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According to legend, Srivijayan prince Sang Nila Utama landed on the island in the 13th century and, catching sight of a strange creature that he thought was a lion, decided to found a new city he called Singapura, Sanskrit for Lion City. More historical records indicate that the island was settled at least two centuries earlier and was known as Temasek, Javanese for Sea Town.
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» S.E.A. Aquarium
Welcome to the largest oceanarium in the world! Part of the 8-hectare Marine Life Park complex, the S.E.A. Aquarium houses more than 100,000 animals of 800 species in 45,000,000 liters of water. The aquarium comprises 10 zones with 49 habitats; the Strait of Karimata & Java Sea, the Strait of Malacca & Andaman Sea, the Bay of Bengal & Laccadive Sea, the Persian Gulf & Arabian Sea and the Shark Seas, to name a few, are all represented at S.E.A. Aquarium. Popular species include the bottlenose dolphin …
» Sentosa Island
Sentosa is a short distance from the city's south coast, offering theme parks and attractions galore, including the superb aquarium Underwater World and Dolphin Lagoon, the sound-and-light Images of Singapore museum, the Merlion statue, and Butterfly Park. Ride the Sky Tower for panoramic views or visit Sentosa's theme parks for 4D visual effects, a cinema ride, the MegaZip Adventure Park, and go with the flow at the Wave House. Free relaxation and entertainment on Sentosa includes lying on the beach …
» Singapore Botanical Garden & National Orchid Garden
Tranquil and tropical, the Singapore Botanical Gardens provide rare open spaces of greenery for walking, snoozing and communing with nature. Dating back to 1860, the gardens feature a herbarium, frangipanis and the kind of rainforest jungle that once covered the island. Dotted in-between are sculptures, a bandstand, fountains and a visitor center. You'll also find the National Orchid Garden here, with both tropical and cooler-climate varieties providing bursts of exotic color …
» Singapore Cable Car
One of the best ways to get an aerial view of Singapore, the Singapore Cable Car provides a 360 degree panoramic view of city's best attractions, including the harbor, Sentosa and the skyline itself. Unlike other cable car rides, the impressive view is only part of the adventure. The cableway system arrives at a stop 106 meters, or 347 feet, above sea level at the peak of Mount Faber. Here, there are a number of food and beverage locations--the Black Opal, Empress Jade, Moonstone and Sapphire …
» Singapore Chinatown
Home to traditional shop houses, temples and cultural heritage, Singapore Chinatown is a must see for most visitors. From the rooftop dragons of the Thian Hock Keng Temple, the festively gaudy Hindu Sri Mariamman Temple to the outdoor eating area of Smith Street. Chinatown has something for everyone …
» Singapore Cricket Club
Established in 1852, the Singapore Cricket Club is one of the most prestigious sports and social clubs in Singapore. With its whitewashed walls, brown roof, and dark green blinds, the clubhouse harks back to Singapore's colonial era - a time when only the stronghold of the European elite were able to dine here and watch sporting events take place on the Padang. It wasn't until after World War II that the club's membership expanded to include Asians and other nationalities …
» Singapore Flyer
Asia's most iconic architectural and engineering marvel, the Singapore Flyer towers 165 meters above Singapore, making it the world's largest observation wheel. (It's 30 meters higher than the famed London Eye.) During your 30-minute flight enjoy the views of the Singapore River, Marina Bay, Changi Airport, Sentosa Island and even parts of neighboring Malaysia and Indonesia …
» Singapore Food Trail
The Singapore Food trail is a massive themed food palace located in the famous Singapore Flyer designed to bring back the cultural glory days of the1960s. With more than 600 seats, the throwback dining hall contains dozens of makeshift food stalls, hawkers and shops that are all there to show off the golden years of Singapore' street culture. Most of the stalls have some variation of local fare on offer, including delicious satay, barbequed seafood, fried oysters and even some of the lesser known foods …
» Singapore Night Safari
Singapore Zoo Night Safari, Winner of the Singapore Tourism Awards Best Leisure Attraction Experience, is the world's first tour of its kind. On an open tram you'll explore 40 hectares of jungle adjoining the zoo, passing a large reservoir and weaving through habitats specially designed to replicate the Himalayan foothills, Southeast Asian rainforest and Indian subcontinent. Enjoy spotting animals in their natural environments on this unique night tour! …
