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Singapore Visitor Centre

A two storey Peranakan shophouse in the Emerald Hill area, Orchard Road, the Singapore Visit Centre (SVC) can more so be regarded as a one-stop shop for tourists and travellers. From selling locally designed souvenirs to tours and attractions, event tickets to the booking of accommodations, the Singapore Visitor Centre caters to all traveller/tourist needs. One of the main highlights is its efficient use of technology to aid and assist visitors and tourists. The SVC has four different interactive kiosks that let the visitors browse through different attractions/ options and curate their own customised digital itinerary. This itinerary can either be emailed to the visitors or printed then and there. Apart from this, it houses two huge screens displaying various events and places of interests in the city. The two-storeyed shophouse has an event space on its second floor. This floor has interactive and engaging activities that are specially organised for visitors and tourists that are interested in the Singaporean or Peranakan culture. These events are conducted on a monthly basis. The Singapore Visitor Centre has knowledgeable and well-equipped staff that will assist you in organising your own travel plans. Currently, there are four branches of the Singapore Visitor Centre. Their main branch is the one on Orchard Road. The other three branches are located in Level 1 of ION Orchard, Chinatown and in Kampong Glam. Read More

One of the last works of Roy Lichtenstein, 'Six Brushstrokes' is an artwork made of aluminium sculpture that infuses Chinese calligraphic traditions and western bebop that portray abstract illusions of nature, seashores and land, thereby completing Lichtenstein's wish to display his art in Singapore. These post-industrial themed artworks are commissioned explicitly at Millennia Walk, Singapore. Six Brushstrokes was authorised in 1996. These six different pieces of aluminium sculptures are at a distance of four to twelve meters. Each of the six sculptures is a perfect manifestation of Chinese and Western culture. First invented in Rhode Island, Bristol and later built at the Roy Lichtenstein Sculpture Plaza, near the Millenia Walk, Singapore, the six brushstrokes series is considered as a satirical parody of gesturalism. Roy Lichtenstein later engulfed these series of artworks into ideas and themes of his work. These figures are vibrantly coloured, have a very defined black outline and are peculiar to Lichtenstein's masterpieces. Inspired by the outdoor civic art in the grand tradition of Picasso, Roy's works were also a manifested example of the same. However, these art installations were flown to Singapore just months before Roy's last days. An ode to ending his life as an artist and his monumental achievements, the Six Brushstrokes stand in all their glory, thereby, portraying a perfect blend of Chinese and Western calligraphic traditions and a plain, careless brushstroke. Read More

The Southern Ridges Trail is a 10-kilometre hiking route in southern Singapore. One of the most picturesque natural walks of the Lion City, the Southern Ridges Trail offers stunning views of the skyline waterfront and a stroll across fascinating natural and architectural marvels. Spread across four havens of exotic flowering plants and tropical animals – Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park, HortPark, and Kent Ridge Park, Southern Ridges also consists of the country’s highest pedestrian bridge, suspended at a height of 36 metres across two hills. A walk along the Southern Ridges trail is a safe and inexpensive way to escape the city’s hustle and bustle and enjoy the pristine jungle. Most of the trail is paved and cemented, making it one of the easiest hikes around - perfect for families with children, couples, nature enthusiasts, photographers, and solo travellers. The winding pathways present a unique mélange of Singapore’s futuristic buildings and untouched greenery – picture-perfect moments aplenty! Read More

The Splash and Surf Water playground is located on the 3rd level of the Kallang Wave Mall and is the perfect refuge from the scorching sunlight and heat. It is a small but beautiful spot for young kids to enjoy the day and also a great way for adults to spend fun leisure time with family and friends! The ground is divided into two areas, a small pool which is perfect for the smaller children, as it is just 0.6 metres deep, and a larger playing area with swings, slides, buckets and many other water games. They also have a surfing area called 'Stingray' and a soothing and relaxing Lazy float along the Lazy River which is the perfect way to relax after a tiring schedule. The place is extremely safe for kids with surveillance and guards on duty constantly to ensure the safety and security of the children. However, to prevent any mishaps, children below the height of 1.2 metres must be accompanied by their parents. Read More

Impossible to miss while visiting Waterloo Street, the colourful Sri Krishnan Temple is a Hindu temple in Singapore dedicated to Lord Krishna and his consort Rukmini. Initially established as a tiny shrine under a banyan tree, the temple today comprises of a large prayer hall and a massive four-storeyed annexe, contained within a 1008 square metre compound. Standing in close proximity to the Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple, Sri Krishnan Temple draws pilgrims and tourists from various religious and ethnic backgrounds. The location of Sri Krishnan Temple was decided upon after considering the religious needs of the Hindu community in Singapore, with many of them being concentrated in the area bound by Bras Basah Road, Victoria Street and Albert Street. It is built in the classic South Indian style of architecture as per the rules prescribed by the Agama Sastra. The dome, built above the main shrine, is a magnificent blend of copper and gold plating adorned with intricate carvings of various Hindu deities, forming the tallest part of the temple complex. Throughout the temple, one can find elaborate and colourful carvings and sculpture of Hindu deities and depictions of Hindu Mythology. With a shrine dedicated to the Buddhist Goddess Guan Yin, this divine temple stands as a symbol for the harmonious, multi-religious and multi-cultural society prevalent in Singapore. Read More

