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Things To Do: Hong San See Temple
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  • This Temple close to Fort Canning Park was founded in 1836 and is still actively used.

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    Address: Mohamed Sultan Street
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    Things To Do: Sri Thandayuthapani Temple
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  • Singapore - Sri Thandayuthapani Temple
  • Sri Thandayuthapani Temple
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  • This large Hindu temple is on the north side of Fort Canning Park

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    Address: Tank Street
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    Fort Canning Park: Fort Canning Park
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  • This hill overlooks the colonial area of Singapore and is said to be the site where the pre-colonial Malay leaders of Singapore were buried. The site was converted into a fort by the British and now is a park with historical sites and a few museums.

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    Address: 51 Canning Rise
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    River Merlion: Merlion Park
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  • This park host Singapore's symbol the Merlion, a half lion half mermaid creature. It sits at the mouth of the Singapore River right across from the Esplanade

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    Address: Merlion Park
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    Chinatown (Niu Che Shui): Thian Hock Keng temple
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  • Singapore's oldest and largest Chinese temple, this temple use to sit on the waterfront before land reclaimation pushed it a few blocks inland.

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    Address: 158 Telok Ayer Street
    Directions: A short walk from Outram Park MRT Station
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    Botanic Gardens: Singapore Botanic Gardens
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  • The National Orchid gardens is a subset of the larger Botanic gardens but is the most interesting. It is 7.4 acres and includes over 700 types of Orchid from around the world.

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    Phone: 1-800-6-471-7300
    Address: Cluny Road, Singapore 259569
    Website: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/parks/sbg/par-sbg.shtml
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    Esplanade (Theatres by the Bay): The Esplanade
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  • The Esplanade is Singapores brand new state of the art performing arts center. It is designed by IM Pei and really stand out against the skyline

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    Directions: Nearest Metro - City Hall
    Website: http://www.esplanade.com.sg
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    Little India: Little India
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  • Little India is a enclave set up by Raffles that still exists as a distinct Indian Community today.

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    Address: Serangoon road
    Directions: Near central Singapore
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    Little India: Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple
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  • This is the largest Hindi temple in Little India. Its a bit of a walk from the main tourist area but well worth a visit.

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    Address: 397 Serangoon road
    Directions: Near central Singapore
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    Little India: Temple of 1000 Lights
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  • This temple features a 50 foot buddha covered with light bulbs.

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    Address: 336 Race Course Road
    Directions: Near central Singapore
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    Comments for Jim_Eliason about Singapore
    aussirose Wed Jul 2, 2008 14:50 UTC
     I loved Singapore!! Thanks for the trip down memory lane Jim :o) Love your photos!! We also met Jen :o) ....didn't get to Jurong Bird park ...but thanks for the tip matey!!...must do that next time :o) Cheers, Ann.
    nepalgoods Sun Nov 11, 2007 10:48 UTC
     Great temples and tips!
    xaver Sun Aug 26, 2007 22:10 UTC
     One of the asian cities I loved more, been there many years ago and wish to go back even for a short stop over.
    makiro Wed Aug 1, 2007 23:45 UTC
     Hi, Your pages are really informative. I'd love to go back to Singapore in the next few months. Going to San Diego next week. Keep in touch, Rob
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