» Singapore River
The best way to get a handle on Singapore's geography is to take a cruise on the Singapore River, upstream from the bay to Robertson Quay. You can choose from a traditional bumboat or a modern glass-roofed cruiser, with an entertaining and informative onboard commentary. You'll see more by day, but by night the experience is more romantic as the boats are atmospherically lit with red Chinese lanterns. You could also combine sightseeing and a meal with a dinner cruise along the river …
» Singapore Turf Club
Founded in 1842, the Singapore Turf Club is the only horse-racing club in Singapore and the only authorized operator of horse racing in the country. The turf club hosts both local and major races, like the Singapore Airlines International Cup and the KrisFlyer International Sprint, as well as the prestigious Longines Singapore Gold Cup. The turf club's horses are exclusively imported from overseas, as there is no breeding industry in Singapore. Purebred bloodstock is primarily imported from Australia and New Zealand …
» Singapore Zoo
Visit the world class Singapore Zoo where you will see Singapore's orangutans and exotic imports like tigers, sea lions, baboons and giraffes. With areas dedicated to the Lush rainforest, Wild Africa and Australian outback the zoo is a delight to all. The separate Night Safari attraction provides night-time viewing of nocturnal animals at play from the vantage point of a safari-style tram …
» Singapore Zoo Breakfast
Singapore Zoo, located in the north of the island at Mandai, has the world's most successful orangutan-breeding program, and the largest social colony of these highly intelligent primates. Don't miss the opportunity to photograph and interact with the orangutans as they swing and climb in their naturalistic enclosure. You'll also have the chance to breakfast with these lively primates - truly an experience you'll never forget! …
» St Andrew's Cathedral
A national monument and the city's largest cathedral, the St. Andrew's Cathedral that now stands in civic district of Singapore, has a long history and is actually the latest (and oldest) iteration of the structure. Sir Stamford Raffles chose the site for the church in 1823 and the foundation stone was laid in 1934. Funded by Scottish merchants, the church was given the name of the patron saint of Scotland and is the oldest Anglican house of worship in Singapore. After the original church was struck by lightning - twice …
» Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque
The Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque is the state mosque of Johor state in Malaysia; it is located just a few miles north of the Singaporean border. Sitting atop a prominent hill overlooking the Straight of Johor, the mosque was commissioned in 1900 by Sultan Abu Bakar; he was a highly respected monarch, widely referred to as the 'Father of Modern Johor' by both his people and the international community. The architect, Tuan Haji Mohamed Arif bin Punak, was largely inspired by English Victorian architecture …
» Telok Ayer
Located in Chinatown in the Central Business District in Singapore, Telok Ayer has a two-fold significance. It's both the name of the area that Sir Stamford Raffles set aside for Chinese immigrants when the British ruled Singapore and it was also one of the first streets in this area. Fast-forward 150 years and it's now a bustling tourist destination. Walking down Telok Ayer gives you a chance to glimpse into the past, as many of the building have been conserved and restored. The shophouses that you see appear much as they did in the 1800s …
» Tiger Brewery
You can find Tiger beer throughout Asia, but in Singapore, you can actually see where and how it's made. Tiger Beer started brewing the first local Singaporean beer in 1932, and today, their signature bottled pale lager is sold in more than 60 countries. At the Tiger Brewery, visitors can take a 45-minute tour of the facilities to find out firsthand how malt, hops, water and yeast are transformed into beer. While the entire process is now automated, you can still see the ingredients being milled …
» Universal Studios Singapore
As Southeast Asia's first ever movie theme park, Universal Studios Singapore® contains 20 fun rides, including five large roller coasters and two water-based rides. The park was first opened in 2011 after mega-director Steven Spielberg signed on as a creative consultant to aid with its layout. The family-oriented park offers a slew of exciting attractions that includes a festive walk, water park, marine life park and maritime experiential museum and aquarium. The area also includes some of internationally recognized accommodations …
