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The Raffles Hotel is a grand Victorian edifice rising from the
pavements of the colonial district. Its elegant charm has enticed
writers and entertainers such as Somerset Maugham, Rudyard...
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Chinatown is set against the backdrop of Singapore's modern
infrastructure and the prosperous financial district. It is a
crowded and colourful network of streets and alleyways contained by
Upper...
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The first Indian settlers arrived with Sir Stamford Raffles in
the early 19th century, bringing with them colourful silks,
aromatic spices, incense and other accoutrements of Indian culture.
They...
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Kampong Gelam is said to have taken its name from the Gelam
tribe of sea gypsies who lived in the original Malay village
southwest of the Rochor River. Sir Stamford Raffles allotted the
area as an...
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The Singapore Zoo has been thoughtfully created to simulate the
natural habitats of its resident animals. Eight zones recreate the
geographic regions of the animals indigenous to it and include...
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The park is contained within a 20-hectare (49-acre) stretch of
land in the Jurong Lake area. It is one of the world's most
extensive bird collections and the largest in South East Asia.
Eight...
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The beautifully restored building (formerly St Joseph's School
for boys) rests serenely on Bras Basah Road. The museum has 14
galleries that showcase the national art collection and plays host
to...
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The Botanical Gardens sweep across an area of 52 hectares (128
acres) constituted by primary forest and specialty gardens in close
proximity to the city centre. The National Orchid Garden is...
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Singapore and Rio de Janeiro are the world's only two cities to
contain primary rainforest within their boundaries. Bukit Timah is
located seven miles (12km) from Singapore's centre. It is...
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Chinese and Japanese landscape designs are embodied in these
neighbouring gardens. The Imperial Sung Dynasty style is clipped to
perfection within the13-hectare (33-acre) Chinese Garden. It...
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The theme-park island is a popular weekend spot and one of the
most visited attractions in Singapore. A day's excursion could turn
into an overnight stay in any one of the hotels or camping...
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It was here, during WW II, that Allied POW soldiers were
subjected to harsh treatment at the hands of their Japanese
captors. Changi Prison is still in use as a correctional facility
and it is the...
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The island of Ubin provides a peaceful interlude to the city's
bustle and can be reached by boat from Changi Point. The boat docks
at Ubin village, a Malay settlement where houses perch quietly...
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Located along Pasir Panjang Road, Haw Par Villa was previously
known as Tiger Balm Gardens and subsequently renamed after its
original owners. The Aw brothers, Boon Haw and Boon Par (who...
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On the fringe of the Arts Belt and close to several art museums,
the 2nd red dot design museum was established in Singapore in
November 2005. It is the host of the red dot design awards,...
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Animal lovers of all ages shouldn't miss a trip to Underwater
World where kids can learn about all things aquatic as well as get
the opportunity to swim with dolphins, dive with dugongs and...
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The perfect place for active and inquiring young minds, the
Singapore Discovery Centre is a great place to bring the kids for
the day. Children will love the colourful exhibits which will...
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The 'Temple of Heavenly Bliss, the Thian Hock Keng Temple is the
oldest of the Chinese Hokkien temples in Singapore. Built in 1839
in a traditional southern Chinese architectural style, not a...
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The Asian Civilisations Museum is one of Singapore's finest,
certainly the most comprehensive. Its collections of furniture,
jade, porcelain, fine arts, and other artefacts from the...
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Singapore certainly is a vibrant place, and in many ways,
Orchard Road is the city-state's beating heart. The retail and
entertainment centre of Singapore, 'Orchard' (as the surrounding
area is...
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Singapore's equivalent of the London Eye, the Singapore Flyer is
an enormous Ferris Wheel that doubles as an excellent urban
observation point. The Flyer is an incredible 42 storeys, or 541
feet...
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Singapore's Gardens by the Bay consists of three distinct
waterfront gardens in the city's Marina Bay area. The initiative
was started as a means to transform Singapore from a mere 'Garden
City'...
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Singapore's neighbourhood of Geylang is strange, in that
although it looks and feels a typically 'Asian' neighbourhood, it
is actually quite different from the rest of Singapore, which has
seen...
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Drawing an astounding two million visitors in its first nine
months of opening, the theme park and resort area of Universal
Studios Singapore is proving to be as popular as its counterparts
in the...
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