Night Safari Singapore
Travel to Singapore December 13th, 2009
At sunset, there was a different world. In the Night Safari, you can come face to face with rhino, heard the shriek of striped hyenas or watch giraffes walk gracefully in the meadow, under the silence of the night.
First-class zoo features over 900 animals of 135 exotic species in eight zones are created to simulate geographic zones like the Southeast Asian rainforest, African savanna, Nepalese river valley, desert Pampa of South America and the jungles of Burma.
Explore yourself in the pedestrian lane, or to relax in a tram ride – whatever you choose, Night Safari is a wild adventure that you should not miss.
Tourism Awards Winners 2004, 2003, 2000, 1999, 1997 and 1996 – Leisure Attraction of the Year.
Underwater World Singapore
Travel to Singapore December 9th, 2009
Situated on Sentosa, Underwater World Singapore is a place of dreams that show the stunning beauty of an inspiring very different world beneath the sea. The visitors can enjoy the exciting experience through interactive activities and interesting exhibits, before arriving at the peak of the event: a 83-meter long tunnel in a spectacular, showing a graceful stingrays, sharks and scary farrago other fish.
Do not forget to watch two new shows at the Underwater World Singapore:
1. Ray of Fun, a stingray pool is stunning, in which the fish-rays will come out of the water and straight into our hands! Visitors can connect directly with fish, stingrays our special here, with touching and feeding them. This unforgettable experience will be very fun! Read the rest of this entry »
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Travel to Singapore December 5th, 2009
Chinatown in Singapore starts from about the year 1821, when China’s first ship junk arrived from Xiamen, Fujian province in China. The passengers all men, and then build a house in the south of Singapore River, which is now known as Telok Ayer. Chinatown’s name in the local tongue – Niu Che Shui (Water Buffalo Railway) came from the situation at that time, which should take fresh water from wells in the Ann Siang Hill and Spring Street, using oxen-drawn carriage.
However, not all parts of Chinatown inhabited by people of China. Al Abrar Mosque at Telok Ayer Street, and Jamae Mosque and Sri Mariamman Temple on South Bridge Road becomes a real witness to an atmosphere of racial and religious harmony in Singapore.
Chinatown can be divided into four main districts – Kreta Ayer, Telok Ayer, Tanjong Pagar and Bukit Pasoh – each with its own uniqueness. Activity center is located in the region Trengganu / Smith Streets.
Geylang Serai Singapore
Travel to Singapore December 1st, 2009
Geylang Serai is the cultural center of Malays in Singapore. In Malay Village, you can wander through time and explore the traditional lifestyle of Malays in ‘Kampung Days’, back to the 1950s and 1960s! Or, direct experience of traditional arts and crafts like batik Malays, make a kite, and play like a top village.
Cultural Museum displays a collection of interesting artifacts, such as looms, musical instruments and traditional Malays wedding exhibition, complete with hand sewn dresses, various accessories, as well as a Bride Room. In the Muslim Showcase, Hall of Fame and Geylang Serai Corner, displayed a pattern of life in Singapore Malays. At certain times, held a cultural show at the Floating Seafood Restaurant. Call 67484700 to find out the schedule and time performances.
The Malays were the original inhabitants of Singapore. After the British dissolved the Malays floating village at the mouth of the Singapore River in the 1840s, the Malays along with many immigrants from Malaysia and Indonesia, gathered mainly in Geylang.
In the early 1920s, many Malays in Kampong Gelam troop moved to Geylang Serai as a result of tight conquest of the land in Kampong Gelam. Malays are still strong influences in Geylang Serai, reflected in the many restaurants and shops that specialize in Malays cuisine and arts and crafts ethnic Malays.
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Travel to Singapore November 24th, 2009
As you enter Little India, be prepared for a mega surprise on the senses! First of all, you will be greeted by the strong aroma of spices and jasmine series, followed by various treasure trove of silver, brass, ethnic jewelry and silk saris from the colorful, all fascinating. Do not forget to take a guide path and begin your exploration of the rich ethnic corner of this color.
The first Indian settlers in Singapore arrived with Sir Stamford Raffles as assistants and soldiers in 1819. At the end of the 19th century, more and more Indian immigrants who came to find work, both as a builder of roads or occupy important positions as civil servants.
At this time, Little India is the central point of Singapore’s Indian community. Streets that smelled of spices invite you to an area overflowing with ethnic jewelry, jasmine series, and silk saris. Starting from Tekka Center and the Little India Arcade big to small grocery store, Little India is full of interesting things to be found. During Deepavali (usually between Oct / Nov), the Indian Festival of Lights, Little India turned into a fairyland full of festive decorations, and the streets are brightly lit crowded with shoppers. Witness also the faith of the Hindu ritual of Thaipusam as a full-color, every January / February.
The temples are full of color side by side at peace with the churches and mosques, parrot fortune-teller to open his stall on a sidewalk, and the aroma of spices that came from the restaurant and home eating. Do not leave Little India without a temporary Henna tattoo, or try “The Tarik”, a cup of tea that is hand-drawn.
If you want to explore more about Little India, there are several options walking path, namely:
Dhobis, Saris & a Spot of Curry
This walking tour organized by Journeys Pte Ltd
Every Wednesday, 9.30 – 12
Meeting location: Little India MRT, on the outside of Exit E (Buffalo Road)
Adult SGD 18, Children 12 years down SGD 12
For other information, visit http://www.singaporewalks.com or phone (65) 6224 0136.
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