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IntroductionIntroductionIntroductionIntroduction
Founded as a British trading colony in 1819, Singapore joined the Malaysian Federation in 1963 but
separated two years later and became independent on 9th
August, 1965, which date is now
Singapore’s ‘National Day’ holiday.
Singapore has plenty to offer the visitor. In area it consists of one main island and several smaller
islands, many of which house resorts, hotels and/or guest houses. In the main city area, you will
find impressive skyscrapers, gleaming malls and the more traditional ‘Chinatown’ and ‘Little India’.
It is a dynamic urban environment with entertainment, dining and lots of energy. Modern, well
organised museums, attractions and shopping provide plenty of action.
Singapore was named in the 14th
century by a Malay prince who called the island “Singapura”,
meaning lion. It is also reputed that the animal was, in fact, a tiger. In 1819, Sir Stamford Raffles
founded Singapore as a trading post and fort for the British. A free trade policy was established and
Singapore flourished. Some of the original buildings still remain and the current city plan is based on
the original Raffle's plan.
Singapore was the scene of a lot of action during World War II when the Japanese conquered the island. A lot of museums tell the
story of this time.
In a nutshell, Singapore represents south east Asia very well. Its society is comprised of multi-lingual, multi-ethnic and multi-
religious people with each group retaining its own special individuality, uniqueness and diverse forms of social etiquette. The country
is a showcase of racial and religious harmony, with Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus and Christians living and working side-by-side while
respecting their many differences. Throughout the year you can take part in many Chinese, Hindu and Muslim festivals based on
their lunar calendars.
Facts & FiguresFacts & FiguresFacts & FiguresFacts & Figures
Singapore is a small tropical island of 692.7 square kilometres and a coastline of 193 kilometres. It is located in Southeast Asia,
neighbouring Malaysia and Indonesia. As at July 2008, Singapore’s population was 4,608,167. According to the 2000 census,
Singaporeans are ethnically made up of 76.8% Chinese, 13.9% Malay, 7.9% Indian and 1.4% of others. Their religions are 42.5%
Buddhist, 14.9% Muslim 8.5% Taoist, 4% Hindu, 4.8% Catholic and 9.8% other Christian, with those of some other religion making
up 0.7% and those with no religion being 14.8%. The languages spoken in Singapore are: Mandarin 35%, English 23%, Malay
14.1%, Hokkien 11.4%, Cantonese 5.7%, Teochew 4.9%, Tamil 3.2%, other Chinese dialects 1.8%, and ‘other’ 0.9% (2000
census).
CLIMATE
Singapore has warm tropical weather with an average temperature of 26.7°C. Temperatures are almost the same day and night,
and the humidity is 70% or higher all year round. Rain is most likely in the monsoon season, from November to January, with
December being the wettest month. February is the sunniest month and July and August the hottest.
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ESSENTIALS
Emergency = 999
Ambulance & Fire
For Ambulance and Fire emergencies,
call 995.
Police Services
Singapore police can be contacted by
dialling 999.
Telephones
For overseas calls dial 001, 002 or
008 followed by the country code.
Phone cards are the best way to use
public phones or use your credit card
for international calls from public
phones.
Tipping
Tipping is not allowed at the airport
and not encouraged in hotels and
restaurants if a 10% service
charge has been added.
Banks
Most banks open from 9.30am to
3pm during the week and on
Saturday from 9.30am until 12 noon.
Beware!
Singapore enforces very strict laws
over drugs, smoking, litter, spitting,
chewing gum. See below for details.

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Chewing Gum
It is often said that chewing gum is illegal in Singapore which is not strictly true. To clarify, it is illegal to sell chewing gum but not to
consume for personal use provided that you only have few sticks. It is, however, a serious offence to drop chewing gum on the
pavement or in any public place.
Credit Cards and ATMs
Major credit cards are widely accepted and there should be no surcharges made. There are over 1,700 ATMs on the main island.
Currency
The currency is the Singapore Dollar and many shops will accept other currencies. Most of the shops at Changi Airport will accept
pounds sterling, US dollars, Australian dollars and more.
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is a very serious offence in Singapore and can result in capital punishment.
Etiquette
Please cover your arms and legs when entering mosques and temples. Shoes should be removed when visiting Indian temples and
mosques. Always use your right hand when eating an Indian or Malay meal. For a Chinese meal never stick your chopsticks into the
food, rest your chopsticks on the given rest or by the side of your plate. Use the porcelain spoon for eating and the silver one for
serving food.
Electricity
The voltage is 220 to 240 AC, 50 Hertz. Power plugs are normally three pin with the square shape as in UK. A number of wireless
gadgets such as wireless headphones, baby monitors, microphone and speaker systems are banned as they interfere with signals
used by mobile phones.
Litter
Dropping litter is a serious offence and attracts a fine of $1,000.
Lost Passport
If you lose your passport make a police report and then visit the Singapore Immigration and Registration at 10 Kallang Road for a
temporary visa.
Places of Worship
Thaind Hock Keng is the oldest and most important Hokkien temple and is at 158 Telok Ayer Street . Two main churches are the
Aremian Church at 60 Hill Street and St Andrew's Cathedral on Coleman Street. The main Hindu temple is the Sri Mariamman
Temple at 244 South Bridge Road. The Hajah Fatimah Mosque is at 4001 Beach Road and the Sultan Mosque at 3 Muscat Street.
