Singapore Things to Do Tips by jessgotdestiny

Go shopping Bugis Street Review

Try to allot some time for shopping alone. Head to Bugis Street for a good bargain of souvenir items, or to the Lucky Plaza along Orchard Road (lots of Filipinos there too). For second-hand gadgets, go to Mustafa Centre .

Directions: Bugis underground MRT station

Visit a Taoist temple

After our river tour, our guide showed us to the Taoist Temple.

One thing you need not worry, you could take pictures anywhere inside the temple. Our guide said it was one of the old temples where people go to before.

Nowadays, it has become a popular tourist destination.

It’s a camera-friendly place.

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A jungle way of life at Singapore Zoo Singapore Zoological Gardens & Night Safari Review

It’s the closest place to a jungle. With free-ranging orang utans overhead, you’re out to set foot on an adventure on your own. The place was quite a maze, which, if you don’t have a map at hand, you’ll end up at the White tiger’s den or at the Hamadryas Baboons! I did just that when I was lost from my companions at the Great Rift Valley of Ethiopia. I was busy taking pictures at the baboons and walked all the way through when suddenly I realized I was already alone (except for a small group of primates playing on trees nearby). Thank God the primates happened to mind their business on their own, so I continued to make my way out and encountered a lonely fox at the end of the trail.

One thing I liked about this place is that the people like to put a twist when giving their safety tips to the visitors.

To name a few:

1. Watch out for your kids lest they find their way into a lion’s den.
2. Do not stampede, only elephants do.
3. Have you encountered any of our native animals such as snakes, scorpions, flying lemurs, long-tailed macaques, and monitor lizards? If you have, and need help, please approach our friendly staff.

When we were there, I encountered a monitor lizard crossing our path and a peacock taking a nice stroll with us. How cool is that?

Don’t miss:
*To visit Inuka.
*To ponder about seeing any butterflies.

Some tips:
*Be cautious about kangaroos crossing.
*Have a fun ride on the elephants.

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Address: 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826

Phone: (65) 6-269-3411

Website: http://www.zoo.com.sg/

A day of color at Jurong Bird Park Jurong Bird Park Review

A Singapore experience wouldn’t be complete without a day at the Jurong Bird Park. There, we saw all kinds of birds one couldn’t ever imagine. We first took a monorail ride around the park before we explored the area on our own. At least, that already gave us an idea on how big the place was.

Birds of prey were inside cages while the ones that thrive in wetlands are kept in the open. Try to catch the birds show at the Pools Amphitheatre and the pelicans’ feeding time.

Don’t miss:
To feed the lories at the Lory Loft. They are my favorites! You don’t have to go after them. They’ll come to you when they see the cup in your hand.

Hey, you should know that:
You’ll remember Happy Feet when you see the Penguins.

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Address: 2 Jurong Hill, Singapore 628925

Directions: Take the MRT to Boon Lay Station, then take SBS bus 194 or 251.

Phone: (65) 6-265-0022

Website: http://www.birdpark.com.sg/

A scenic tour at the Chinese and Japanese Gardens Chinese Garden Review

The Chinese Garden can be reached at the EW25 MRT Station, East-West Line. Once you get off, you’ll see the path that leads to the garden right away. One thing which makes it interesting is that it’s for free and if there’s one place I could go, to get myself away from the hustles and bustles, it would ideally be the perfect place on the list.

There were lots of statues of Chinese heroes, bonsai trees, ponds, streams, and a Chinese pagoda. It’s a good place to be with nature for a while.

Quite opposite the path to the Chinese garden is another way that leads to the Japanese garden. We were quite conscious of the time for our next destination so we weren’t able to head the other way round.

Don’t miss:
*To Take a scenic photo of yourself by the stream.

Hey you should know that:
*You could find Hua Mulan's statue in here.

Look for:
*Hua Mulan’s statue.

Some tips:
*Rest under a bonsai tree.
*Spot a squirrel nearby.

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Address: Chinese and Japanese Garden 1 Chinese Garden Road

Directions: Take the EW25 MRT Station, East-West Line.

Images of Singapore Sentosa - Images of Singapore Review

Community. Family. Peace. Harmony.

Let the four historical figures of Singapore greet you at the Images of Singapore. We were amazed as these four men from different cultural backgrounds – Malay, Chinese, Indian, and British – the four founders of the nation, suddenly come to life!

Pictures, wax statues, sounds, music, and videos inside the place told us everything we need to know about Singapore . I did not only learn their history but has come to appreciate the origin of my nationality’s culture and practices, as well.

In fact, being at the Images of Singapore made me feel like a real Asian, moreover, a real Filipino.

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Phone: (65) 6-275-0388

Website: http://www.sentosa.com.sg/

Sing at the Songs of the Sea Sentosa - Songs of the Sea Review

Songs of the Sea was the highlight of our Sentosa experience. There were only two shows per day (you will know why when you get there) - One at 7:40pm and the other at 8:40pm.

We arrived by bus just as the first show is about to end. So then, we were able to get a good seat for the second show. If you happen to chance upon someone asking you for a quick survey regarding your Sentosa experience, don’t hesitate. Be nice and respond honestly as you can. Besides, you don’t have to tick any mark on the paper at all. The one who asks will gladly do it for you. In the end, you will get a free Sentosa bag. My dad received just that after he willingly answered some honest, simple questions about our Sentosa experience earlier that day.

The Songs of the Sea was amazing. It was the best show I have ever seen. It was magical. I couldn’t for any moment happen to imagine how they ever did the synchronization of the lights and the water, and the fireworks all at the same time. Everything happened pretty smoothly fast. The characters of the story were great. There were a lot of singing and ooohs and aaaahs.

Don't miss:
*To sing for Princess Ami.

Hey, you should know that:
*You'll end up singing: He did it! Me did it! We did it! Did what? But Oscar will say: You did it.

Some tips:
*You might want to buy an Oscar plush toy. We hurried after the show to catch our group so we weren’t able to stop by among the people who were selling these cute toys near the exits. There were around 10,000 people on that day on the island itself and so, we just kept on rushing back to our bus.

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Phone: (65) 6-275-0388

Website: http://www.sentosa.com.sg/

Visit the Underwater World Sentosa - Underwater World Review

The place was crowded when we got there. It was a bit difficult to take pictures especially if someone behind you is waiting to pass.

Also, try not to use camera flash when taking pictures or else, your photo would lose the real underwater blue color.

Don't miss:
*To grab a Ray fish at the Rays of Fun.

Some tips:
*Get a good underwater family picture at their photo stall. It might be the only best shot you could get if you don’t have an SLR camera.

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Address: In Sentosa Island

Sentosa 4d Magix Experience 4D Magix Review

We were just in time to catch the newest attraction at Sentosa Island – the 4D Magix, Southeast Asia ’s first 4-Dimensional Movie Theatre. Our cool guide, Mr. Rey, offered the opportunity for us even if it wasn’t part of the tour package.

We watched Pirates in 4D and it was fun, fun, fun!

Don't miss:
*To get a splash when somebody hits the sea.

Hey, you should know that:
*There are some crabs crawling under your seats.

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Address: In Sentosa Island

Website: http://www.sentosa.com.sg/en/attractions/imbiah-lookout/sentosa-4d-magix/

Sail along the Singapore River River Merlion Review

We had our boat trip along the Singapore River where we caught glimpses of the Esplanade by the bay and the famous Merlion sculpture.

We passed under big city bridges and interesting business towers along the river.

Don't miss:
*To let the Singapore River tell you its story.

Hey, you should know that:
*The Esplanade's architecture was patterned after the Durian, a fruit.

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