Activities
A city as exciting as Singapore has
countless amounts of things to see and do. Partaking in these activities will hopefully lead us to appreciate and learn more about the cultural, social, economical and political aspects of Singapore. The itinerary for each day will be based on what we feel like doing and how much energy we have for the amount of activity that day. We plan to move between attractions as efficiently as possible.
Chinatown - the first thing that we'll do after
arriving and unpacking at the hostel is to explore our immediate surroundings,
Chinatown! Large areas are considered national heritage sites.
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| Buddha Tooth Relic Temple |
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Little India - just a short distance northeast of Chinatown, this area is known for its Tamil Elements.
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| Veeramakaliamman Temple |
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National Museum of Singapore - built in 1887, the museum housing some of Singapore's most precious treasurers. Easily a place to learn about Singapore's history, admission for adults is just $10 SGD.
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Botanic Gardens - though Singapore is heavily urbanized, there is still plenty of greenery. The 74 hectare garden is a prime example on how a sophisticated and futuristic city still values mother nature. Admission is free!
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Bukit Timah Nature Reserve - a heritage park located in the middle of Singapore, this nature reserve is a center of excellence in tropical forest conservation management. Admission is free.
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Singapore Zoo and Night Safari - the zoo and night safari are a popular must see tourist attraction. The night safari is set in a tropical forest which can be explored by foot or by tram. Admission specials that grant access into both attraction cost $42.00 SGD.
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Sentosa - Sentosa is a popular island resort south of the mainland with many attractions. The island is connected to the mainland by a bridge which can be crossed on foot in no time.
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Pulau Ubin - located in the northeastern corner of Singapore this island has the last existing village in Singapore. Visiting here is like traveling back into the 1960s, things haven't changed much. The island can be accessed via bumboats that charge $3 SGD per person.
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| Merline |
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| Fort Siloso - nation's largest collection of WWII memorabilia. Admission $8 SGD. |
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| Underwater World. Admission $26 SGD |
Pulau Ubin - located in the northeastern corner of Singapore this island has the last existing village in Singapore. Visiting here is like traveling back into the 1960s, things haven't changed much. The island can be accessed via bumboats that charge $3 SGD per person.
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| bikes for rent |
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| Chek Jawa - extremely rare ecosystem --- Orchard Road - a 2.2 km long street that is the entertainment and retail center of Singapore. A popular tourist destination due to its premiere shopping. Gigantic malls dominate the street where numerous shops, cafes, restaurants, and so much more can be found.     --- Clarke Quay - is a historical riverside wharf. It is known for its night life and dining.     --- National Day Celebrations - national day is celebrated every year on the 9th of August to commemorate Singapore's independence from Malaysia in 1965. There is a big parade and ceremony followed by firework celebrations.     |