Post Offices
The main post office is 391 Orchard Road and other major post offices are 133 New Bridge Road in Chinatown and at 181 Kitchener
Road in Little India.
Smoking
Smoking in Singapore is not permitted in any public transportation and nearly all public places. Fines of $1,000 for smoking in non
permitted areas will be issued.
Spitting
Spitting is not allowed and attracts large fines.
Visas
Visas are not needed for Commonwealth citizens, British and Irish nationals and many other countries for stays up to 14 days. Do
check before you arrive whether you need a visa.
Water
Singapore water is safe to drink from the tap.
Medical Services
Singapore is a healthy place. Medical facilities are excellent.
The main hospitals are:
Mount Elizabeth (65 6731 2218)
Gleneagles (65 6470 5700)
Mount Alvernia (65 6347 6210)
Raffles Hospital (65 6311 1555)
Tourist Information Centres
The visitor centres run by Singapore Tourism Board are very
informative and have a lot of information and are located at
several locations:
Singapore Visitors Centre (Orchard) Orchard Road;
Singapore Visitors Centre (Changi), terminals 1 and 2, Changi
Airport;
Singapore Visitors Centre (Liang Court), 177 Valley Road;
Singapore Visitors Centre (Little India), 73 Dunlop Street;
Singapore Visitors Centre (Suntec), Suntec City Mall.

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SINGAPORE AIRPORT
Singapore’s Changi Airport is an excellent airport with all facilities. Free internet, entertainment, free telephone calls, many shops,
cinema and much more make it an easy and enjoyable place to spend time. It is, however, quite expensive for many things.
REACHING SINGAPORE
Reaching the city from Singapore Airport is easy and hassle free.
Bus
The number 36 public bus is the cheapest option and goes to Orchard Road.
MaxiCab
The MaxiCab airport shuttle links to most hotels.
MRT
The MRT operates from 5.30am until 12.30am and takes about 30 minutes. The MRT station is at Terminal 2.
Taxi
Taxis are easy to find and well managed. The journey will take about 15 to 30 minutes. A surcharge is added for taxis boarded at
Singapore Airport that varies according to the time of the day.
SINGAPORE TRANSPORT
Buses
If you use the bus the exact fare is required, so best to use the ez-link card. Buses operate from 6am until midnight. CityBuzz
services the loop from Orchard Road, Little India, Chinatown, Clarke Quay, Kampong Glam and Suntec City. The Hippo Bus offers a
hop on hop off service. (1800 767 4333).
Car
Whilst car hire is readily available in Singapore, make sure you find out where you can drive it without restrictions. The city centre
has restrictions and permits are required to drive there. In an effort to reduce traffic and associated environmental issues, Singapore
has also restricted the number of cars allowed to be registered and on the road at any given time. Buying a car there includes
bidding for registration rights as and when they become available. The public transport system is very good in Singapore and so is
often cheaper and easier to use than car hire.
City Buzz
This hop on hop service links the shopping and ethnic areas every 10 to 15 minutes.
Mass Rapid Transit (MRT)
Trains operate from 5.30am until midnight. Prices are very reasonable. The ez-link card is the easy to pay and you load up the card
at the first station and is also valid on buses operated by SBS and TBS.
Public Transport
Public transport information is available as follows:
Bus, MRT and LRT services as well as ez-link card information hotline 1800 2255 663. For all enquiries relating to SMRT bus and
train services hotline 1800 3368900. For all enquiries relating to SMRT taxi services, call 6555 8888.
River Taxis
River taxis operate from various quays and are a good way to see the river.
SIA Hop-on
An easy way to see the sights is via the SIA hop on service which runs from 9am to 6pm every half hour and provides unlimited
rides each day. (65 6734 9923)
Taxi
Taxis are well managed and reasonable in price. A number of extra charges apply. To call a taxi, call City Cabs (6552 2222);
Comfort (6552 11110; Premier (6363 6888); Smart (6485 7777); TRANS Cabs (6555 3333) or Tibs (6555 8888).
Trishaws
Some of the traditional trishaws operate in Bugis and in other tourist areas. Agree the fare with the driver before you proceed.
Trolley (Singapore Explorer)
The Singapore Explorer Trolley is a tram bus that operates along Orchard Road, Civic District, Raffles Hotel, Clarke Quay, Marina
Centre and Suntec. Tickets can be purchased on board (65 6339 6833).

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BOAT QUAY
A busy restaurant area on the Singapore River. MRT Raffles Place.
CABLE CAR
Ride to Sentosa in the cable car. Location Pasir Panjang Road.
CARLSBERG SKY TOWER
Singapore’s largest tower which is on Sentosa Island.
CHIJMES
An historical compound that dates back to 1854 when it was a girl’s convent school. Chijmes is blend of history, shopping and
dining. Location: 30 Victoria Street. MRT City Hall.
CHINATOWN
An exotic area with night markets, shops and restaurants open from early to late. Established in 1828 by Sir Stamford Raffles as an
area for the Chinese immigrants to settle.
In Chinatown you’ll find the oldest Hokkien Temple, Thian Hock Keng. The Chinatown Heritage Centre at 48 Pagoda Street brings the
history of the area alive. For Upper Pickering Street, Cantonment Road, New Bridge Road and South Bridge Road. MRT Chinatown.
