber processing and rubber products processed food and beverages ship repair entrepot trade biotechnology Industrial production growth rate: 7% (1996 est.) Electricity—capacity: 4.513 million kW (1995) Electricity—production: 21 billion kWh (1995) Electricity—consumption per capita: 7 234 kWh (1995) Agriculture—products: rubber copra fruit vegetables; poultry Exports: total value: $125.6 billion (1997 est.) commodities: computer equipment rubber and rubber products petroleum products telecommunications equipment partners: Malaysia 19% US 18% Hong Kong 9% Japan 8% Thailand 6% (1995) Imports: total value: $133.9 billion (1997 est.) commodities: aircraft petroleum chemicals foodstuffs partners: Japan 21% Malaysia 15% US 15% Thailand 5% Taiwan 4% South Korea 4% (1995) Debt—external: $NA Economic aid: $NA Currency: 1 Singapore dollar (S$) = 100 cents Exchange rates: Singapore dollars (S$) per US$1—1.7533 (January 1998) 1.4848 (1997) 1.4100 (1996) 1.4174 (1995) 1.5274 (1994) 1.6158 (1993) Fiscal year: 1 April—31 March _______Islands Edit This Just south of Singapore are a number of small islands. They offer tranquil beaches, warm waters and villages that haven't changed over the past century. Great for a daytrip or even an overnight stay [Add New] Sister Islands Edit This Two tranquil islands, Subar Laut and Subar Darat, are known as Sisters Island. Separated only by narrow strip of sea, their beaches laze in the sun and warm blue waters make snorkeling a favourite pastime. Abundant shade, beach shelters and conveniences make these islands popular with picnickers. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Sentosa Edit This Underwater World Welcome Underwater World Welcome photo by: Manuel Solito Sentosa is the largest and most famous of all the Southern Islands. Known as Singapore's Resort Island, it overflows with sights. The Pioneers of Singapore and the Surrender Chamber take you back to Singapore's history. Be a gunner at an old but restored British Fort Siloso, experience Volcanoland, and much more. There are also white sandy beach stretches (Palawan, Siloso, Tanjong), nature-themed places (Underwater World and Dolphin Lagoon, Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom), and countless more other attractions. It is also in Italy. The Underwaterworld more.. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: 68 Brunel St Malvern tel: 9571 2305 email: chantaljacques@gmail.com Lazarus island Edit This Lazarus island is yet another island with lush tropical vegetation, golden sands and aquamarine waters. For this reason, it is earmarked by the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board for development into an inviting tropical beach resort island. To get there, however, you will need to charter a boat for around S$150 (£50, €75, US$100) from Clifford Pier, near the Singapore River. The boat is quite comfortable and large. The journey should take about half an hour. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Kusu Island Edit This Legend has it that a magical turtle turned itself into an island to save two shipwrecked sailors - one, a Malay and the other, a Chinese. Now a Malay shrine and a Chinese Temple stand as reminders of that day so long ago. Each year, in the ninth lunar month, thousands of devotees flock to Kusu island on their annual pilgrimage. They throw coins in the Wishing Well in the hope that their wishes will come true. Kusu Island's blue lagoons and pristine white beaches welcome picnickers and sun-seekers, a haven for those who love frolicking in the sun. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] email: interbus@maktoob.com tel: 0507545107 address: KSA Pulau Ubin Edit This photo Take a Bumboat from Changi Pier out to Pulau Ubin for a daytime getaway from the city. Bicycles and blades for rent cheaply. Great place to exercise with no traffic. Ubin is one of the only places left to see a real kampong style of living. It is about 10 kilometres around the island with little quiet and private beaches. At the main pier there are a few restaurants that serve excellent and inexpensive fresh fish meals and wonderful spicy Mee Goreng. World66 rating: [rate it] email: bob_brownson@instron.com Pulau Sekang Edit This Pulau Sekang is a quaint village on stilts that time has forgotten. This is the Singapore that Raffles saw in 1819 - one traditional Malay fishing village. A handful of villagers lead simple lives in their wooden houses and sturdy boats. Shells and coral are available at bargain prices but there's no charge for the menagerie of birds, monkeys and goats. