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SEA Aquarium

Part of the vibrant Resorts Sentosa World, the South East Asia Aquarium, or the SEA Aquarium, is one of the largest aquariums in the world, home to more than 800 species of aquatic wildlife. The chief draw of SEA Aquarium is the Open Ocean Tank - the world's largest viewing panel at 36-m long and 8.3m high. This is also the only aquarium in the world to house the giant oceanic manta ray. The state-of-the-art complex is home to over 100,000 sea creatures, spread across 10 zones and 49 habitats found between Southeast Asia, Australia and Africa. This magical marine world is home to varied exotic marine biodiversity such as the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin, scalloped hammerhead shark, nurse shark, giant moray eel, poison arrow frog, clownfish, sea nettle, giant Pacific octopus and the Japanese spider crab. Unique species like the guitarfish and the chambered nautilus are also found here. The SEA Aquarium complex also houses the interactive family-friendly exhibition which explores the history of the maritime Silk Route. Read More

Sitting behind the crimson gates at Peck Seah Street, the quirky Seng Wong Beo Temple, also known as the Du Cheng Huang Gu Miao Temple, has unflinchingly preserved the age-old practice of hosting ghost marriages. Devoted to Wei Ling Gong, the Chinese City God, this temple is where the wedding bells are chimed for the deceased. Apart from the presiding deity, Seng Wong Beo also houses the glorious idols of Justice Bao, Martial Guan Di, Tua Li Ya Pek, Wen Chang Di Jun, and Xiao Zi Gong, among others. This quaint temple was established in 1905 by Reverend Swee Oi, and is devoid of the regal features of the other places of worship in Singapore. The extraordinary rituals and charms, however, make up for it and give an enchanting appearance to it that is pleasing to the eye. This tranquil place of worship is supposedly the only one in this contemporary city-state which has not changed its mystical ceremonies with the changing times. This occult ceremony is conducted when the family members of both sides come forward and wish to unite the departed souls. Sometimes, a matchmaker is requested to bring together two families looking for an appropriate partner for a deceased family member and the two departed, marriageable souls are united in holy matrimony. Read More

The sacred Taoist temple Siang Cho Keong Temple, sitting in a quiet corner of Amory Lane in Singapore, was established in 1867 by the local Hokkien Community. Formerly known as Zhi Yun Miao, the humble sanctuary was built on its chosen site because it is resembled good feng shui, with a sea in front and a hill behind this holy structure, and has stood on the same location. The Siang Cho Keong Temple is usually overlooked by many since it does not draw a lot of attention as compared to the other Chinese temples in Singapore. However, it can be considered as one of the most underrated temples in the Lion City. Several idols have been installed at Siang Cho Keong Temple, including the presiding deity, Tua Pek Kong, the God of prosperity. Apart from that, the idols of Lu Fu Xian Zu, one of the Eight Immortals in Chinese mythology, Guanyin, Jin Qian Bo, Wen Guan and Wu Jiang are also present here among others. This place of worship receives visitors on a daily basis. However, it is the liveliest in the afternoons, when people come in to offer their prayers and light incense sticks to express their devotion to the deities. Read More

Located on Sentosa Island, the Siloso Beach is renowned for being the hippiest of the three beaches located here (Siloso, Palawan and Tanjong). Siloso is full of people at all times of the day being home to some of the best bars and restaurants in the area. The perfect place for people who love the sun and the sand, Siloso Beach is well known for its outdoor activities, especially beach volleyball. Interestingly, Siloso Beach is an artificial one, which has been reclaimed using sand that was brought from Indonesia and Malaysia. Siloso Beach Walk is a fun-filled stretch that runs along the length of the beach and is a storehouse of exciting activities and sights. From rollerblades to surfboards, from kayaks to flying trapezes, this resort beach is a storehouse of some of the most amazing adventures and activities! Read More

Sim Lim Square is a six-storey retail complex known for being the hub of electronic items. Also known as SLS, it offers all kinds of electronic items like mobiles, cameras, laptop, computers, along with offering software updates and the repair and servicing of electronic products. While the first three levels of Sim Lim Square are mainly focussed on consumer electronics ranging from MD players to digital camcorders and office equipment like fax machines, levels three to six deal with an unparalleled range of computer components. Along with the endless, sprawling collection of the products, this IT shopping complex also houses a food court in its basement which specialises in Asian cuisine and ensures fast-paced delivery. Read More