Clarke Quay has it all - history, shopping, restaurants and a place to enjoy the Singapore River. MRT Clark Quay.
ESPLANADE
Famous for its spiked domes and nicknamed locally as "the durian" after the fruit. Built as a performing arts centre with lots of
shows all year. MRT City Hall.
FOUNTAIN OF WEALTH
The world's largest fountain is located in the middle of Suntec City and was designed as a fountain using feng shui principles. The
ring symbolises close working relationships with the investors. There is a laser show every night at 8pm. Suntec City Mall. MRT City
Hall.
G- MAX REVERSE BUNGY
Fly between two 36 metre towers and be shot up to 60 metres in the air to snatch some fast views of Singapore River. You will be
strapped into an open-air, steel capsule and catapulted into the air. Located at Clarke Quay, MRT Clarke Quay.
HAW PAR VILLA
An old theme park which tells the story of the Chinese mythology with animated sculptures. 262 Pasir Panang Road. MRT Bouna
Vista.
JOHORE BATTERY
Built in 1939, a battery of guns and tunnels that were destroyed but have been reconstructed. The guns were largest outside Britain
during the war. Cosford Road. MRT Tanah Merah.
JURONG BIRD PARK
Home to 9,200 birds living in a number of prepared habitats. Lots of attractions at the bird park including the largest man made
waterfall in the world, penguin parade, South Eastern Bird Aviary and the All Star Bird show. 2 Jurong Hill. MRT Boon Lay.
KRANJI WAR MEMORIAL
The final resting place for thousands of Allied soldiers. 9 Woodlands Road. MRT Kranji.
KTONG/JOO CHIAT
Start your tour of Katong/Joo Chiat at the heritage marker in front of the Katong Mall where the history of the area is explained. The
area has interesting terraced houses where the living area is built on raised ground to protect them from high tides. Have a look at
the Grand Hotel built in 1917 by Moona Kader Sultan with turrets and an ornate facade. Visit temples, try the Katong laksa,
understand the Malay way of life and view Eurasian life at the Eurasian Community House.

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LITTLE INDIA
Walk into ‘India’ along Little India Arcade and Campbell Lane. Spice shops and other Indian goods will give you the feeling you are in
India. The Little India heritage markers will tell you about historical sites. Kerabau Road is the Indian Arts area with both visual and
performing arts. Serangoon Road, MRT Little India.
MERLION PARK
A statue which is half lion, half fish and a famous Singaporean icon is the main attraction. Fullerton Road.
NIGHT SAFARI
Over 900 nocturnal animals in a dense 40 hectare forest can be viewed at night. Take the 3.2 kilometre tram ride or explore on foot
using one of the three walking trails. 80 Mandai Lake Road. MRT Ang Mo Kio or Choa Chu Kang.
ORCHARD ROAD
Orchard Road is the main shopping street with many shopping malls, restaurants and lots more. Open early until late.
RAFFLES HOTEL
Raffles Hotel is one of the world’s most famous hotels, now fully restored to its 1920’s style. Sip on a Singapore Sling in the Long
Bar, a cocktail that has been served at Raffles since 1915.
The history of Raffles is explained at the Raffles Hotel Museum which is open every day and is free. Bookings are essential if you
wish to dine at one of the restaurants at Raffles Hotel. 1 Beach Road. MRT Station City Hall.
RAFFLES’ LANDING SITE
This is where Sir Stamford Raffles first landed. Now marked by a pure white statue made of polymarble. Located on Boat Quay.
SINGAPORE RIVER
The Singapore River has a long and important history and, today, a lot of activity. Enjoy the sights and sounds from Merlion Park at
the river mouth or at Raffles Landing behind Parliament House. Visit the oldest mosque, Omar Kampong Melaka Mosque, or perhaps
the Taoist Tan Si Chong Su Temple. There are many river boat cruises and even a duck tour which combines the river with land and
departs from the Suntec City Mall. Good food can be had at the Clarke, Boat and Robertson Quays, along with plenty of nightlife.
SNOW CITY
Winter in Singapore with a 60 metre snow slope and lots of snow activities. Try snowboarding or snow tubing, or even skiing.
21 Jurong Town Hall Road Building. MRT Jurong East.
SUPREME COURT
Singapore Supreme Court was built in 1939 and has a classical colonial design. The Supreme Court Gallery displays the architectural
heritage of the original Supreme Court building and is open to the public with free admission. 1 Supreme Court Lane. MRT City Hall.
THE BATTLE BOX
A World War II bunker where visitors can experience the morning of 15th
February, 1942, when the Lieutenant-General made his
decision to surrender to the Japanese. 51 Canning Rise. MRT Dhoby Ghaut.
THE PADANG
View the original sports field with the Singapore Recreation Club at one end and the Singapore Cricket Club at the other end. MRT
City Hall.
TIGERLIVE
Tiger Beer is a leading, home-grown, brew that is one of Singapore's most recognised icons globally. It is currently brewed in seven
countries and is available in over 60 countries throughout Europe, the US, Latin America, Australia and the Middle East.
Housed in Singapore's historic St James Power Station, an iconic, coal-fired power station built in 1927, TigerLIVE occupies over
14,000 square feet within this breathtaking conservation building that is now the largest entertainment complex in Singapore.
