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PLACES OF INTEREST IN SINGAPORE
1.
Animal, bird and
aquatic life
2. Gardens, parks & Nature reserves
3.
Landmarks & Memorials
4. Museums
5. Singapore's Islands
6. Themed Attraction
7. Places of Worship
8. Suburban Singapore
SINGAPORE'S ISLANDS
SENTOSA -
Singapore's Discovery Island
Sentosa, Singapore's holiday resort island, can be reached by air,
land or sea. Cable cars leave from Mount Faber and the World Trade Centre
(WTC) for Sentosa; a ride which offers a panoramic view of the Singapore
harbour. Sentosa can also be reached via ferries from the WTC or overland
by the Causeway-bridge.
Sentosa offers a host of attractions for the whole family. So if you want
to explore the island properly it is a good idea to check into one of its
two luxury resort hotels for a night or two. The Beaufort Sentosa and the
Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa Beach Resort offer all the facilities and
amenities you would expect of a top quality resort, with the emphasis on
watersports and golf, provided by two challenging 18-hole courses.
Getting there: Day and
evening package with pick-up from the hotel are available. Contact your
tour operator. Or, take SBS Bus 65, 143 from Orchard Road, or 61, 84, 143,
145, 166 from Chinatown to WTC. From WTC, take the Sentosa Bus Service A
(bus terminal across from the WTC), Sentosa Ferry, Cable Car, or walk
across the causeway bridge to Sentosa. Alternatively, take the MRT to
Tiong Bahru (W3) and transfer to Sentosa Bus Service B or C.
KUSU & ST
JOHN's ISLANDS
Kusu is a small island, sacred to both Muslims and Taoists, which has
stunning views of the Singapore mainland and a good swimming lagoon.
Legend has it that Kusu was a giant sea turtle which transformed itself
into a large rock to save shipwrecked sailors. Taoists make an annual
pilgrimage to the Tua Pekong Temple on Kusu during the ninth lunar month.
St John's Island is a large, hilly island with shaded walking paths,
swimming lagoons and grassy clearings that are perfect for informal
soccer. It is a popular site for weekend getaways and camping trips. Allow
at least a half day for lazing about the island.
Getting there: Mondays to Saturdays, two ferry services at 10am and 1.30pm
ply between the World Trade Centre and the two islands. On Sundays and
public holidays there are six services, at 9.45am, 11.15am, 12.45pm,
2.15pm, 3.45pm and 5.15pm. Telephone 6270 3918 for enquiries.
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PULAU
UBIN
This is a delightful retreat from the bustle of Singapore - an island
with a rural lifestyle that has changed little in 30 years. Traditional
fishing huts called kelongs are built on stilts over the sea, while
orchard trees, shrubs and flowers abound. Visitors can see a duck farm, a
prawn farm, go camping and enjoy good hiking areas. There is a lake in a
disused quarry and one of the favourite pastimes is to hire a bike and
pedal around the island.
There is plenty of wildlife, including the Purple Jungle Fowl, a wild bird
from which all the world's domestic chickens are descended. A seafood
restaurant offers delicious fresh seafood. Allow a half
to a whole day to enjoy the island.
Getting there: Take the MRT
to Tanah Merah (E9) station, then take SBS bus no. 2 to Changi Point. Walk
across to Changi Jetty where bumboats leave frequently for Pulau Ubin.
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SISTERS
ISLAND
This Southern island is perfect for swimming, snorkelling and scuba
diving, although currents at Sisters Island can be strong, so it is
suitable for experienced divers only. Pack a picnic and stay the whole
day.
Getting there: To get to the island it is necessary to hire a boat from
Jardine Steps or Clifford Pier as there is no regular ferry service.
THEMED ATTRACTIONS
BOAT QUAY/SINGAPORE RIVER/CLARKE QUAY
Once
traders' bumboats jostled for space in the Singapore River to offload
their cargoes. Now all but a few of the bumboats have gone, but new life
has been breathed into the old shophouses and godowns along the river
banks. Boat Quay and Clarke Quay have been completely renovated and the
Singapore River transformed into the city's newest leisure and
entertainment centre. More than 35 bars and restaurants have opened in
Boat Quay featuring al fresco dining along the riverbank. Allow three
hours.
Just up-river stands Clarke Quay, where shoppers can enjoy the festival
atmosphere while hunting for bargains in 176 airconditioned godowns and
shophouses. Clarke Quay has its own seafood, fruit and vegetable market,
as well as 40 push-carts selling unique knick-knacks such as pottery,
jewellery and woodcraft. Bars, discos, restaurants and a Disney-style
Adventure Ride also pull in the crowds.
Getting there: Boat Quay is
a short walk from Raffles Place MRT (C1). Clarke Quay can be reached by
bumboat from Boat Quay.
GUINNESS
WORLD OF RECORDS
Exhibition Facts and feats from the Guinness Book of Records are on
display in the first exhibition of its kind in Southeast Asia. Using
three-dimensional life-size replicas and audio-visual presentations,
spectacular human endeavours are re-lived. Sports records can be accessed
through a computerised Sports Data Bank. Records which have been claimed
in Singapore are in a special Singapore and Asia showcase. Allow an hour.
Opening hours: 1O.OOam to
7.00pm daily.
Location: 1 Maritime Square #02-70, World Trade Centre Singapore 0409 Tel:
6271 8344.
Getting there: Take the MRT to Tanjong Pagar (W1), then take a taxi or SBS
bus 10, 30, 97 or 100.
NEW MING VILLAGE
The Ming and
Qing Dynasties saw the art of porcelain-making in China reach its zenith.
This village makes reproductions from that era using age-old techniques
and decorative forms. Visitors can watch the craftsmen at work and choose
from an extensive selection of porcelain on sale. Allow 45 minutes.
Opening hours: 9am to 5.30pm daily.
Location: 32 Pandan Road, Singapore 2260 Tel: 6265 7711.
Getting there: Take the MRT to Clementi (W8), then take a taxi or take SBS
78.
SINGAPORE
SCIENCE CENTRE
More than 600 exhibits make the world of science instantly accessible
to children and adults alike. A highlight is the Aviation Gallery which
introduces the principles of flight and examines how man has explored the
skies. The Centre includes an Omnimax Theatre with massive screens and
wrap-around sound where Omnimax movies are shown. There is also a
Planetarium Show which takes visitors on a planet to planet excursion.
Allow one to two hours.
Opening hours: 10am to 6pm (closed on Mondays).
Location: Science Centre Road, Singapore 2260 Tel: 6560 3316.
Getttng there: Take the MRT to Jurong East (W9), then take SBS 336.
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