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Pulau Hantu Edit This "Hantu" is the Malay word for ghost and Pulau Hantu was aptly named. For it was here that ancient Malay warriors once dueled to the death. Despite the forbidden name, Pulau Hantu is a favourite with fishing and snorkeling enthusiasts because of its sheltered beaches and inviting waters type: general World66 rating: [rate it] ________Museums Edit This You will gain a full knowledge of Singapore after you have visited these Museums: Asia Civilizations Museum, Armenian, Asian Civilizations Museum, Empress Place, Singapore Art Museum, Singapore History Museum and Singapore Philatelic Museum. You can obtain information's about all these Museums from the National Heritage Board. Contributors August 21, 2004 new by advanet (1 point) June 04, 2005 change by singaporesights [Add Museum] Singapore Discovery Centre Edit This A museum? An art gallery? A science centre? Not quite. Welcome to S'pore Discovery Centre - a "hands on, minds on" place where you can explore what keeps Singapore going. How would you do that? By trying things you have probably never done before. Like what? Ever been a reporter at important events? Saved lives? Made millions? Created the future? World66 rating: [rate it] accessibility: A quick 30-minute drive from the city, the the PIE and turn off at exit no. 40 or AYE exit no. 20. tel: +65 6792 6188 openingHours: 9am - 6pm url: www.sdc.com.sg address: 510 Upper Jurong Road email: info@sdc.com.sg National Museum of Singapore Edit This Housed in the original building dating back to 1887, the National Museum of Singapore was officially re-opened on 7 December 2006, after a 3-year facelift. Free Singapore History Gallery Tours English: 11 am & 2 pm (Monday, Wednesday & Friday) 11.30 am, 2 pm & 3.30 pm (Saturday & Sunday) Mandarin: 2.30 pm (Saturday and Sunday) Japanese: 10.30 am (Tuesday & Friday) Adults: S$10 Seniors (above 60), Children (under 18), Students and NSF: S$5 Family Package (3 Adults and 2 Children): S$30 World66 rating: [rate it] tel: (65)63323659 openingHours: 10 am to 6 pm url: www.nationalmuseum.sg address: 93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897 Peranakan Museum Edit This Housed at the former site of Tao Nan School, the Peranakan Museum introduces visitors to the people and culture, that resulted from the mixing of indigenous people in Singapore, with the settlers through the ages. World66 rating: [rate it] openingHours: 9.30 am to 7pm (Tues-Sun), 1 pm to 7 pm (Mon) url: www.peranakanmuseum.sg address: 39 Armenian Street, Singapore 179941 Asian Civilisations Museum Edit This The ACM is the first museum in the region to present the broad prespective of the different Asian cultures and civilisations. World66 rating: [rate it] openingHours: 9 am to 7 pm (Tue to Sun), 1 pm to 7 pm (Mon) url: www.acm.org.sg address: Empress Place _____________Tours and Excursions Edit This These are a few of the popular attractions in Singapore Orchard Roads, Boat Quay, Little India, Chinatown, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore Million Dollar Duck Race (The), Singapore Zoological Gardens, Singapore Discovery Centre, Sentosa and many others. Singapore Botanic Gardens is one of the main attractions that you should not miss. The gardens have one of the best plant collections, especially palms. If you are a orchid lover then visit the National Orchid Garden which showcases the orchid from cultivar to native orchids. The lastest attraction is the tropical mist house which has a collection of plants from the montain forests in South-east Asia and also the VIP orchid collection. If you are keen to explore the Plant kingdom, then you should travel back in time into the Evolution Garden which brings you a journey from the fossil age to the present. It is very educational for the kids. Sunday will be a good time to have a pinic on the beautiful lawn of the Palm Valley; just pack your pinic basket and enjoy an outdoor jazz or local performance. Meanwhile, the garden is undergoing a major facelift and a lot of surprises await you in the Garden City. Also one place not to miss in singapore is Sentosa island. At least for the laser fountain show in the evenings which is of free admission. Contributors June 06, 2006 change by giorgio October 04, 2004 change by advanet January 15, 2005 change by singaporesights [Add New] Taoist and Buddhist Temples Edit This There are many taoist and buddhist temples in Singapore and they tell us alot about the people, the society and the aspirations of the people who built them. Some of these institutions are more than 100 years old. Considering that Singapore was founded in 1819, these institutions are very significant cultural heritage. Alot of history and social memories are embedded in these place. A visit to these sites is like entering a totally different cultural world. In the case of Buddhism, almost all schools of Buddhist can be found in Singapore. It is a good place to get more.. World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.perspectivejourneys.com email: info@perspectivejourneys.com Kampong Glam Walking Tour Edit This Kampong Glam is so called because the gelam tree - a relative of the eucalyptus - used to grow profusely in this area. This is a Malay name which may be translated loosely as 'Village of Gelam Trees'. However, don't turn up expecting a village here! It's now a highly built-up area with shophouses from colonial times. So