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Tours In Singapore

  • August 25, 2009
  • Rated 5 of 5 by Annneocy from Singapore, Singapore
Tours In Singapore

If there is one word that best captures Singapore, it is "unique". A dynamic city rich in contrast and colour, you’ll find a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture here. Brimming with unbridled energy, this little dynamo in Southeast Asia embodies the finest of both East and West.



A single day’s trail will take you from the past to the future, from exotic ethnic enclave to efficient business centre, from serene gardens to sleek skyscrapers.

Start your day with a hearty breakfast amidst lush vegetation with Singapore’s very own orang utans. Then take a step back in time as you enter a traditional Chinese temple, Muslim mosque, Hindu temple and Christian church – all in the same neighbourhood.

Return to the present by strolling down Orchard Road, picking up the latest fashion trends and entertaining local catch phrases along the way.



A simple meal is made memorable when drifting along the Singapore Sightseeing River on a traditional bumboat. Step off the boat and get catapulted 60 metres into the air on a reverse bungy ride! More laughter and fun is in store if you board an amphibious "duck" to explore the city, in the company of its wacky guides.

After a day of excitement, retreat into the peaceful sanctuary of our acclaimed spa, just a stone’s throw away from the best business facilities in the world.

When recharged, give yourself at least an hour to enjoy a customary Chinese tea ceremony before you step into a world-class venue to catch a Broadway musical.

With its friendly and welcoming people, state-of-the-art infrastructure and something new happening everyday, Singapore is a holiday like no other.

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Singapore Overview

  • April 16, 2009
  • Rated 5 of 5 by Drever from Ayr
Singapore Overview

Lying almost on the equator, Singapore is a thriving city-state with the busiest harbour in the world. Indeed it was realising its strategic position on world trade routes and its large natural harbour that persuaded Sir Stamford Raffles of the British East India Company to establish a colony here. Raffles founded Singapore City in 1819. As part of his grand plan for the city he recommended setting aside different areas of the town for the each of the various ethnic groups

This former trading post and colony has carved a unique niche for itself in its two centuries of existence - offering a combination of modern skyscrapers, remnants of tropical rainforest and colourful ethnic urban areas, each with distinct characteristics. While Chinese, Indian and Malay form the backbone of the population it also carries a huge foreign resident and transit population of Americans, Burmese, Europeans, Indonesians, Japanese and other Asians.

Arab Street, centre of the Arabian quarter, is the traditional home of Singapore’s textile dealers. It is also a good place for general shopping. Chinatown is a bustling and colourful area with shops, teahouses and restaurants, and with several temples such as the Budda Tooth Temple and the Sri Mariamman Temple, the oldest Hindu national monument in Singapore. Serangoon Road is the centre of Little India. It is the area to poke around for bangles, gold jewellery, silk saris and Indian spices.

No trip to Singapore would be complete without a visit to the world-famous Raffles Hotel for a ‘Singapore Sling’ in the Long Bar. A statue of Sir Stamford Raffles stands on the banks of the Singapore River where he first set foot in the then fishing village. Singapore has fulfilled his dreams in spectacular fashion! Nearby is Parliament House, the oldest government building in the city.

Raffles originally decided on five quays. Of these, Boat Quay, Clark Quay and Robertson Quay lines the river through the heart of the city. Boat Quay flanks the river opposite Raffles landing site. It has now become one of Singapore’s most popular bar and recreation areas, with traditional shop-houses converted into restaurants and clubs. Upriver on the same side of the river is Clarke Quay a complex of colonial warehouses converted into bars, outdoor restaurants, clubs, souvenir shops and mobile stalls that present the ‘Old Singapore’ to the tourists.

Orchard Road is the ‘Fifth Avenue’ or ‘Oxford Street’ of Singapore, and just as bustling, with its vast luxury malls, shops ranging from stores to sellers of souvenir tat, as well as cafes and restaurants.

The Botanic Gardens, over 52 hectares (128 acres) of landscaped parkland and primary jungle to the west of the city contains a wide range of animal and plant life. Within the gardens is the National Orchid Garden, which has the largest collection in the world.

