Singapore Things to Do Tips by Aidy_p

Southeast Asia's Longest Expressway

Singapore has just set another record - Southeast Asia's longest underground tunnel. The Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) is 12 kilometres long, where 9 kilometres are sited underground. Opened on 20 Sep 08, the KPE cuts through the Singapore's two other expressways, namely Pan Island Expressway (PIE) and East Coast Parkway (ECP).

It's a pretty smooth drive. Why? The newspapers kept drumming into us that there're more than a handful of speed cameras within the tunnel. The speed limit has been set at 70 km/h. I was telling my wife that it was truly one of my slowest drive on local expressways (Speed limit for normal expressways are kept at 90km/h). Still, driving along the tunnel proved to be a pretty exhilarating experience!

Directions: Links TPE to ECP

Celebrating your Kid's Birthday At the Zoo Singapore Zoological Gardens & Night Safari Review

If you want to celebrate your child's birthday with a difference, do try out KFC Birthday Party @ Singapore Zoo. You'd not only get food, but also special games, and even a 15 minutes appearance of an animal. eg. A Humongous Python. A super treat for your child.

Address: 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826

Phone: (65) 6363 8216

National Stadium: Going, Going, Gone

Built in 1973, the National Stadium have hosted many international events such as soccer matches and concerts. Our National Day celebrations are also held there. To be torn down in Jul 2007, a new stadium with retractable roof will thus replace the old.

Address: 15 Stadium Road

Phone: 65-6345 7111

Let's Talk About Trains

In 1902, the railroads in Singapore used to link Bukit Timah and Woodlands to the city. Then in 1923, a railway line linked Singapore directly to Johore via the Woodlands causeway.

That was more than 100 years ago and I had the opportunity to visit the Bukit Timah Railway Station twice. Getting to the station, one must hit the dirt track. You can vaguely see the train station from the main road.

Nostalgia engulfed me once I stepped into the train station. Location signages read in malay rather than english - Singapura. Gambier plantation owners and their workers would have stood at this train station, waiting for the train to bring them into town.

The railway station still looks authentic and have weathered the change of the century well. Walking along the railway line also brought me to a small bridge that should be decades old.

One of the Top 10 Best Family Experience Singapore Zoological Gardens & Night Safari Review

Where can you go with your children when you're in Singapore to stop them from fidgeting? Well, the zoo for sure is one good place to start with.

My family usually visit the zoo 4-5 times a year because one thing I learnt was that most kids are intrigue by the animals, and that's how I keep my little girl occupied. Monkeys swinging from one tree to another, roaring tigers, movement of the dominant elephants, just so many things for her to keep her eyes on.

Address: 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826

Directions: Take a cab as it's quite out of the way.

Phone: (65) 6-269-3411

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

Singapore's City Hall Supreme Court & City Hall Review

One of the more iconic buildings in Singapore, the City Hall is a location where some wedding couples will head to for their photo session. Built in 1929, the building has a strong historical significance. It was at these very steps that the Japanese surrendered to the British. This marked the end of World War II for Singapore.

It also saw the first ever National Day celebration in 1966 where the steps were demarcated as a VIP seating area. The seating area provided a good view of the parade that was held at the Padang, or the field in front of the City Hall.

Address: St. Andrews Rd.

Phone: 6332 4270

Downtown East: Fun in the East East Coast Park Review

You can find quite a number of exciting amenities at downtown East - From food to theme parks, to chalet. There's even a children play called eXplorerkid where your child can go wild with a child-safe exercise structure.

Address: 1 Pasir Ris Close, Singapore 519599

Directions: Free shuttle bus service is available from 8:45am at Pasir Ris MRT Station.

Phone: 65-6589 1688

Website: http://www.downtowneast.com.sg/index/index.aspx

Bring Your Children's Swimming Gear With You Singapore Zoological Gardens & Night Safari Review

Only for the little ones. Within the compounds of the zoo is a little playground and a wading pool. Children can have a soaking good time with built-in water guns and water sprinklers.

Address: 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826

Phone: (65) 6-269-3411

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