it's a good place to see examples of early Singapore shophouse architecture. Today, Singapore's Malays continue to converge at Kampong Glam because the Sultan's Mosque - Singapore's largest mosque - is located here. The Sultan's Mosque has a more.. World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.etour-singapore.com Imperial Cheng Ho Singapore Harbour Cruise Edit This Join this cruise for a fascinating insight into Singapore - that can only be seen from the sea! You will pass the spot at which Raffles stepped ashore to find modern Singapore, admire the magnificent city skyline as you cruise up the Singapore River. World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.affiliate.viator.com Kebaya-A Living Art Edit This Nyonya Kebaya-A Living Art Nyonya Kebaya-A Living Art photo by: www.singaporesights.com There is an exhibition on nyonya kebaya held in Asian Civilisations Museum at Empress Place from 9/3/05 to 29/5/05. It features the best private collection of nyonya kebaya from Datin Paduka Seri Endon Mahmood of Malaysia. What is Kebaya? It is a long-sleeved, figure-hugging blouse favoured by the Peranakans women . It is usually paired off with a batik sarong. It is very elegance design like the one wear by the Singapore Girl, SIA. Do take a journey into www.singaporesights.com and discover the splendid fashion in the early 20th more.. World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.singaporesights.com Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Edit This If you like the nature part of Singapore, then do visit the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. It is managed by the National Parks Board and it is protected and experience the primary vegetation with a rich diversity of flora and fauna. It is part of the Central Catchment Areas and do take a leisure walk to the hill about 163m above MSL if not do take a virtual eco-tour at www.singaporesights.com. See u there and do bring your insect repellent along. World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.singaporesights.com ___________Day Trips Edit This Barelang Highway Bridge-1 Barelang Highway Bridge-1 guest [Add Day Trip] Pulau Bintan fishing Edit This photo The north and east coasts of Bintan are attractive tourists resorts. The main attractions are the old town of Tanjung Pinang and the relatively untouched beaches. To get there take a ferry form the Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal. The trip takes about 45-90 minutes depending on the quality of the ferry. To the north reigon of Lagoi, Bintan loses it's rugged Indonesian charm which is replaced by elegant beauty - the Indonesian government has been given the Bintan Islands north more.. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Malacca (Melaka) Edit This Melaka or Malacca is a great place to visit. It bears witness to six centuries of existence with a rich cultural heritage. The Dutch, Portuguese and English buildings and monuments reflect the former presence of these colonial powers. Malacca is also synonymous with Straits-born Chinese culture. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Batam Island Edit This Batam's Barelang Bridge-1 Batam's Barelang Bridge-1 photo by: Ahphui Batam is a small island city in the Riau Archipelago. Ferries are available daily from the World Trade Centre (WTC) (now renamed to Harbourfront MRT) and Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal (TMFT). Ferries depart approx. every 40 minutes. It is famous for it's boisterious nightlife and amazingly fast growing economy - a veritable border boom town that has been growing at 30% a year for the past 11 years.. A 24 hour visit is well worth and great value for money - a world class 4 star hotel room goes for only S$50/US$35/£16/€25 per night. People visit Batam for a more.. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Danga Gash Bay Edit This Just 15km from Singapore, it is a modern waterfront playground with great facilities and a picturesque beach. To go there, thake the train from Singapore at S$2.90/pax/way. The train is modern, efficient, clean, and air-conditioned. After that, take a taxi to Danga Bay at RM5-10 (S$2-4) It is family friendly and highly rteccomended. Visit their website for details. World66 rating: [rate it] Johor Bahru Edit This A bustling Malaysian city right at the border with Singapore. Comfortable air-conditioned busses leave at intervals of 7 minutes from Singapore and the trip takes about 30 minutes- Johor Bahru is only 10KM from Singapore's borders Johor Bahru is to Singapore as Shenzhen is to Hongkong. It is part of the Sijori Growth Triangle, alongside Indonesia's Riau Islands and Singapore. There are several shopping centres (though not all sell the real McCoy!) and restauraunts. Bargains are the main draw. To get to Johor Bahru (fondly refered to as JB by more.. