Singapore Things to Do Tips by chiabh

Singapore Flyer

The iconic Singapore Flyer, the world's largest observation wheel, was launched on April 15, 2008... Built at a cost of SGD240 million, the Singapore Flyer reaches a total height of 165m, 5m taller than the Star of Nanchang in China, previously the tallest observation wheel in the world... It also boast a stunning diameter of 150m, some 15m wider than the London's pride, The London Eye...

Featuring 28 air-conditioned capsules that are capable of carrying a total of 784 passengers, this rbainchild of Kisho Kurokawa offers a 30-mins ride with an unforgettable view of the Marina Bay skyline and beyond - glimpses of neighbouring Indonesia and Malaysia can be seen on clear days...

The Singapore Flyer is opened from 8.30am to 10.30pm... Tickets are at SGD29.50 for adult, SGD23.60 for senior and SGD20.65 for child...

Address: 30 Raffles Avenue #01-07, Singapore 039803...

Directions: The Singapore Flyer is located at Marina Bay...

Phone: +65-6854-5200

Website: http://www.singaporeflyer.com

Crazy Horse

This Paris-based cabaret opened its door at Clarke Quay in December 2005... There are 2 shows a night with an additonal show on Saturday nights... The show last 100 mins and is a celebration of the "art of the nude" where dancers highlight the beauty of the female form with beautiful lighting, spectacular costumes and strking choreographed routines.

The theatre, which can set 400 guests has a bistro and bar where patrons can enjoy dinner before or after the show...

The Crazy Horse has since been closed due to lack of business...

Address: Clarke Quay

Directions: On the waterfront of the Singapore River...

Phone: +65-6734-0028

Hua Song Museum

Located in the new wing of Haw Par Villa, the museum seeks to tell the tales of the triumps and struggles of early Chnese settlers in Singapore... The attraction claims to be the first visitor centre dedicated to the story of oversers Chinese not only in Singapore but around the world...

The centre has an audio-visual room, a multipurpose hall, and a Chinese restaurant...

Address: Haw Par Villa, Pasir Panjang Road

Phone: +65-6339-6833

Ministry of Sound

Ministry of Sound, located in Clark Quay, has become one of Singapore's most popular hangouts since it was opened late 2005... The club caters to diverse preferences with genre-specific rooms which serves up progressive house, funky beats, electro, hip-hop/R&B, disco and soulful house.

Address: Clark Quay

Phone: +65-6235-2292

Website: http://www.ministryofsound.com

Jewel Box at Mount Faber

After extensive renovation, the cable car station at Mount Faber now resembles a jewel box with facilties that cater to seminars and conference... Visitors get a spectacular view of Singapore's harbour from its new ballroom...For food, there are The Altivo (within walking distance), Faber Hill Bistro and Faber Rock...

Address: Mount Faber cable car station

Phone: +65-6377-9628

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

Resort World Casino

The Casino at the Resort World Sentosa operated by Genting International will be the first to open in Singapore... It is scheduled for opening at 12.18pm on the Lunar New Year of the Tiger on February 14, 2010... The casino is loacted within the Crocksford Tower...

Four out of the 6 hotels within the entrtertainment complex were opened earlier... They include the Crockfords Tower, Hotel Micheal, Hard Rock Hotel and Festive Hotel... These hotels were opend on January 10, 2010...

Address: Sentosa Island, Singapore

Phone: +65-6577-8888

Website: http://www.rwsentosa.com