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Bugis Street

Of the many malls and markets that rightly make Singapore a shopper’s paradise, Bugis Street is one of them. This popular shopping destination comprises of over 800 different shops and stalls in all sizes, which offer the latest trends in the fashion industry, and that too at affordable prices! Not only shopping, but the street is also popular for a myriad of other activities too, and enjoying the lip-smacking delicacies here is one of them. The original Bugis Street that existed was well known for its nighttime activities, but after complaints by the residents, the entire street was demolished. What stands today is the product of a massive makeover, which brought together a perfect amalgamation of malls, cafes, restaurants, street food, shops, and stalls. Popular among both locals and foreign tourists alike, the Bugis Street Market continues to be one of the cheapest yet trendiest markets to buy clothes, accessories, souvenirs, houseware and cosmetics. Read More

The Bukit Batok Nature Park (BBNP) is a quiet, serene park near the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. The major highlight of the lush park is the quarry-turned-pond located right at the entrance. The 36-hectare park is perfect for jogging, walking or biking on the trails surrounded by the lush green beauty of the secondary forest. Many also prefer exercising at Bukit Batok Nature Park as it contains fitness areas and many bike trails of varying difficulty. Bukit Batok means Coughing Hill in Malay and the park was given this name when it was formed in 1988, as it was made around an abandoned quarry that was once used to dig up granite. Since then, the quarry has filled up with rainwater and given way to a beautiful pond set against the foot of a high cliff and the secondary forest that the park now houses. The serene Butik Batok Park has diverse trails that range from easy to moderate level of difficulty, providing a beautiful view of the surrounding clear waters from the lookout points that are as tall as 10- storeys high and at intervals along the trails. The park also plays its part in the history and heritage of Singapore as it holds a World War 2 memorial up on the Bukit Batok Hill. Read More

Bukit Brown Cemetery, popularly known as Kopi Sua or Coffee Hill among the local communities, is a former cemetery situated at 36C Lorong Halwa, Singapore. Estimated to hold about 100,000 graves, this Chinese cemetery is said to be the largest outside China. The massive cemetery was opened in 1922 by the municipal authorities of Singapore but has been abandoned since its closure in 1973. After many renovations, parts of the cemetery were removed to make way for the installation of roads, and the deities which were situated beside the gates were also relocated to a different, sheltered place within the cemetery. At present, the extensive, overgrown cemetery is home to a variety of birds and animals and is thronged by nature lovers who come here in search of a temporary escape in the midst of nature. The lush greenery surrounding the tombs, the spectacular Heritage Tree right in the heart of the park, the self-guided trail of 25 tombs, and the tranquil atmosphere make this place one of a kind. Being a significant part of the cultural heritage of Singapore, the 212-acre Bukit Brown burial ground is home to several departed Singaporeans, belonging to Cantonese, Hokkien, Hakka, Hainanese and Teochew origins. Many graves are embellished with extraordinary Peranakan tiles which draw in several tourists, including ceramic experts from afar. Read More

Home to around 40% of the native flora and fauna of Singapore, the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is one of the two ASEAN Heritage Parks in Singapore. This 400-acre natural wonderland, considered one of the largest remaining rainforests of the country, is found on Bukit Timah Hill, the tallest hill of Singapore. Established in 1883 as a forest reserve, the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is the perfect place for tourists to see the natural ecology of a humid, equatorial region such as Singapore, with its pristine charm preserved and maintained by the authorities. The Shorea Curtisii trees, one of the oldest trees in Singapore, are believed to have existed here for more than 400 years. 18 species of the Dipterocarps, the tallest hardwood trees of the rainforest, can be found within the area. There is an ecological bridge that links the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve with the Central Catchment Nature Reserve, built to encourage the expansion of the habitat and species count of the indigenous wildlife of both reserves. Together, these eco-spaces are home to about 840 species of flowering plants and over 500 species of animals. Apart from marvelling at the wonders of this ecological gold mine, one can also partake in activities such as hiking and mountain biking. One day nature camps for children are organised at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve to help them understand and appreciate the natural heritage of Singapore. Read More

Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom

Established as an outdoor conservatory, the Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom is located at Imbiah on the Sentosa Island of Singapore and is home to more than fifty varieties of butterflies, beetles, macaws and a plethora of colourful insects. Unlike other Malaysian butterfly farms that nurture only the indigenous varieties, the Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom in Singapore harbour local varieties along with more exotic species like Ornithoptera of Sulawesi and other foreign ones. The park is not only about these fluttering butterflies but also jungle parrots, snakes and lizards with iguanas at the aviary being the star attraction. Read More