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] __________People Edit This Street walkers along Orchard Road Street walkers along Orchard Road singaporesights.com Population: 3 490 356 (July 1998 est.) Age structure: 0-14 years: 21% (male 383 960; female 361 244) 15-64 years: 72% (male 1 252 427; female 1 255 795) 65 years and over: 7% (male 105 417; female 131 513) (July 1998 est.) Population growth rate: 1.2% (1998 est.) Birth rate: 13.79 births/1 000 population (1998 est.) Death rate: 4.68 deaths/1 000 population (1998 est.) Net migration rate: 2.87 migrant(s)/1 000 population (1998 est.) Sex ratio: at birth: 1.08 male(s)/female under 15 years: 1.06 male(s)/female 15-64 years: 1 male(s)/female 65 years and over: 0.8 male(s)/female (1998 est.) Infant mortality rate: 3.87 deaths/1 000 live births (1998 est.) Life expectancy at birth: total population: 78.49 years male: 75.46 years female: 81.77 years (1998 est.) Total fertility rate: 1.46 children born/woman (1998 est.) Nationality: noun: Singaporean(s) adjective: Singapore Ethnic groups: Chinese 76.4% Malay 14.9% Indian 6.4% other 2.3% Religions: Buddhist (Chinese) Muslim (Malays) Christian Hindu Sikh Taoist Confucianist Languages: Chinese (official) Malay (official and national) Tamil (official) English (official) Literacy: definition: age 15 and over can read and write total population: 91.1% male: 95.9% female: 86.3% (1995 est.) __________Beaches Edit This i Singapore beaches are dirty but well maintained and environmentally "Green". Air polution is low due to the surrounding sea. At several of the beaches, you can spend an entire day of enjoyment. Swimming is not recommended by locals. Due to the numerous ships that pass the straits of Malacca the water quality is considered poor, although it is officially within "the normal variations" and "the recreational water guideline". But there are plenty of other things to do. East Coast Park: Along the parkway between the airport and central business district is located the East Coast Park, the most popular for outdoor activities among Singaporeans. You can hire equipment for canoeing, wind surfing, cycling and roller blading. And you can book a BBQ oven for cooking. Many parts of the beach are shady, with a nice fresh breeze. Sentosa Beach: Beside the sandy white beaches are many man-made attractions, such as pedal cars, aqua-bikes, and fun bugs, and beach activities like canoeing, windsurfing, and swimming. Fascinating flora and fauna abound. You can also enjoy historical enclaves, adventure theme parks, and golf. With several five-star hotels, Sentosa Beach offers romantic dining under the stars and nighttime entertainment including a musical fountain, a night market, and the Enchanted Grove of Tembusu. Sentosa has everything a visitor could desire in a holiday venue. Changi: As one of the oldest coastal parks in Singapore, this beach brings back happy memories for the many Singaporeans who frequented it in the '60s and '70s. With beautiful white sand extending into the park at several points, the beach forms a continuous stretch of wide open area dotted with coconut palms, BBQ pits, park benches, and Shelters. A jogging track and other amenities have recently been added. Visitors can now jog or cycle along the winding tracks from Changi Point to Changi Ferry Terminal and back. This is the place where everybody would like to gather at the weekend for picnics, swimming, barbecues, or overnight camping. Relaxing here, you can look out to the sea overlooking Pulau Ubin, enjoying the gentle sea breeze rustling the coconut palms as the waves roll gently onto the white sandy beach. You can bring your own picnic or buy food at nearby Changi Village. Take the subway to Bedok or Tanah Merah Station and catch public bus SBS No.2; it takes about 30 minutes to reach Changi Village. Tip: While there, try the famous Nasi lemak, coconut rice served with fried fish at food centre stall 53 or 54 -- but be prepared to wait. __________Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This Outdoor Performance at the Esplanade Outdoor Performance at the Esplanade singaporesights.com If you are looking for entertainment, then Sungai Buloh is one of the places to go and have some fun before exploring the rest of the island. You will find many wild creature there. For those of you who want to try their luck at singing, this place has a fair few karoke lounges to keep you busy. By the way, it is estimated that Singapore hosts about 700 clubs, bars, pubs and discos. So share your thougts about them with your fellow travellers. For those animal lovers, try Night Safari. This is a night zoo where you can ride around on a tram and see nocturnal animals. Walking through this truly unique zoo is a must on any trip to Singapore. Geylang (Spore Red District) is one place where every cabby knows the way. Ask for it and you will be greatly awarded :) Display all or display just: Cafes Casinos Discos & Dancing Erotic clubs and bars Pubs Show best rated on top | Show in alphabetical order [Add Entertainment place] Zouk Edit This This disco is located at 17 Jiak Kim Street. It is probably the most popular club in town, so do not be suprised to see