Singapore : Simply but unique Uniquely Singapore
If there is one word that best captures Singapore, it is “unique”. A dynamic city rich in contrast and color, you'll find a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture here.
A single day's trail will take you from the past to the future, from exotic ethnic enclave to efficient business centre, from serene gardens to sleek skyscrapers.
We arrived at Changi Airport in Singapore on October 28, 2008 at around 10:00 AM and left the next day at 3:30PM bound to Kuala Lumpur.
Taxi fare from airport to the city center costs SG 80.00. Our taxi driver was very friendly. He approached and greets us in Tagalog. Yes, he speaks Tagalog just because he lived in Binondo Manila for many years and worked in Siliman University in Dumaguete as Mandarin Professor.
After we checked in our hotel wherein the receptionists were Filipina, in Selegie Road, we took our lunch in simple restaurant in front of the hotel. A simple meal costs SG 14.00 (expensive huh!), Then we started to explore the unique city. We always took the MRT to reach our destination very fast. First in our itinerary was the Marina Bay Area. From Little India or Bugis MRT Station, we alighted at City Hall Station and had a short walked following the signage to reach the…
ESPLANADE, Theatres on the Bay is without a doubt, Singapore's most exciting performance arts venue to date, Located at the waterfront overlooking Marina Bay.
Also lovingly dubbed “the Durian” by locals, after the prickly tropical fruit, the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay also houses a mall, cosmopolitan food outlets and the library esplanade – Singapore’s first arts library with literature and audio-visual materials covering music, dance, film and theatre. Then another short walk to Merlion Park. Merlion is the City’s famous landmark, half lion and half mermaid.
Singapore Flyer is the world's largest observation wheel. Standing at a stunning 165m from the ground, the Flyer offers you breathtaking, panoramic views of the Marina Bay, island city and beyond. But unfortunately, I never had a chance to ride on this wheel.
Aside from City Hall MRT Station, Raffles Place station is also the nearest in this area, so we took MRT and alighting at the Orchard Road Station.
Orchard Road is the Singapore’s premier shopping area.
The area also offers an array of goods and services to please and pamper the needs of shoppers, from fashion, entertainment, arts & culture to local delicacies and international gourmets.
During October and November Singapore also celebrates the Deepavali in Little India.
Deepavali is a colorful festival that is celebrated by all Hindus in Singapore, which is also known as the festival of lights. One important practice that the Hindus follow during the festival is to light oil lamps in their homes on Deepavali morning. By lighting the oil lamps, the Hindus are thanking the gods for the happiness, knowledge, peace and wealth that they have received. The Hindus consider Deepavali as one of the most important festivals to celebrate.
Before going back to the hotel and get rest, we proceed first to Bugis Market the largest street Market in Singapore to buy some souvenirs and then to the Night of Safari.
The next morning October 29 we took MRT going to Harbour front station, to explore the Sentosa Island. We bought ticket to enter Sentosa. Our ticket costs SG 58.00 inclusive of cable car rides, 3D movie show, under water world, Dolphin Show and entrance to China town museum. We only availed the ED movie, under water world and of course the cable ride to Sentosa and Monorail ride going back to Harbour front center. We rushed to our Hotel at 1PM to get our belongings and returned back to harbour front to catch our trip to KL at 3:30 PM by Aero Bus Line.
Uniquely Singapore: A unique blend of the best of the modern world and rich cultures, that gave us an enriching experiences. |
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