The Cape of Good Hope Art Gallery, located at 231 Bain Street Singapore, showcases and promotes the emerging Singaporean talent. Acting as a platform to display the artwork of several second-generation Singaporean artists, Cape of Good Hope has been hosting frequent exhibitions and participating in art forums and fairs since the beginning, and today, it has become one of the pioneering art galleries of the nation. The glorious art gallery houses outstanding art pieces by renowned artists, a few of them being Chieu Shey Fook, Choy Weng Yang, Ling Yang Chang, and Ang Ah Tee. It discovers new homegrown talent incessantly so that they can carry the torch of the future of the ever-evolving Singaporean Art. Apart from exhibiting the unique masterpieces of budding Singaporean talent, Cape of Good Hope also doubles as an art consultancy firm, providing efficient services to corporate institutions as well as private collectors and advising them on caring for and restoring artwork, and assisting them in expanding their collection. The prime motive of this prestigious gallery is to create an innovative space for artists and art lovers to visit and to promote the uniqueness of the Singaporean Art by displaying some of the finest art pieces and helping the amateur artists to shine. Read More

Capitol Theatre, also known as Kyo-Ei-Gekijo, is situated in the heart of Singapore’s civic district. It is a historic cinema and theatre which was designed by Richard Meier and Partners and is known to become South-east Asia’s largest single-screen cinema. The Capitol Theatre in Singapore is an epicentre of creativity which hosts several theatre and dance productions. Capitol Theatre has gone through a series of renovation over the course of time and can accommodate around 977 people with a rotational floor system. The lighting, staging, and soundproof system of the theatre is perfect for screening new movies as well as live performances. Also, the Capitol Theatre is situated in Singapore's Civic District, which is a hub of centres of importance like the Marina Bay Financial Centre and the Central Business District. Read More

The Cathy Gallery is an art and film museum located in Orchard Road, in Singapore’s Museum Planning Area. A favourite among film enthusiasts, history buffs, and the eccentric hipster class, this Gallery is home to vintage movie posters, early cameras, film equipment of the twentieth century, and other memorabilia from the golden age of Singaporean cinema. Nostalgia beckons at every step in this museum, full of snippets from the film history of the region. Housed in the Lion City’s first high-rise building, the Cathay Gallery museum is built within an iconic national monument with a well-preserved façade that reflects the architecture of 1930s Singapore. The seventeen-storeyed building houses a nine-screen cinema, shopping mall, restaurants, and housing complexes in addition to the museum. The Gallery shows off the contributions of the Loke family to the country’s film industry and entertainment scene. With a juxtaposition of the postmodern art-deco architecture and vintage twentieth-century styles, the Cathay Gallery presents the best of both worlds in an artful, elegant way – a must-visit for quirky young tourists! Read More

Cathedral of the Good Shepherd is the oldest Roman Catholic Church in Singapore located in the Museum Planning Area within the Civic District. Founded in 1832 by the Paris Foreign Missions Society, it is a designated National Monument of Singapore. The Cathedral lies between the parallel Queen and Victoria Streets and resembles the dazzling London's St Paul's Church and St Martin-in-the-Fields architecturally. The church holds services including Weekday Masses, Anticipation Masses, Sunday Masses and Confessions. The Cathedral of the Good Shepherd is the church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore and the seat of the archbishop, that is the bishop of the highest rank. Currently, the Archbishop of the cathedral is Most Rev William Goh Seng Chye, and Msgr Philip Heng, SJ acts as the Rector. The construction of the church was done between 1844 and 1847, and it was restored between 2013-2016. Read More

One of the oldest and most recognizable bridges in Singapore, the Cavenagh Bridge is also the only suspension bridge which spans the lower reaches of the Singapore River. Completed in 1869 and built to celebrate 50 years of the founding of Singapore by Raffles in 1819, the Cavenagh Bridge was one of the first suspension bridges in all of Southeast Asia. Today, the bridge stands as a major tourist attraction, which people love to visit to enjoy a peaceful walk in solitude or to simply stand and watch the ferries pass by. Formerly known as the Edinburgh Bridge, the name of the bridge was later changed to Cavenagh Bridge to pay tribute to Major General Orfeur Cavenagh, who was the last India-appointed Governor of the Straits Settlements. Today, the bridge continues to exist in its original form and is a popular tourist attraction. Originally, the colossal bridge was widely used by ox carts and other vehicles to cross the river, but heavy traffic ultimately caused the authorities to shut down all vehicle movement. Ultimately, Cavenagh Bridge was converted to a pedestrian bridge, and people today visit the bridge to revisit the rich history of Singapore and to marvel at its architectural wonder. Read More