Themed Attractions

Boat Quay, Singapore River, Clarke Quay
Once traders' bumboats jostled for space in the Singapore River to offload their cargoes. Now all but a few of the bumboats have gone, but new life has been breathed into the old shop-houses and godowns along the river banks. Boat Quay and Clarke Quay have been completely renovated and the Singapore River transformed into the city's newest leisure and entertainment centre. More than 35 bars and restaurants have opened in Boat Quay featuring al fresco dining along the riverbank. Allow three hours.
Just up-river stands Clarke Quay, where shoppers can enjoy the festival atmosphere while hunting for bargains in 176 air-conditioned godowns and shop-houses. Clarke Quay has its own seafood, fruit and vegetable market, as well as 40 push-carts selling unique knick-knacks such as pottery, jewelry and woodcraft. Bars, discos, restaurants and a Disney style Adventure Ride also pull in the crowds.

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Guinness World of Records Exhibition
Facts and feats from the Guinness Book of Records are on display in the first exhibition of its kind in Southeast Asia. Using three-dimensional life-size replicas and audio-visual presentations, spectacular human endeavors are re-lived. Sports records can be accessed through a computerized Sports Data Bank. Records which have been claimed in Singapore are in a special Singapore and Asia showcase. Allow an hour.
Opening hours: 10am to 7pm daily.
Location: 1 Maritime Square #02-70, Harbor Front Tel: 6271 8344.

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New Ming Village
The Ming and Qing Dynasties saw the art of porcelain-making in China reach its zenith. This village makes reproductions from that era using age-old techniques and decorative forms. Visitors can watch the craftsmen at work and choose from an extensive selection of porcelain on sale. Allow 45 minutes.
Opening hours: 9am to 5.30pm daily.
Location: 32 Pandan Road, Tel: 6265 7711.

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Singapore Science Centre
More than 600 exhibits make the world of science instantly accessible to children and adults alike. A highlight is the Aviation Gallery which introduces the principles of flight and examines how man has explored the skies. The Centre includes an Omnimax Theatre with massive screens and wrap-around sound where Omnimax movies are shown. There is also a Planetarium Show which takes visitors on a planet to planet excursion. Allow one to two hours.
Opening hours: 10am to 6pm (closed on Mondays).
Location: Science Centre Road, Tel: 6560 3316.