TigerLIVE is southeast Asia's first ‘experience centre’ that engages and excites visitors with the Ultimate Tiger Experience. Be
enthralled by the multi-video screens hall and the 4D animation stage, learn of Tiger's rich Asian heritage and impressive accolades.
Tons of fun for everyone, Tiger enthusiasts and even non-drinkers who want a taste of Singapore's history must visit TigerLIVE. True
to Singapore's reputation as a shopper's paradise, visitors can shop till they drop at the TigerLIVE retail shop. Choose from over 200
limited edition collectables, funky Tiger tees and the coolest Tiger souvenirs that will be loved by one and all back home.
The TigerLIVE experience can be enjoyed in any one of the four languages available – English, Mandarin, Japanese and Korean.
St James Power Station, 3 Sentosa Gateway 01-02, Singapore.

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Nei Xue Tang
A Buddhist art museum with a collection of Buddhist art from
around the world together with works from other Singaporean
artists. 235 Cantonment Road. MRT Outram Park.
NUS Centre for the Arts
A collection of ceramics, jades and bronzes spread over three
galleries. University Cultural Centre Annex, National University
of Singapore. MRT Clementi.
Royal Selangor Pewter Centre
Learn all about pewter and view the wide range of pewter
exhibits. MRT Clarke Quay.
Sculpture Square
A contemporary art space with sculptures a short walk from
the Singapore Arts Museum. 155 Middle Road. MRT Bugis.
Singapore Art Museum
Modern and contemporary art housed in the 19th
century St
Joseph's Institution. A state-of-the-art facility with a large
collection and lots of southeast Asian art. The Cyber Gallery
houses experimental works using the web, media broadcasting
and theatre. 71 Bras Basah Road. MRT Dhoby Ghaut or City
Hall.
Singapore Tyler Print Institute
Inside this warehouse is a paper mill and international art
gallery with many of the exhibits created in their own print
workshop. 41 Robertson Quay. MRT Clarke Quay.
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Asian Civilisations Museum, Empress Place
The largest museum in Singapore with 10 galleries displaying
a large range of artefacts, all well displayed and supplemented
with interactive computer exhibits. Over 5,000 years of Asian
art and history can be found inside the Asian Civilisations
Museum. The Singapore River Interpretative Gallery brings to
life the story of the early settlers who lived alongside the river.
1 Empress Place. MRT Raffles Place.
Buddhist Art Museum
A collection of Buddhist relics and artefacts. Open Monday to
Friday from 10am to 5pm. 235 Cantonment Road.
Changi Chapel and Museum
The Changi Chapel is a replica of the many chapels built during
the Japanese occupation. The museum displays the Changi
Murals, a recreation of the originals drawn by Stanley Warren,
and tells the story of prisoners of war held in this famous jail.
1000 Upper Changi Road North. MRT Tanah Merah.
Chinatown Heritage Centre
This museum reconstructs Singapore's history and Chinese
culture with galleries located in three restored shop houses.
See what life was like for early Chinatown residents.
48 Pagoda Street. MRT Chinatown.
Chinese Heritage Centre
A centre which promotes the culture and traditions of the
Chinese overseas communities housed in the Nanyang
University Administration Building. 12 Nanyang Drive. MRT
Boon Lay.
Civil Defence Heritage Gallery
The history of civil defence housed in the Central Fire Station.
The latest fire fighting and rescue technologies are exhibited
and there are interactive exhibits. Visitors can climb the
lookout tower. 62 Hill Street, Central Fire Station. MRT City
Hall.
Grassroots Heritage Centre
Established by the National Community Leadership Institute,
this centre aims to show how the People Associations'
grassroots organisations have evolved and how they promote
racial harmony and social cohesion. National Community
Leadership Institute, 70 South Buona Vista Road. MRT Buona
Vista.
Fort Silso
Built in the 1860s, the Fort now exhibits Singapore's war
history and guns dating back to the 17th
century. The
centrepiece is the Surrender Chambers where you can view
both the Japanese and British surrenders. 33 Allanbrooke
Road, Sentosa Island.
Fuk Tak Chi Museum
An old temple that is now a museum with artefacts of early life
in Singapore. Far East Square, 43 Pekin Street. MRT Raffles
Place.
Hua Song Museum
The story of the migration of Chinese from China around the
world. 262 Pasir Panjang Road. MRT Buona.
Images of Singapore
An interactive museum presenting the history and culture of
Singapore in four different sections. Sentosa Island.
Labrador Secret Tunnels
The secret tunnels can all be seen at Labrador park. Labrador
Park. MRT Harbour Front.
Malay Village
Replica of Malay kampong architecture in the Malay area. 39
Geylang Serai Road. MRT Paya Lebar.
Malay Heritage Centre
A museum dedicated to the Malay culture and housed in a
former King's palace. The displays are brought to life with
multi-media displays and realistic dioramas. 85 Sultan Gate.
MRT Bugis.
National Healthcare Group Polyclinics Gallery of
Memories
The story of health care in Singapore. 50 Bukit Batok West
Ave 3. MRT Bukit Batok.
