Places of Interest in Singapore The Singapore Flyer, a giant observation wheel that features brilliant engineering breakthroughs a world apart from the traditional Ferris Wheel, is set to be Asia's most visible iconic visitor attraction. When completed in March 2008, it will provide breathtaking, panoramic views of Singapore and beyond. Newton Food Centre Eating is one Singaporean's favorite pastime. Many locals here can tell you that some of the best food may not be found at restaurants but at hawker centers. One of the best places to go for local food is at Newton Food Center. Most of the stalls are do not open during the day but at night after 7pm for dinner or supper.
Orchard Road Orchard Road is the heart and soul of Singapore. This is the busiest area in Singapore. Everybody both tourist and local fill the streets from morning to night. Orchard Road has a large number of shops, hotels, cinemas, restaurants, pubs and so much more. With so much different things to do, it is easy to spend an entire day here. Most shops open from 10am to 10pm.
Raffles Hotel This grand hotel is one of the oldest hotels in Singapore. It has been restored and has been declared a national landmark in 1987. It still bears reminisce of old British colonial times. Some suites have been named after famous celebrities that have stayed here like Charlie Chaplin, Somerset Maugham and Ava Gardner. It is also in this hotel that the famous Singapore Sling was concocted in the Long Bar.
Fountain of Wealth Located at Suntec City, the Fountain of Wealth is in the Guiness Book for being the world largest fountain. Base on feng shui, this fountain is believe to bring wealth and good fortune. Many people visit and believe that if one walks around the fountain three time clockwise while touch the water would be lucky and blessing. Singapore Art Museum Exhibits in the museum range from traditional to modern art from all parts of Southeast Asia. The E-mage Gallery is one of the many attractions in the museum. It features interactive program, involving 20th century Southeast Asian art on large high definition visual monitors. Victoria Theatre Visit the Victoria Theatre to view some plays. The plays vary throughout the year. Substation Visit the substation to view some plays. The plays vary throughout the year. Singapore Philatelic Museum See how stamps are made and processed and Singapore's history through the stamps Delfi Orchard Visit this place to see its art galleries. Chinese Opera Excerpt Performance The Chinese Theatre Circle conducts talks and performances frequently. Cantonese Operatic Singing The Chinese Theatre Circle is introducing the Cantonese Operatic Singing with music accompaniment to revive the culture prevalent in the 1930s and 40s. Arts in the City Held on every first Friday of the month, it highlights various art performances for the working public. Kallang Theatre Visit the Kallang Theatre to see some plays. The plays vary throughout the year. The Millenia Singapore Art Collection It houses one of the finest and largest corporate art collections in Southeast Asia. It includes masterpieces by renowned artists, displayed for the 1st time in Singapore, like Frank Stella and Phillip Johnson. The masterpieces range from murals to sculptures. The Roy Lichtenstein Sculpture Plaza This is the latest gallery in Millenia Singapore’s line-up of public art. Designed by Lichtenstein, the Sculpture Plaza comprises an open pavilion with grass beds and holds his "Six Brushstrokes" 1996 series. There is also a collection of six tall, colorful sculptures, which are whimsical calligraphic renditions of nature. |