The Singapore Art Museum (also called SAM) specialises in international contemporary art practices with an emphasis laid on Singapore and South-East Asia. The museum is conveniently situated in the heart of the city of Singapore. Previously known as Fine-Art museum, SAM aims to breathe art into life. They plan on having a stimulating space to think, feel, experience and imagine. The museum is housed in a restored 19th-century old school that adds to the vibes of its antiquity and contemporary atmosphere. SAM is home to some of the ancient classic and modern international art. It also collaborates with contemporary international museums of its like to curate and hosts contemporary exhibitions. SAM place also hosts events like South East Asian Film Festival. Visitors have the option of attending an exhibition or through public programs such as tours, talks, artist tours and workshops. Their main focus is to present the works curated from permanent collections along with the changing exhibitions that result in an aesthetic experience of the whole Asian art. The museum has thought-provoking art exhibitions that compel the viewer to think. It also presents programmes in response to current social trends which raise awareness on the relevant issue. Their most famous family-friendly exhibition is 'Imaginarium' which explores innovative ideas through interactive and contemporary artworks. All of this adds to the tourist traffic of the art museum. Read More

The Singapore Botanic Gardens, located at Orchard Road, is the only tropical garden to feature as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 82-hectare green space boasts of more than 10,000 species of flowering plants and trees. The prime attractions are the National Orchid Garden, and Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden – the world’s first garden dedicated exclusively to children. Singapore Botanic Gardens also features the Learning Forest interactive rainforest exhibit, many museums, herbariums, attractive statues, gurgling fountains, a Botany Centre, and many more family-friendly locations. A stunning lake attracts tropical birds and turtles, while butterflies and other insects frequent the sweet-smelling blooms. The Singapore Botanic Gardens is also the venue of performances, recitals, and educational programs at Palm Valley. Read More

The Singapore Cable Car is a gondola lift that facilitates an aerial link from Mount Faber to Sentosa’s resort island. It affords a bird’s eye view of the main attractions of Singapore like Mount Faber, Harbourfront, Merlion, Sentosa Island and Universal Studios Singapore. The Singapore Cable Car is operational from six stations passing through two lines - the Mount Faber Line (old one) and Sentosa Line (new one). The experience is very unique as the gondola lift travels through skyscrapers allowing the passenger to alight at the station for shopping and continue the journey later. The route for the Singapore Cable Car crosses the Keppel harbour which makes it the world’s first aerial ropeway to span over a harbour. Read More

Singapore City Gallery is a three-storey visitor centre located between the historic Chinatown and the Centre Business District, famed for housing an enormous model replica of Singapore. Formerly known as the URA Gallery, the City Gallery traces the evolution of Singapore's physical transformation spread across 10 thematic areas and 50 audiovisual interactive exhibitions. Singapore City Gallery should definitely be visited by architecture and history lovers. The City Gallery in Singapore traces the development story of Singapore - an excellent example of the fact that Singapore transformed to become one of the most liveable cities in Asia, over the past 50 years. Occupying an area of 2400 square metres, Singapore City Gallery is spread across three floors. The first floor has exhibits related to urban planning, architecture and other areas relevant to the Urban Redevelopment Authority's remit. The second-floor of Singapore City Gallery houses the replica of central Singapore, called the Central Area Model. The third floor comprises permanent exhibits on topics such as preservation of historically significant buildings, sustainable development and urban design. A popular attraction at the City Gallery of Singapore is the 270-degree panoramic sight and sound show depicting scenes from the daily life of Singapore. Read More

Standing at a magnificent height of 165 meters, the Singapore Flyer is Asia's largest giant observation wheel. Offering a 360-degree breathtaking panoramic view of the Lion City, the huge Ferris wheel is built on a 3-story terminal building at Marina Bay. An icon of Singapore, the stunning view from the flyer is best experienced at dusk - view the iconic attractions like Singapore River, Raffles Place, Merlion Park lit up spectacularly at night. The major attraction of the Singapore Flyer are the 28 city-bus-sized air-conditioned capsules, designed to carry 28 passengers through a 30-minute mind-stirring journey of Singapore's skyline. For a unique dining experience, enjoy the Singapore Flyer's special in-flight dining packages, along with the world's first full-butler sky dining escapade. The flyer also houses the world's first 6-D motion ride at state-of-the-art XD Theatre. Singapore Flyer's construction is documented in a multimedia display called 'Journey of Dreams', an on-site augmented reality show.Note: The flight operations are suspended until further notice Read More