National Museum of Singapore
Originally the Raffles Library and Museum, but now fully
developed as the National Museum of Singapore. The centre
piece is the Singapore History Gallery where you enter through
a glass rotunda with 360 degree video images and dramatic
sound track by Martynov. The Living Galleries showcase
fashion, food, film and photography. 93 Stamford Road, next
to Fort Canning Park.

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NUS Museums
This Museum houses the Lee Kong Chiang Art Museum, South
and Southeast Asian Gallery and the Ng Teng Gallery. A
collection of Chinese artworks which spans 7,000 years.
University Cultural Annex, 50 Kent Ridge Crescent. MRT
Clementi.
Police Heritage Centre
A museum that examines the police and justice system, laid
out with audio and interactive displays. Police Headquarters,
New Phoenix Park, 28 Irrawaddy Road. MRT Novena.
Raffles Hotel Museum
The story of the Raffles Hotel with old postcards, letters and
photographs. Raffles Hotel Arcade, 328 North Bridge Road.
MRT City Hall.
Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research NUS
The oldest collection of plant and animal specimens dating
back to the 19th
century. 45 Science Drive 2, Block S6, 3rd
Level, National University of Singapore. MRT Buona Vista.
Reflections at Bukit Chandu
A World War II interpretative centre set in the greenery of
Bukti Chandu. 31-K Pepys Road. MRT Harbour Front.
Republic of Singapore Navy Museum
The history of the Singapore Navy to the present day. The
building is designed to represent the interior of a ship. Enjoy a
3D show that brings a naval battle to life. Navy Museum,
36 Admiralty Road West. MRT Sembawang.
Singapore City Gallery
An architectural model of Singapore with a sound and light
show. Lots of interactive and touch screen terminals. 45
Maxwell Road, URA Centre. MRT Tanjong Pagar.
Singapore Discovery Centre
This centre has high-tech, interactive exhibits. 510 Upper
Juong Road . Open daily 9am–7pm. MRT Boon Lay.
Singapore General Hospital Museum
Housed in the Bowyer Block Clock Tower, a multi-media
display of medical history. Bowyer Block Clock Tower, 11 Third
Hospital Avenue. MRT Outram.
Singapore History Museum
A museum that presents Singapore's history and an exhibition
centred around stories from the Singapore River. Riverside
Point, 30 Merchant Road. MRT Clarke Quay.
Singapore Science Centre
An exhibition that promotes science and technology with lots
of interactive exhibits. The centre has the Omniplanetarium
which shows Omnimax movies and planetarium shows. The
Kinetic Garden is an interactive science garden. 15 Science
Centre Road. MRT Jurong East.
Singapore Philatelic Museum
Housed in an historic, colonial building, the museum has
postal artefacts dating back to the Straits Settlement period.
23B Coleman Street. MRT City Hall.
Sports Museum
A museum to inspire and celebrate sport with exhibits on
traditional and indigenous games. 15 Stadium Road, National
Stadium Kallang. MRT City Hall.
Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall
China's first provincial president used this building as his first
residence. It is now a museum that shows Dr Sun's
revolutionary activities. 12 Tai Gin Road. MRT Toa Payoh.
Tan Tock Seng Hospital Heritage Museum
Medical equipment and the story of the hospital started by Mr
Tam Tock Seng. Tan Tock Seng Hospital, 11 Jalan Tan Tock
Seng. MRT Novena.
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Armenian Church
Built in 1835, this is the oldest church in Singapore which has
gravestones of famous Armenians. The exterior is a
magnificent, white portico. 60 Hill Street. MRT City Hall.
Cathedral of the Good Shepherd
Designed by Dennis McSwiney and completed in 1846, the
oldest catholic church in Singapore. 4 Queen Street. MRT City
Hall.
St Andrew's Cathedral
A gothic-style cathedral rebuilt in 1852. Coleman Street. MRT
City Hall.
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Please note that, if you intend to visit a mosque, strict dress requirements should be adhered to: make sure that arms, shoulders
and legs are covered and women should cover their heads with a scarf or similar.
Abdul Gaffoor Mosque
This mosque, pictured on the first page of this eGuide, was
constructed in 1907 and restored in 2003. It boasts an
intricate sundial, highlighted by the names of various
prophets, in Arabic calligraphy. A framed display, near the
prayer area, traces the lineage of Muslim prophets. Dunlop
Street, Little India.
Hajah Fatimah Mosque
Constructed in 1846 and named after a Malaccan-born Malay
who married a wealthy Bugis Sultan. 4001 Beach Road.
Sultan Mosque
Built in 1824, this is a good example of Islamic architecture,
with a gold dome added in 1928. 3 Muscat Street. MRT Bugis.

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Kong Meng San Phor Kark See
A Chinese temple known as the Bright Hill Temple with
Chinese pagodas and a monastery. 88 Bright Hill Drive. MRT
Bishan.
Kuan Im Trng Temple
A Chinese temple built in 1921 with an ornate façade. The
prayer hall is dedicated to Guan Yin (Goddess of Mercy),
Confucius and Sun and Moon Gods. 62 Tembeling Road.
Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery
The "twin groves of lotus mountain" temple dates from 1912.
184E Jalan Toa Payoh. MRT Toa Payoh.
Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple
A Buddhist temple built in 1927, also known as the temple of
1,000 lights. 336 Race Course Road. MRT station Orchard.
Sri Mariamman Temple
Built in 1827 and dedicated to the goddess Mariammam. 244
Bridge Road. MRT Chinatown.
Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple
In 1875, a Ceylonese Tamil pioneer built an attap(hut)-like
temple under a senpaga tree. The temple is one of the tallest
in Singapore at 21 metres. 19 Ceylon Road.
Sri Thandayuthapani Temple
Well known for the 48 glass panels on the roof. 15 Tank Road.
MRT Orchard.
Tan Si Ching Su
A Hokkien temple built in 1876 with good feng shui.
15 Magazine Road. MRT Orchard.
Thian Hock Keng
The oldest Hokkien temple in Singapore completed in 1842 –
the name translates as the Temple of Heavenly Bliss.
158 Telok Ayer Street. MRT Tanjong Pagar.
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Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
The highest hill in Singapore, Bukit Timah Hill at 164 metres,
is located in this reserve. Monkeys can be seen amongst the
many trees. There is a visitor information centre at the base of
the reserve. 177 Hindhede Drive.
Central Catchment Nature Reserve – MacRitchie
One hundred hectares of forest around the MacRitchie
Reservoir with boardwalks and walking tracks. The HSBC Tree
Top Walk is a 2.3 kilometre long suspension bridge, a popular
place to view the diversity of flora and fauna, connects the
highest points of MacRitchie.
Chinese Garden
Lakes, pagodas and fountains in the Chinese Garden. Open
daily from 6am–7pm. Yuan Ching Road.
East Coast Park
A long beach just off the East Coast Parkway. Cycling and
jogging are popular and bicycles can be hired. A number of
other attractions such as bowling, golf driving, tennis and
squash courts are available and equipment can be hired. MRT
Bedok.
Fort Canning Park
In the heart of the city you’ll find this lush, tranquil place a
great place to relax and observe the locals. MRT Dhoby Ghaut.
Labrador Park
War-time tunnels go under this park. MRT Harbour Front.
Mount Faber
This is a 56-hectare park with rainforest and good views.
Kampung Bahru Road.
Pasir Ris Park
A large park featuring a mangrove swamp with boardwalks.
There is also a large children's playground. Pasir Ris Road.
MRT Pasir Ris.
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Located on 63.7 hectares of land, the beautifully landscaped
Singapore Botanic Gardens have been established for 150
years (as at 2009). It contains some wonderful displays
including the National Orchid Garden, which is home to over
60,000 orchids, the Ginger Garden and the Jacob Ballas
Children's Garden. The Cool House takes you to a tropical
montane forest. Open daily from 5am–midnight. Admission
free to main gardens, small charge (last ticket sales at 6pm)
for National Orchid Garden. 1 Cluny Road. Public bus or MRT
via Holland Road or Bukit Timah Road.
Singapore Butterfly Park
Thousands of butterflies flying around waterfalls and flowers.
Open daily from 9am–6pm. Sentosa Island.
Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
An 87-hectare park where many migratory birds stop over and
observation hides for good viewing. 301 Neo Tiew Crescent.
MRT Kranji.
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Bowling
Cathay Bowl at 48 Boon Lay Way and Super Bowl at Marina
Square.
Cycling
Cycling is allowed at Bishan Park, East Coast Park, Pasir Ris
Park and West Coast Park.
Golf
Golf is popular in Singapore and most have a strict dress code.
The Executive Golf Course is at Upper Seletar Reservoir and
the Green Fairways at 60 Fairways Drive. Other courses are
the Changi Golf Club; Keppel Club; Sembawang Country Club
and the Sentosa Golf Club.

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Rollerblading
Rollerblade around with the locals - very popular in East Coast
Park where you can hire the skates.
Tennis
Singapore Tennis Centre is at East Coast Parkway and the
Tennis Centre at the National Stadium.
Wakeboarding
A fast growing sport in Singapore, with boat and equipment
rental available.
Windsurfing
East Coast Park is one of the most popular places to windsurf.
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Singapore Zoo
A large, well-organised zoo with over 3,500 animals, all well displayed. Performances are organised during the day and include
elephant shows and a sea lion show. Highlights include the orang-utans from Borneo and Sumatra, and the Fragile Forest. 80 Mandai
Road. MRT Ang Mo Kio or Choa Chu Kang.
Underwater World
An underwater travellator allows visitors to view lots of marine creatures. Open daily from 9am–9pm. Sentosa Island.
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Escape Theme Park
Highlights include the Revolution, a high-speed whirl-around,
or try the more relaxed bumper boats. Downtown East 1 Pasir
Ris Close. Open Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. MRT
Pasir Ris.
Wild Wild Wet
A theme park for children with a variety of rides with the
highest water slide in Asia. 1 Pasir Ris Close.
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Action Theatre
Located in a restored bungalow, this theatre puts on a range
of productions in its studio theatre and outdoor stage.
42 Waterloo Street. MRT Bugis.
Boat Quay
An area of restaurants, cafés and pubs that come alive at
night. Good views of the river on the riverside walks. MRT
Raffles Place.
Clarke Quay
Clarke Quay is a shopping, dining and entertainment village.
MRT Clarke Quay.
Kallang Theatre
A major theatre that opened in 1986. Has big shows.
1 Stadium Walk. MRT Station Kallang.
Mohammed Sultan Road
Popular area for a pub crawl, popular with the younger crowd.