long queues as early as 8pm. The DJs play different music every day. Call +65-7382988 for more information what's on. For example, Fridays cater to the alternative and cool crowd with house music. Zouk has a big dance floor with two dance platforms. type: Discos & Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] Dancers Edit This photo_1 photo by: nurzuli sobahri This disco is all about dancing. Quite popular with the expat community. Also offers a dance show that is entertaining. Cover charge. Open daily from 6 pm -3 am. type: Casinos World66 rating: [rate it] address: Clark Quay tel: +65-3335535 Jazz at Southbridge Edit This i Southbridge has some of the region's best jazz artistes playing in one of the nicest most comfortable club environments in the country. The music is absolutely amazing, and the whole experience is throughly worth it. If you're into the whole night life scene, this must most certainly NOT be missed. type: Pubs World66 rating: [rate it] address: 82B Boat Quay Harrys Quayside Bar Edit This Nice jazz bar type: Pubs World66 rating: [rate it] address: 28 Boat Quay tel: +65 538 3029 Manchester United Red Café Edit This closed 2006 type: Casinos World66 rating: [rate it] address: 1 Tanglin Road tel: +65 732 0819 email: None url: None closingtime: None China Jump Bar and Grill Edit This A Hong Kong-based restaurant serving Western-style grill in the evening, the place becomes a disco at around 10 pm and transforms into one of Singapore's hottest nightspots. type: Pubs World66 rating: [rate it] address: 30 Victoria Street tel: +65 338 9388 Xenbar Edit This If you're wondering where in Sinagpore you can find all week Salsa, this is The place. It serves $5 buffettes, dishes up Salsa lessons you can take as a one time thing or over a month, and hosts two dance floors that are absolutely condusive for Salsa dancing. They also play Tango music some nights too, and host a live band occassionally. type: Casinos World66 rating: [rate it] address: 34A Pagoda Street Chintown MRT tel: 62252620 Delifrance Edit This A very popular chain of French-Themed Cafes located in many popular places around the island, as well as the airport. Food's good and prices are reasonable. type: Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.delifranceasia.com address: All around the island. Phuture Edit This In the same building as the famous Zouk club. It is rather a chill-out place. Very busy on weekends. Open Wednesday and Thursday until 2 am, weekends until 3 am. Happy hour 6-9 pm. Address=17 Jiak Kim St. Tel=+65-7382988 type: Discos & Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] Top Ten Edit This Address=05-18a Orchard Towers, 400 Orchard Rd, Tel=+65-7323077 This glitzy, multi-tiered disco attracts a lot of expats. Expensive place. Sometimes live act. Daily 5pm-3am. type: Discos & Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] China Jump Edit This Located at the CHIJMES. This place opens its doors at around 10 pm and is one of Singapore's most popular discos. Top-40 music and a rather young crowd. Very busy - long queues possible. Address= 01-07, Fountain Court, CHIJMES Tel=+65-3389388 closed down back in 2005 but was replace by another bar. (forgot the name sorry) type: Erotic clubs and bars World66 rating: [rate it] email: warrens@warrenssingapore.com Café Busybody Edit This big on desserts and ice cream type: Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: 14 Scotts Road tel: +65 736 606 DKNY Cafe Edit This type: Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: 390 Orchard Rd. tel: +65 733 4226 Traders Cafe Edit This Vast spread of local & western cuisines type: Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: 1A Cuscaden Road tel: +65 831 4374 Venom Edit This A state-of-the-art sound and lighting system spread over a main deck and an upper deck, which has a sushi bar in case you get hungry while dancing the night away. Open Tuesday-Saturday until 3 am, Sunday until 1 am. Address=Pacific Plaza, 12th Floor, 9 Scotts Rd. Tel=+65-7347677 Now closed. Another club - China Black - is in its place. type: Discos & Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] Lush Edit This For funk, trip hop and acid jazz type: Pubs World66 rating: [rate it] address: 207 River Valley Road tel: +65 7336388 Hu'u Bar Edit This Popular with the rich & beautiful type: Pubs World66 rating: [rate it] address: 71 Bras Basah Road tel: +65 338 6828 Joyce Edit This Newsroom Bar type: Discos & Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: 11Unity St robertson Walk #01-19 S237995 email: jlcoolok@hotmail.com openinghours: 5-3am tel: 6836-7870 Cafe Venezia Edit This +65 7347030 Delights with a western twist type: Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: #B1-09/10 Orchard Hotel Shopping Arcade Lam's Noodle Edit This An extraordinary blend of local food with the exquisite style of the west. This is where Yin and Yang appear in colors, tastes, textures and menus! type: Erotic clubs and bars World66 rating: [rate it] address: 399 River