Sunday, October 7, 2007

The Best of Singapore's Attraction

My first step of preparation -- research.

Asian Civilisations Museum
Armenian Street

Botanic Gardens
Cluny Road

Cable Car
Maritime Square

Chinese & Japanese Gardens
Yuan Ching Road

Haw Par Villa
Pasir Panjang

** Jurong Birdpark
Jurong Hill
The more than 8,000 birds are not the only attractions at this breathtaking park. Check out the Waterfall Aviary, enjoy a scenic Panorail ride and watch the Birds of Prey show.
Open: 9am to 5pm daily.
Admission: $14.00 (A), $7.00 (C).
Getting there: From Boon Lay MRT Station, take bus service 251 or 194.


Malay Village
Geylang Serai

Royal Selangor
Clarke Quay

** Night Safari
Mandai Lake Road
The world's first and only Night Safari combines the comfort of a zoo with the excitement and environment of a natural wildlife park. See some 1,200 nocturnal animals under subtle artificial lighting.
Open: 7:30pm to midnight daily.
Admission: $18.00 (A), $9.00 (C).
Getting there: From Ang Mo Kio MRT Station, take bus service 138. From Choa Chu Kang MRT Station, take TIBS bus service 927.


** Raffles Hotel
Beach Road
Singapore's most graceful landmark now has a shopping arcade, romantic courtyards and a Victorian styled theatre, Jubilee hall. Do enjoy the famous Singapore Sling at the Long Bar or the Bar & Billiard Room.
Getting there: Alight at City Hall MRT Station


Science Centre
Jurong

** Sentosa
Sentosa Island
Singapore's resort playground has a variety of activities for everyone - from exciting, panoramic rides to nature trails and lots of rich history.
Admission to Sentosa Island: $2 (A & C), with separate transport charge.
Getting there: Hop onto Sentosa bus service (7am-11pm daily) from HarbourFront Centre.
Bus fare (excludes Sentosa admission): $1 (A & C)


Singapore Art Museum
Bras Basah Road

** Singapore Discovery Centre
Upper Jurong Road
Following a $25 million makeover, this state-of-art facility has high-tech interactive exhibits in five thematic galleries showcasing Singapore's past, present and future. The new Singapore Discovery Centre also focuses on challenging issues that continue to shape Singapore as a nation.
Open: 9am to 6pm (Tues to Sun), 9am to 8pm (Sat).
Getting there: Take bus 193 from Boon Lay MRT station.


Singapore City Gallery
Maxwell Road

** Singapore Zoo
Mandai Lake Road
The zoo's open plan concept allows you to see 2,000 animals in natural enclosures. Do catch the animal shows for perfect photo opportunities and an entertaining time. Animal rides and feeding times shouldn't be missed either.
Open: 8:30am to 6pm daily.
Admission: $14.00 (A), $7.00 (C).
Getting there (See Night Safari): From Ang Mo Kio MRT Station, take bus service 138. From Choa Chu Kang MRT Station, take TIBS bus service 927.

** Underwater World
Sentosa Island
The largest tropical oceanarium in Asia has a tunnel running through a large tank which is especially fascinating during feeding times.
Open: 9am to 9pm daily.
Admission: $17.30 (A), $11.20 (C) inclusive of admission to the Dolphin Lagoon.
Getting there (See Sentosa): Hop onto Sentosa bus service (7am-11pm daily) from HarbourFront Centre.

Volcanoland
Sentosa Island

** Top priority/target places to visit

Source: The Map of Singapore

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