Sites and Tours
Places of InterestSentosa
Sentosa offers a kaleidoscope of attractions and activities. Once you step afoot the island, be mesmerized by the breathtaking beauty of the lush greenery peppered with exciting attractions that will certainly blow you away! It?s a themed attraction, tropical resort, nature park and heritage centre all rolled into one!
Nature beckons everywhere on Sentosa ? keep a lookout for friendly peacocks, monkeys and squirrels. Take a walk at the Nature Walk/Dragon Trail through a secondary rainforest and stop by the vantage point on the summit of Mount Imbiah for a scenic view of the neighbouring islands.
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For an up close encounter with Mother Nature?s creations, head down to Underwater World and Dolphin Lagoon to meet the friendly pink dolphins and other exciting ocean life. Or admire over 2,500 butterflies from over 50 species and unusual insects like the man-face bugs, stick insects, giant millipedes, scorpions and rhino beetles at the Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom. |
Stretching 3.2km long, soak up the sun along Sentosa?s sun-kissed beaches while engaging in various sports activities or simply chilling out at beachfront bars/pubs. Choose from beaches like the Siloso Beach, dubbed Singapore?s Hippest Beach, Palawan Beach with its numerous activities and conveniently located amenities, and Tanjong Beach with its unbeatable ambience and tranquillity!
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At the Imbiah Lookout, a wide variety of fun filled activities await you! From the Sentosa Luge & Skyride to the famous panoramic Sky Tower and the Images of Singapore, you will be spoilt for choice on how to spend your day. |
Join Oscar and his friends as they embark on an enchanted adventure at Songs of the Sea! Located conveniently by the Sentosa Express Beach Station, this spectacular world-class show comprising of dramatic effects, jets of water, bright lasers, bursts of fires and foot-tapping music is sure to transport you into another dimension where all things magical come to life!
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There are 3 ways to enter Sentosa, each bringing a different experience. Enter the island via the cable car
to get a picturesque glimpse of the city from above, or try the air-conditioned Sentosa Express. An integral
project that is part of a strategy to enhance the transportation system within Sentosa, the Sentosa Express
provides easy access from all corners of Sentosa. If you prefer, enter Sentosa on one of the shuttle buses.
With their friendly shuttle bus drivers, you will be sure to enter the island with a smile!
For more information on Sentosa, visit the Sentosa webpage. |
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Singapore Zoological Gardens
| Tired of having the usual breakfast? Then feast with an orang utan, the Oriental small-clawed otter, or even the reticulated python! These are just some of the many unusual escapades that await you at the acclaimed Singapore Zoo. Come up close and personal with the over 3,200 mammals, birds and reptiles and fishes at this 28-hectare "open" zoo. |  Photo courtesy of the Singapore Tourism Board |
Take a walk in the Fragile Forest and experience first-hand the rich lushness of a tropical rainforest with its thriving wildlife. You can also trek down the Great Rift Valley of Ethiopia to meet over 50 hamadryas baboons, the black-backed jackal and the banded mongoose.
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Here at the Singapore Zoo, you will come face to face with many special "babies" - threatened species successfully born and bred in the zoo, such as the douc langur, white rhinoceros, proboscis monkey, manatee and of course, orang utan. |
Night Safari
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As the sun sets, a different world comes to life. At the Night Safari, you can look a rhinoceros in the eye, hear the howls
of a pack of striped hyenas or watch giraffes glide serenely across the plain in the still of the night.
This premier night zoo built over 40-hectres houses over 900 animals of 135 exotic species in eight zones re-created to simulate eight different geographic zones like the Southeast Asian rainforest, African savanna, Nepalese river valley, South American pampas and Burmese jungle. |
| Night Safari also received a three-star rating, the highest rating, in the Michelin Singapore Green Guide, the travel guide that helps travellers see a destination?s most outstanding attractions in a glance. The three-star is the highest rating, which is highly recommended for visitors. Whether you choose to strike out on your own along the walking trail or relax in a tram ride, Night Safari is a wild adventure not to be missed. | 
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Jurong Bird Park
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If you are looking for a quick break from the hustle and bustle of the Singapore urban
lifestyle, visit the Jurong BirdPark where 9,000 colourful birds of 600 species will
amaze you with their variety, shapes and sizes.