Valley Hardlanders Edit This type: Pubs World66 rating: [rate it] address: 231/233 River Valley Road tel: +65 8874338 __________Festivals Edit This Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival 2005 Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival 2005 www.singaporesights.com There are many colourful festivals and events held in Singapore. At the begining of the year, there is a festival called Chinese New Year which is at the begining of the year celebrated by the majority of Chinese. There are two public holidays in wich every household will do spring cleaning in advance to welcome the New Year. Next year is the year of the Rooster, one of the Chinese zodiac signs. Take a trip to Chinatown, immerse yourself into the spirit of the festive season, there will be a bazzar with a lot of New Year goodies and colorful street decorations and lightup.The area will be very crowded towards the date and it will be a great place to shop in, as well as bargain in. Contributors December 25, 2004 change by singaporesights (1 point) August 21, 2004 new by advanet [Add Festival] Singapore Fashion 08 Edit This The festival was held from 23 Mar to 3 April at Orchard Road. It was one of the most glamour event of the year. It featured the latest local and international designer fashion. Come and see for yourself at the virtual tour of SFF at www.singaporesights.com. World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.singaporesights.com address: Chingay Parade Of Dreams Edit This Chingay Parade of Dream 2005 Chingay Parade of Dream 2005 photo by: singaporesights.com Chingay began in Singapore as an expression of communal unity and celebration in 1973 to replace the absence of the traditional firecrackers released every Chinese Year after its ban in 1972. The first procession was totally Chinese with a potpourri of stilt walkers, big-headed dolls, pugisitic groups, mini opera, prancing lion and dragon dancers and flag bearers. Today, Chingay has evolved to be the grandest street parade in Asia showcasing the rich, vibrant multi-culturalsim of Singapore, and the exotic and exciting cultures from all over the world. The parade features not more.. World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.chingay.org.sg Mid-Autumn Festival 2005 Edit This Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival 2005 Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival 2005 photo by: www.singaporesights.com Once again Chinatown has been dressed up for the Mid-Autumn Festival.It was a fantastic evening, with a street procession, dragon and lion dances, and even a spectacular fireworks display during the opening ceremony. To experience the grand opening, take a visual tour at singaporesights.com for the coverage. World66 rating: [rate it] Singapore Arts Festival 2005-The Season of Brilliance Edit This Singapore Arts Festival 2005 Singapore Arts Festival 2005 photo by: www.singaporesights.com This year the Singapore Arts Festival begin from 26 May to 26 June 2005. An international arts festival with a distinctive Asian flavour, the 2005 Singapore Arts Festival will feature some 4 400 artists from 27 countries and regions in 22 main productions and over 400 free performances, exhibitions and special events, offering something for everyone. Take a virtual tour of the Arts festival and discover the brilliant gems in the arts from all over the world at http://www.singaporesights.com/events-singapore-arts-festival-2005.htm See you there!!! World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.singaporesights.com Thaipusam Edit This photo_2 Thaipusam is celebrated by the Hindu community in Singapore, Malaysia, Southern India and Sri Lanka.This festival commermorates the devotion of Idumban, a devotee of Lord Subramaniam, who received great burden of offerings to pay homage to his deity. Today, it is believed that any devotee carrying a kavadi in fulfillment of vows will have their wishes granted. In order to prepare for the procession, the devotee has to be a strict vegetarians, offer prayer and observing austerities for a month before the festival. The procession will begin from Sri Srinivasa Perumal more.. World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.singaporesights.com Singapore Fashion Festival 2005 Edit This x SFF 05 photo by: www.singaporesights.com The festival was held from 23 Mar to 3 April at Orchard Road. It was one of the most glamourous events of the year. It featured the latest local and international designer fashions. Come and see for yourself at the virtual tour of SFF at www.singaporesights.com. World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.singaporesights.com address: __________Things to do Edit This photo Jimmy Harris [Add Activity] Changi Golf Clubsss Edit This The Changi Golf Club was founded in 1946. type: Golf World66 rating: [rate it] address: 20 Netheravon Road, Changi, Singapore 508505 tel: Tel: +65-5455133 Fax: +65-5452531 Executive Golf Club Edit This Tel=4532700 type: Golf World66 rating: [rate it] |