Must-See Tour Tour Around Singapore Formula One Route

Suntec City is the embodiment of a small country’s big aspirations – the world’s biggest fountain is here, an 85-ton cast-bronze ring almost Towering 50 feet over its gaping visitors, meant to bring good luck through the powers of feng shui. Suntec City is the realization of the aspirations of a small country great – the world’s largest fountain here, a 85-ton cast-bronze ring which towered nearly 50 feet above the gaping visitors, meant to bring good fortune through the power of feng shui.

Shopping center in Chinatown, Singapore

Singapore’s Chinatown is the original Singapore, cleaned up for the tourists. Singapore’s Chinatown is a native of Singapore, which cleaned up for tourists. Gone are the street vendors and the petty crime of yesteryear, with gleaming renovated shophouses and malls standing in their stead. Gone was the street vendors and petty crime from the past, with a sparkling renovated shophouses and shopping malls standing in their locker.

Shopping Center on Orchard Road, Singapore

Orchard Road is where the world goes to shop when in Singapore: a long, leafy stretch of shopping centers strung end to end, each a separate world unto itself with warrens of stores numbering in the thousands! Orchard Road is the place where the world went to shop while in Singapore: a long, leafy stretch of shopping centers tense end to the other, each a separate world with Warren store numbering in the thousands!

Singapore Zoo – Worldwide Wildlife Without Cages

Located in a region known for its intense levels of biodiversity, the Singapore Zoo showcases Southeast Asia’s wildlife as a regional destination no other can. Located in an area known as the level of intense biodiversity, Singapore Zoo display wildlife in Southeast Asia as a destination other regions can not.
Of course, the appeal of the zoo goes far beyond the regional species – the Singapore Zoo houses almost 4.000 animals in its 40 hectares, giving visitors the chance to come eyeballs-to-eyeballs with Orangutans, white tigers, Kangaroos, Elephants, baboons, Boaz , polar bears, and New World monkeys, among others. Of course, the zoo attraction far beyond regional species – Singapore Zoo houses nearly 4,000 animals in 40 acres, giving visitors the chance to come eye-ball to eye ball with orangutans, white tigers, kangaroos, elephants, baboons, Boaz, polar bears, and the New World monkeys, among others.

WIVR Express

WIVR Express is a cosy little hostel in the city area.

Located near Bugis MRT station, Lavender MRT station and Farrer Park MRT station, travelling around is a breeze.

Just 10 minutes' walk from Singapore's most popular 24-hr shopping centre, Mustafa Centre, you can shop all you like at anytime of the day.

A Beary Good Hostel

Special midweek rates going as low as SGD10** (limited beds) - grab it while you can!

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a beary good hostel is a charming little backpackers hostel located in the ever popular Pagoda Street in Chinatown, Singapore.

Tresor Tavern HOSTEL

Tresor Tavern is not your ordinary hostel. We make our guest's experience truly special and memorable. Tresor Tavern is perfect for backpackers and budget-conscious tourists. As a testament to our unique hostel in Singapore, we have been featured in the local media, both print and television.

Tresor Tavern offers several cool, air-conditioned rooms with 80 dormitory-style beds. We are located near Bugis and Little India, right at the heart of Singapore! We are easily accessible from all types of transportation including MRT, public buses, and taxis. Because of our central location, many of Singapore famous attractions are just right at our doorstep.

G4 Station

Singapore. A multi racial and unique country. With over 4 million people in its demographic and a wholesome mixed culture, strategically positioned in Southeast Asia, Singapore is a fore frontal of a business hub.

River City Inn

Our newly opened hostel is in the heart of the Singapore city, less than 3 minutes walk away from the Singapore River, and 5 minutes walk away from a MRT (tube/metro) train station.

River City Inn is a family-owned and operated hostel. As travellers ourselves, we know that affordability should never compromise hospitality. Everything you need to provide a comfortable stay are available: Free Wi-Fi, Clean Sheets, Good Breakfast, Air-Conditioning, and more!

But at River Inn, we aim to offer something more. After you have explored the winding streets of Singapore, experienced the different cultures, delighted your taste buds and worn your shoes under the sweltering heat, we want to welcome you back. We want to offer you a place to unwind, write your journal, talk to other travelers and share stories. We aim not only to provide a bed for the night, but a space for the exchange of ideas, inspirations, personal reflections and growth. Because that is what traveling is about.

Costa Sands Resort (DE) YH

Located in the east, Costa Sands Resort (Downtown East) remains a popular choice holiday destination if you are looking for a quick getaway. The resort's popularity has also grown in terms of new facilities and amenities added to offer guests a home away from home.

In Costa Sands Resort (Downtown East), guests can enjoy a range of activities such as exploring the resort, having a BBQ cookout, swimming, enjoying fun time at Wild Wild Wet or bowling.

Sentosa island

Sentosa island is not a theme park and is no where near Disneyland; but most tourists visit this key tourist spot of Singapore. One even told me you have not seen Singapore if you have not been to Sentosa!! Ok ok! Sentosa is a relaxing place to go to, but be prepared to pay entrance fees for most of the major tourist attractions. =P

Journey to the Underwater World

You don’t need to dive deep into the sea to come close with these captivating giant sea creatures. They are all gliding graciously around you, and yes, above you too!

Suntec City - Laser Show at Fountain of Wealth

A short clip of Precious Moments laser show on water screen at the Fountain of Wealth at Suntec City, Singapore on Christmas day. Quality is not good though, don’t expect much from a cellphone video cam.