Singapore Indoor Stadium
A major location for the big events that took nearly two years
to build. 2 Stadium Walk. MRT Kallang.
Singapore Repertory Theatre
A riverside setting with bars and clubs, the old warehouse puts
on a number of performances. 20 Merabau Road. MRT Clarke
Quay.
The Arts House
Singapore's oldest Government building, now a contemporary
arts venue. Designed by George Coleman as a colonial
mansion in 1827. 1 Parliament Lane. MRT Raffles Place.
The Substation
An alternative arts centre converted from a powerhouse with
visual and performing arts. 45 Armenian Street. MRT City Hall.
Theatres on the Bay
Very identifiable with the spiky domes that resemble the
durian fruit, situated at Marina Bay. Performances are held all
year. 1 Esplanade Drive. MRT City Hall.
University Cultural Centre
Both local acts and international performances. 10 Kent Ridge
Crescent.
Victoria Theatre
Next to the Singapore River this famous old theatre has world
class performances. 9 Empress Place. MRT Raffles Place.

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RestaurantsRestaurantsRestaurantsRestaurants
Food is everywhere in Singapore and is available all hours and in every type from 24-hour food courts to fine dining restaurants. The
team at Singapore eGuide have chosen one restaurant for each cuisine type. These are chosen from visits made by the eGuide team
and from recommendations. Some have been chosen as the best of fine dining in their class, others for high quality, everyday dining
at excellent value, but all are representative of their cuisine type. We very much welcome feedback to monitor our choice and to
consider alternatives, so please do contact us at Singapore eGuide.
AMERICAN
Brewerkz Restaurant - Classic American dining served next
to the Singapore River. 30 Merchant Road.
AUSTRALIAN
Graze - Modern Australian cuisine served in an Australian
environment. 4 Rochester Park.
BRAZILIAN
Brazil Churrascaria - A traditional Brazilian, barbeque-style
restaurant with unlimited servings of meat brought to your
table. 14/16 Sixth Avenue.
CHINESE
Club Chinois - On second floor of the Orchard Parade Hotel
with a contemporary interior. 1 Tanglin Road.
EUROPEAN
My Dining Room - Modern European dining with a touch of
Asian in a modern decor environment. 81 Club Street.
FRENCH
Au Petit Salut - Southern French food served in a cosy
setting. BLK 44 Jalan Merah Saga.
GERMAN
Paulaner Brahaus - German food served in a rustic setting. 9
Raffles Boulevard 01-01, Time Square at Millenia Walk.
INDIAN
Heritage - North Indian food in a relaxed restaurant. 805
Bukit Timah Road, 01-03 Sixth Avenue Centre.
ITALIAN
Il Lido - Italian cuisine served in a contemporary alfresco
setting. 27 Bukit Manis Road, Sentosa Golf Club, Sentosa.
JAPANESE
Kuriya Dining - Contemporary Japanese cuisine served in a
modern environment. 1 Kim Seng Promenade, 02-42 Great
World City.
KOREAN
Crystal Jadev - Every table has the traditional Korean
cooking plate and offers traditional Korean cuisine. 176
Orchard Road, 04 13 Centrepoint Shopping Centre.
MONGOLIAN
Tent Mongolian - Typical Mongolian barbeque and buffet
served in a tented environment. 3D River Valley Road, 01-02
Clarke Quay.
SEAFOOD
Long Beach Marina Seafood - A large variety of Chinese and
Singaporean seafood with an area for alfresco dining. Car
park A, Marina South.
THAI
Paddy Fields - Traditional Thai cuisine served in a traditional
Thai setting. 368 Alexandra Road, The Copperdome,
Anchorpoint.

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ShoppingShoppingShoppingShopping
Singapore is a shoppers’ paradise and shops are everywhere. Goods of all types are available and include electronics, antiques,
fabrics, fashion, jewellery, watches and lots more. Shops are open seven days a week from early until late.
The 5% GST is refunded to all tourists if you are departing by air - minimum purchase level requirements apply. There are two
refund agencies, Global Refund (65 6225 6238) and Premier Tax Free (1800 829 3733). Different retailers belong to either, or in
some cases operate their own system.
ARAB STREET/KAMPONG GLAM
Named after the Gelam trees that used to grow here, this is
now the place to shop for semi-precious stones, basket ware,
natural oils and perfumes. North Bridge Road. MRT Bugis.
BUGIS VILLAGE
In contrast to the large malls, Bugis Village is a collection of
small lanes and mini boutiques. New and trendy street wear.
Open 10am–9pm. MRT Bugis.
CHINATOWN
Chinatown is the place for Chinese goods and traditional
medicines and fabrics.
CHINATOWN NIGHT MARKET
Food, fashion items, handicrafts, healthcare products. Open
Sunday to Thursday 5pm–11pm and until 1am on Friday and
Saturday. MRT Chinatown.
CLARKE QUAY SUNDAY FLEA MARKET
Antiques and second-hand items. Open daily 10am–6pm. MRT
Clarke Quay.
FUNAN IT MALL
The Funan IT Mall is a large mall specialising in IT and
electronics.
GREAT WORLD CITY
A shopping mall just outside the city between Kim Seng Road
and Zion Road.
GEYLANG SERAI
The best area to find Muslim cuisine and goods. From Paya
Lebar MRT Station walk to Geylang Road.