Sri Mariamman Temple

The oldest temple in Singapore, Sri Mariamman Temple is located paradoxically in the centre of Chinatown. Dating back to 1827, the exquisite temple is dedicated to Goddess Mariamman, a Hindu deity known for curing illness, disease and epidemics. The ornate and elaborate detailing of the gopuram (tower) above the entrance is a sight to behold, making it popular among the architecture lovers, apart from the tourists and Hindu immigrants in Singapore. The boundary walls of the temple are graced by sacred cow sculptures while the six-tiers of the gopuram has intricate plasterwork images of Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver) and Shiva (the destroyer).Sri Mahamariamman Temple of Singapore has been accorded the status of a National Monument by the Singaporean authorities. Since its inception in 1862, the grand temple served as a Registry of Marriages for Hindu at a time when the temple was the only authority that could recognise Hindu marriages, and refuge for new immigrants to Singapore during colonial times. The Thimithi, or fire walking ceremony, held a week before the festival of Diwali in October-November is one of the grandest occasions celebrated at Sri Maha Mariamman Temple. Read More

Sri Muneeswaran Temple, considered to be the largest shrine in Southeast Asia dedicated to Sri Muneeswaran, is situated on the Tanglin Halt Road at Commonwealth Drive Singapore. The grand temple gets its name from the merging of the two words: 'muni' meaning 'saint', and 'ishwar', signifying 'god'. Along with the presiding deity, Sri Muneeswaran Temple also includes the idols of several well-known Hindu gods like Lord Vinayagar, Sri Durgai Amman, Sri Ayappan, Sri Krishna and Sri Mariamman, to name a few. It is also said to be the only temple in Singapore to house the deities of Sri Naga Raja and Rani. Interestingly, Sri Muneeswaran is said to be the God of acting and the protector of the South Indian villages. Several local actors offer their prayers at this temple since it is a strong belief that worshipping Sri Muneeswaran will improve one's acting skills. The dignified temple was originally a shrine built by the Malayan railway workers at Queensway in 1932 in order to worship the deity. In 1998, it was relocated to Tanglin Road where it stands till date. Apart from being a place of worship, Sri Muneeswaran Temple also holds counselling and matchmaking sessions and doubles as a free yoga centre on Sundays and Mondays. The management committee of the temple also offers food to the needy in and around this place, irrespective of race and age. Not only is this sacred temple visited by numerous visitors throughout the year, but it is also believed to specifically draw in worshippers who are transformed criminals. Devotees flood in large crowds from distant places to pay their offerings and connect to their spiritual selves. Read More

Located at Ceylon Road in Singapore, the Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple is a 150-year-old Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha. The temple is most famous for the four granite structures depicting Lord Ganesha in 32 poses. This was the successful work of 20 Indian artisans who spent 20 years on this masterpiece. Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple was established in 1850 when the statue of Lord Vinayagar was discovered after it washed up on the banks of a stream near a champak tree. The tree, which stood on the bank of the pond, acted as an identifying element to the Senpaga (Tamil for Champak) temple. Mr.Ethirnayagam Pillai, a Ceylon Tamil pioneered the building of the first structure with the help of Indian workers. It was a decent shelter with an attap roof. This delightful abode with the Champak tree became the temple of Sri Senpaga Vinayagar. In 2003, it was designated as a historic site. The Vinayagar Shrine is from the time of the earliest groups of Sri Lankan Tamil immigrants in Singapore. Read More

Situated at the Geylang Avenue in Singapore, the stupendous Sri Sivan Temple is a place of worship of the Hindu God, Lord Shiva, the presiding deity of the temple. This magnificent temple can very well be considered as a modern structure, with the fusion of both South and North Indian architectural influences adding to the aura of this holy place. There are six main prayers held here on a daily basis, and the temple has a specific time for the performance of the same. Initially established at Potong Pasir, this sacred temple was shifted to three other sites before finally settling at its present location, near the Foo Hai Ch'an Buddhist Monastery. Even though Lord Shiva is the prime idol of worship, Sri Sivan Temple houses at least twelve other deities, including the ornate Sri Vinayagar, Sri Viswanathar, Sri Navagraham, Sri Kalabairavar, and Sri Vishalashi Amman. During festivals like Maha Shivratri and Vasanth Panchami, this place is surrounded by a jubilant atmosphere. It teems with devotees who come here to perform the various rituals and seek blessings from God. Other festivals are also celebrated with pomp throughout the year. Apart from being a place of worship, the gorgeous Sri Sivan Temple also provides free homoeopathy services, Hinduism classes to children (known as Project Bhakti), free Thevaram classes for both adults and children, and also primary and tertiary bursaries. Read More

The Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple is a Hindu place of worship located along Serangoon Road in Little India. A shrine to Lord Vishnu, the Hindu God of Preservation, this temple is known for its magnificently ornate 20-metre-high Gopuram (entrance tower) which depicts the various incarnations of the deity. The Dravidian architecture of the temple is a visual masterpiece, with thousands of intricate sculptures and paintings adorning the five-tiered tower and ceiling that transport visitors into the world of Hindu mythology. One of the oldest temples in the country, Srinivasa Perumal Temple was first built in 1855 and gazetted as a national monument in 1978. Built primarily with donations from P. Govindasamy Pillai, a famous south Indian philanthropist, the famous landmark features idols of Lord Vishnu along with his consorts Lakshmi and Andal, and his mount Garuda. Important Hindu festivals like Thaipusam, Brahmotsavam, and Vaikunta Ekadasi are celebrated with much gusto here, and the prasadam (ceremonial offerings) are a must-try! Read More