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Tropical gardens to stroll in... |
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One of Singapore's oldest settlements, this was once the site where Bugis
& Arab traders traded their spices, coffee, gold dust and pearls.
Today, Arab Street is a shopper's area for batiks, rugs, ethnic jewellery
& basketware. At the centre of this area is the golden domed Sultan
Mosque. |
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Botanic
Gardens just minutes away from Orchard Road, it is well known
for its collection of orchids.
Chinese Garden and the Japanese Garden of Tranquility in Jurong
has a handsome tea-house that will provide many hours of entertainment. |
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In the same area is the Jurong Bird Park, which will prove to be
an enjoyable experience for the bird or nature enthusiast. |
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for yourself – Asia's most talked about nightspot. It has been recreated
with its old style shophouses characterized by terracotta tiled roofs
and green rectangular columns. Adding to the charm of this once infamous
street is a theatrette, cabaret dance hall, a night market and an English
style Pub. |
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Take an exhilarating cable car
ride to Sentosa Island |
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Cruise
in an authentic
Chinese junk or if you're feeling rich, drive to the Raffles City area
in a Rolls Royce. |
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For wining and dining, this area offers fine restaurants with views across
the famous Singapore River, to the old colonial style buildings of parliament
House and Empress Place Museum. |
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And not to miss of course, feast
on a variety of fantastic food |
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This riverside area has been successfully developed and now boasts of
specialty restaurants, shops, entertainment outlets, a theme ride, food
courts, fruit & vegetable markets, gardens and shaded walkways. |
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the exquisite high teas catered for by most major restaurants and hotels;
or give your palate an adventure, try the local food at the hawker stalls
whether in Chinatown, Little India, along the Singapore River or on the
East Coast side which is well noted for its BBQ hawker stalls near the
beach. |
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And while you're there, why not work up an appetite by hiring a bicycle
and bike riding along the beach. |
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Capture the sights, sounds and smells of this traditional area that emanates
the Chinese influence in Singapore living; a flavour that lingers in the
restaurants, the market and the food stalls. It is difficult to imagine
not to think of food when one thinks of Chinatown – hot chestnuts, peanut
sweets, barbecued dried pork, herbal tea… Crafts and an endless array
of bargain stalls. Experience the bustle and throng of this traditional
area. |
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into the spice scented streets and discover shops that throve with jewellery,
brassware, statues, Kashmiri silk, saris and many more delightful finds
of Indian craftsmanship. This area is packed with interesting things to
see and discover, including some delicious curries! |
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