Christmas holidays

2 more days to Christmas, means another 9 more days to a brand new year! How time flies… Another set of X’mas pics taken from Orchard road to Somerset, Singapore. Should be the last set for Orchard road, if I didn’t go there again to take more pics. However, I still have many X’mas photos taken from elsewhere and will publish them soon!
The Sweet Family is here again, somewhere along the roadside.

“Have a white christmas” with Mr Condom. =P He says it loud at Orchard road.

Spot the Aquatic Creatures

Around 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered by ocean. Three billion years prior to the movement of animal and plant life on land, life within the ocean had already evolved. We are really lucky to have the chance to see those amazingly beautiful fishes and exotic marine creatures from the underwater world in aquariums like Qianhu Fish Farm in Singapore.
These shy aquarium habitants are popular pet fish commonly known as Discus. They have brilliant colours on their “discus” body and are a genus of freshwater cichlid.

Living in Singapore

Fanciful motorbike full of sunflowers, even the rider’s jacket and helmet have sunflowers all over. I’ve seen this sunflower-themed bike at least twice in Singapore, if there is only one such bike… Wonder if this is some sort of an advertisment related to sunflowers? If one day I saw a sunflower on the road, I guess I knew where it came from… Oh my, just noticed that he seemed to be wearing a Singapore flag in front of him!

Merlion Roars at The Esplanade & Singapore Flyer

A picturesque shot taken past midnight at the Merlion Park, one of the famous landmarks of great cities of the world.

With Singapore Flyer in the background, this is the world’s first floating stage – Marina Bay Floating Stadium (???????) which was completed in 2007. It will be used to hold the opening and closing ceremonies of the inaugural 2010 Summer Youth Olympics. On August 9, the floating stadium will be under the spotlight during the 43rd National Day celebrations! And that’s in less than a week’s time!

Singapore Chill Out

You enjoyed your day trip very much in Chinatown. Did I hear the party animal growling in you? It’s time to chill out! Let’s go to Clarke Quay for some atmospheric nightspots, within walking distance from Chinatown. Here you can find dance floors, yuppie pubs, bistros, restaurants and galleries in this very happening pedestrian mall.

The Dark Side of Singapore

You suppose Singapore is a concrete jungle city, sprouted with skyscrapers and high-rise buildings. When dusk falls, streets are well-lit, clean and safe. The city is never too dark to explore. So, what’s so “dark” about this sunny island? Wait till you embark on the journey into the deep tropical forest in Mandai you’ll know.
Look, something is crossing our path in the dark. What’s the big deal? Stray cats are seen everywhere on the island. But hey? Cat? How could it be that big?! I heard someone saying “it’s a fishing cat, silly.”

Henderson Waves | Singapore Changi Airport | Kampong Glam

Always blogging, even busily watching the exciting Beijing Olympic Games! Well well, the photo below was taken from Mount Faber (???). MOUNT Faber? It may sound like a “mountain” but it is just a small hill standing at a height of 105 metres. The highest hill in Singapore is Bukit Timah Hill with a height of 164 metres only.
At Mount Faber, which is part of the 9-km long Southern Ridges, you will enjoy the panoramic views of the central business district area, cable cars that connect to the touristy Sentosa island and other areas in the South. The photo below depicts the typical skyline of Singapore, with tall commercial buildings located in the business district area that loom over the colourful residential buildings.

Little India

Little India is Singapore’s Indian heartland, yet another cultural heritage site in Singapore. It used to be a division where Indian immigrants would reside in olden days, but under Singapore government’s policy for racial harmony, the immigrant population (just like Chinese and other immigrants) was spatially segregated into different parts of the islands.

Singapore Food & Shopping Paradise

Singapore is definitely a shopping paradise; you can find cheap and good items all over the city. Though there are mid-year sales and final-year sales going on every year, I would say that sales are literally going on all year round. Shop till you drop!
And did I mention Singapore is a food paradise too? You name it, we have it. Food centres are everywhere to make sure that you never miss your meals! Apart from Chinese, Malay and Indian food, this cosmopolitan country has a wide variety of food that includes Korean, Japanese, Thai, Indonesian, American, French, Vietnamese, Mexican, Italian, Swiss, German and a long list to go…

Uniquely Singapore

I have been going around Singapore(???) these few days, trying to explore every nook and canny of my homeland. Did I say explore? Yes! You must be wondering why I didn’t blog about my own country, despite that I have published 160 over posts since April ‘08 in this travel photo blog, yet all are not related to Singapore! I admit that I took for granted everything I had back home. But now, I can tell you that Singapore is definitely MORE BEAUTIFUL than ever!

Helix bridge opening

The world’s first double helix structural bridge is officially open to the public on 24 April 2010. Named the Helix Bridge, the pedestrian bridge took two years to complete and it connects to Singapore’s second casino resort, Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort. Being touted as an architectural marvel, the curved structure is built with special stainless steel tubes that are assembled in spiral fashion with great precision.

Chinese New Year in Lion city

You gonna see a series of posts in “red” cos Chinese New Year is coming soon and red is liberally used in all decorations! This year, the first day of of the first lunar month falls on 26 Jan.
Chinese homes are often decorated with paper cutouts (剪纸) of Chinese auspicious phrases and New Year’s couplets (春联) written on two strips of red papers, fresh flowers, plants and red lanterns that you can see here. Traditionally, lanterns are believed to scare away evil spirits while brightening the mood with the red glow of good luck.