Other interesting attractions in Singapore City include the Singapore Art Museum, the Asian Civilization Museum; the National Museum & Art Gallery; the Singapore Mint Coin Gallery.

As well as the wealth of tourist attraction one of the most noticeable features of this bustling city-state is its cleanness. Crime is almost unknown due in part to the severe punishments metered out to those that transgress. With warm and humid temperatures throughout the year Singapore has no distinct wet or dry season. It is compact and contains a wealth of interesting places for tourists to visit. Its one drawback is the high cost of dining.

From journal A Two Day Stopover in Singapore

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Images of Singapore

  • September 6, 2006
  • Rated 4 of 5 by writeonthespot from Bacolod, Philippines
Images of Singapore

It’s like a museum, a magical show and an adventure trail molded into one. Our visit at the Images of Singapore started with a short multimedia show that explains the history and early beginnings of the city-state. Colorful lights, smoke machine, and moving portraits, that reminds you of Harry Potter, delight a small audience that are seated in a cargo-ship inspired theatre.

After awhile, we were ushered inside the Singapore Adventure part of the exhibit. Human-sized wax figures of historical personas are displayed in every scene that marked Singapore’s milestones. Colorful backdrop and real-life settings, along with clothes that hint the era, bring the mannequins to life. We passed through small corridors, mini forests, stairs and bridges to get to the next era which was about the Singaporean celebrations. Indian, Malay, Chinese and Eurasian holidays and events are depicted in the wax exhibit. It also included religious celebrations of Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus and Christians. Then the last leg of the exhibit was about modern Singapore. Funny because there were some live people who mix with the wax mannequins and they bring thrill, and shrills, from visitors. The last one is in a large studio-type room with a small stage at the center and a Singaporean soldier who poses with anyone who wants their photos taken. Then it exits to the souvenir shop and the Tastes of Singapore restaurant.

The Images of Singapore is just across the Skytower at the Imbiah Lookout. Entrance costs SGD10 for adults and SGD7 for kids age 3-12 years old. If it’s part of the Imbiah Lookout package, you get an instant prize and a 20% discount at the Tastes of Singapore. It is open daily from 9am with its last admission is at 6:30pm.

From journal Rain of Fun at Magical Sentosa

Walking Around Singapore's Historic Heart

  • June 8, 2006
  • Rated 5 of 5 by paddylatino from Singapore, Singapore
Walking Around Singapore's Historic Heart

First, visit www.iguides.biz, where you can have a preview of the free audio guide, and you'll get the picture (or get the sound, I should say). Then podcast it directly to your computer, sync with your mp3 player, print out the map and away you go! Stamford Raffles, Sang Nila Utama, Armenians (speaking some Armenian), Indian convicts, French nuns, they're all there, even a ghost... And all accompanied by a music and FX soundtrack that mixes ambient with classical, lion-roars with seagulls' cries.

From journal An iPod Walk Around Singapore's Colonial Heart

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City Tour

  • February 12, 2005
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Slaney from Sheffield, United Kingdom
City Tour

We were collected in a minibus from the hotel at 1:30pm and taken to a shopping mall, where we had approximately 30 minutes' wait for others to assemble. Our first stop was Chinatown, where we visited a temple, then onto Mount Faber, passing housing projects on the way. These are areas of apartments, each with their own schools, play areas, medical centres, community centres, etc., like small towns.

Mount Faber has the most spectacular views of Singapore and access to the cable cars on the island of Sentosa (the zoological gardens are here). This tour did not include a cable-car ride, but there was time to admire the pools with goldfish and get a drink.

Our next stop was the Botanical gardens, famous for its orchids. The stop was only 20 minutes, and under normal circumstances, it would not have been long enough to view the gardens. However, as it was pouring with rain, we whizzed round quickly, and although we missed most of the orchids, we were glad to get back on the bus. This did not make us appreciate the beauty of the orchids any the less and we marvelled at them growing outdoors instead of in hot houses.

The final stop was a mall in Little India, where there was Indian food and cheap leather shoes, amongst other things. We reached the hotel at 5pm after a very enjoyable trip, feeling that we had seen a lot of Singapore in so short a time.

From journal Stop-over in Singapore

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