ORCHARD ROAD
Orchard Road is named after the orchards that were grown
during the colonial period. Transformed from a rural lane to a
very urbane shopping street with numerous shopping malls,
restaurants, cafés and lots of excitement. All along Orchard
Road are shopping malls.
MARINA BAY
Marina Bay is a collection of malls, some underground, linked
together and located at the mouth of the Singapore River close
to Raffles Hotel.
MILLENIA WALK
Located in the heart of Marina Bay is a low-rise designed area
with a mixture of shops and dining opportunities. 9 Raffles
Boulevard.
PARAGON SHOPPING MALL
Over 200 stores and restaurants.
RAFFLES CITY SHOPPING CENTRE
Over 120 stores in this large mall opposite Raffles Hotel.
SERANGOON ROAD
An area of little streets selling floral garlands, spices and saris.
SUNGEI ROAD THIEVES MARKET
The oldest flea market in Singapore and now good for
electronics. MRT Little India.
SUNTEC CITY MALL
Singapore’s largest shopping mall with over 300 shops
organised in four thematic zones. In the mall is the Fountain of
Wealth, the largest fountain with laser performances every
night from 8pm to 9pm.
TANGLIN MALL BAZAAR
Used and new clothes, books and other items. Open the first
Saturday of the month from 5pm–11pm. MRT Orchard.

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ToursToursToursTours
Similarly to accommodation, there is a large choice of tours available in Singapore. Again, we recommend that you browse to find
your choice and book online at Travel eGuides.
CRUISES
View Singapore from the sea or river. See where Raffles stepped ashore to found modern Singapore, admire the magnificent city
skyline as you cruise up the Singapore River.
DAY TOURS
There are a number of day tours that explore in-depth Singapore. Interested in seeing a typical fishing village built on stilts and
planks? Then come and experience Kukup. Tour Malacca which was Malacca was governed by the Malay Sultanate, Portuguese,
Dutch and British who have left behind a wealth of the past, evident in Malacca medieval charm, picturesque buildings, multi-racial
population and narrow streets.
NIGHT TOURS
Enjoy dinner at Boat Quay, night markets at the famous Bugis Street and the city skyline by night on one of the Singapore night
tours. The Night Safari tour brings the jungle alive after dusk. Experience the rich historical beginnings of Chinatown and the life of
the early Chinese immigrants and make your evening come alive with the hustle and bustle of the Night Markets.
SIGHTSEEING
See Singapore on one of the Hop-On Hop-Off Tours. A 24-hour ticket on an open-top double-decker bus or one of the guided
Singapore Tours which can be organised as a group or as a private tour. Try one of the gastronomic tours to sample the many
different cuisines in Singapore or a guided shopping tour. Perhaps consider a drive across the causeway linking Singapore and
Malaysia. Tour Johore Bahru with a visit to a handicraft centre to observe batik painting. Sentosa lies just off the mainland of
Singapore - visiting this resort-style island of peace makes for a very pleasant tour.

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Table of ContentsTable of ContentsTable of ContentsTable of Contents
Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Facts & Figures................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Climate........................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Tourist Information............................................................................................................................................................. 1
Essentials ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Getting About..................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Singapore Airport............................................................................................................................................................. 3
Reaching Singapore ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Singapore Transport......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Attractions......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Boat Quay....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Cable Car........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Carlsberg Sky Tower ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
Chijmes .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Chinatown....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Esplanade ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Fountain of Wealth........................................................................................................................................................... 4
G- Max Reverse Bungy ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
Haw Par Villa................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Johore Battery................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Jurong Bird Park .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Kranji War Memorial......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Ktong/Joo Chiat............................................................................................................................................................... 4
Little India ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Merlion Park.................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Night Safari..................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Orchard Road .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Raffles Hotel.................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Raffles’ Landing Site......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Singapore River ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
Snow City ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Supreme Court ................................................................................................................................................................ 5
The Battle Box................................................................................................................................................................. 5
The Padang..................................................................................................................................................................... 5
TigerLIVE........................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Art Galleries....................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Museums........................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Churches ........................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Mosques............................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Temples ............................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Parks and Gardens.............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Active Singapore ................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Animal Attractions .............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Fun Attractions................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Entertainment .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Restaurants ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10
American ...................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Australian ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Brazilian ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Chinese ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
European ...................................................................................................................................................................... 10
French.......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
German ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Indian .......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Italian .......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Japanese ...................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Korean ......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Mongolian ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Seafood........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Thai ............................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Shopping ......................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Arab Street/Kampong Glam ............................................................................................................................................ 11
Bugis Village ................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Chinatown..................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Chinatown Night Market.................................................................................................................................................. 11
Clarke Quay Sunday Flea Market...................................................................................................................................... 11
Funan IT Mall ................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Great World City ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Geylang Serai................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Orchard Road ................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Marina Bay.................................................................................................................................................................... 11

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Millenia Walk ................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Paragon Shopping Mall ................................................................................................................................................... 11
Raffles City Shopping Centre ........................................................................................................................................... 11
Serangoon Road ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Sungei Road Thieves Market ........................................................................................................................................... 11
Suntec City Mall............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Tanglin Mall Bazaar ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
Tours .............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Cruises ......................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Day Tours ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Night Tours ................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Sightseeing ................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................................. 13

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