The newly revamped BirdPark offers a range of new and exciting exhibits and facilities which are truly breathtaking and worth your while. Make sure you pay a visit to the 2007 ASEANTA winner for Best ASEAN New Tourist Attraction - The African Wetlands. This African-themed exhibit with African huts and a body of water, houses endangered birds like the Shoebill, the African Crowned Crane, the Saddle-Billed Stork and more. |
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The newly revamped Birds n Buddies Show now includes bird-inspired characters as buddies to
the largest collection of live birds in a show performance. Created by a Las Vegas Show producer,
the costumes with intricate sequins and decorative beads plus the interactive birds and audience
acts have made the show more endearing to its loyal flock of fans.
Whether you hop into a special tour, go behind-the scenes, feed Lories in the Lory Loft, catch the Birds of Prey Show, learn to Be-a-Falconer or get into the Panorail to catch a bird?s eye view of the whole park, there?s no doubt that the BirdPark is an enchanting paradise of birds and colours.To view the park from all angles, start by boarding the modern panorail system, followed by a walking tour. |
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Ethnic Districts
Chinatown
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Singapore's Chinatown evolved around 1821 when the first Chinese junk arrived from Xiamen,
Fujian province in China. The passengers, all men, set up home around the south of the Singapore
River which is known today as Telok Ayer. Chinatown?s local name - Niu Che Shui (Bullock Cart Water)
arose from the fact each household at that time had to collect fresh water from the wells in Ann Siang
Hill and Spring Street, using bullock-drawn carts.
Chinatown can be divided into four main districts - Kreta Ayer, Telok Ayer, Tanjong Pagar and Bukit Pasoh - each with its own distinctive flavour. The heart of activity is in the Trengganu/Smith Streets area. While exploring Chinatown, learn more about Chinatown in its early days at the Chinatown Heritage Centre and recharge with local fare at the Chinatown Food Street |
Kampong Glam
| Named after the Gelam tree which used to grow in the area, Kampong Glam was the historic seat of Malay royalty in Singapore. Today, the former Istana Kampong Glam (Sultan?s palace) has been converted into a heritage museum, the Malay Heritage Centre , to showcase the rich history and culture of Singapore?s Malay community. The building and architecture has been meticulously restored to retain its flavour and authenticity. |
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A key building in Kampong Glam is Sultan Mosque (or Masjid Sultan) at Bussorah Street, the largest mosque
in Singapore with the capacity to accommodate up to 5,000 Muslims in congregational prayers. Built in
1928, the mosque features a massive golden dome and is one of Singapore?s most imposing religious institutions.
Fronting the mosque is Bussorah Mall, where the beautifully restored shophouses sell traditional clothes, artefacts, handicraft, furniture and jewelry. Or head on down to Kandahar Street to try some traditional Malay cuisine. |
Little India
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As you step into Little India, be prepared for an assault on the senses! You will be greeted by
the strong, heady scent of spices and jasmine garlands, followed by the treasure trove of
silverware, brassware, wood carvings and colourful silk saris, dazzling to behold.
The first Indian settlers in Singapore arrived with Sir Stamford Raffles as assistants and soldiers back in 1819. In the late 19th century, many more Indian immigrants arrived to find work, be it as labourers to build roads or to take up key positions in the civil service. |
Today, Little India is the focal point of Singapore's Indian community. Its spice-scented streets beckon you to a cornucopia of ethnic jewellery, jasmine garlands and silk saris. From the large Tekka Centre and Little India Arcade to the small provision shops, Little India is packed with interesting things to discover. During Deepavali (5 Nov 2010), the Indian Festival of Lights, Little India is transformed into a fairyland of gaily decorated, brightly lit streets bustling with shoppers.
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Colourful temples co-exist side by side with churches and mosques, parrot fortune tellers stationed by the
five-foot way and tantalizing scents of spices drifting out from restaurants. Don?t leave Little India without
a temporary Henna tattoo or try ?Teh Tarik?, a hand pulled cup of tea.
Enjoy the colours of Little India on your own or join an organised tour. |
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Tour East Singapore, our local tour agent, is able to offer our registrants, family members and accompanying partners local tour packages to explore Singapore during your trip. Find out more on the tour packages offered (page 1 and page 2) and make your reservations by completing the Booking Form and submit to mice@toureast.net.