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The MICA Building, otherwise known as the Old Hill Street Police Station (OHSPS), was erected in 1934 to house the Hill Street Police Station and Barracks. It was gazetted as a national monument in 1998 and transformed into comfortable and lively premises for MICA. MICA moved from PSA Building to... |
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Shaped like a boomerang, Pulau Ubin (Granite Island) is situated just off the north-eastern corner of mainland Singapore. The 1020-hectare island was once a cluster of five smaller ones separated by tidal rivers, but the building of bunds for prawn farming has since united these into a single isl... |
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The Merlion was designed as an emblem for the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) in 1964. The designer was Mr Fraser Brunner, a member of the souvenir committee and a curator of the Van Kleef Aquarium. The Merlion has a lion head and a fish body resting on a crest of waves. The lion head symbolises th... |
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Lau Pa Sat is the largest Victorian filigree cast-iron structure in Southeast Asia. It was formerly known as the Telok Ayer Market, and its history goes back to the first wet market in Singapore. The first Telok Ayer Market was opened in 1825. In 1973, the year the Telok Ayet Market was gazetted ... |
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Singapore's Chinatown (Niu Che Shui) evolved around 1821 when the first Chinese junk arrived from Xiamen, Fujian province in China. During Chinese New Year, the whole of Chinatown is lit up and buzzes with activity as stalls sell a variety of festive goods. Chinatown, with the major draws being m... |
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Supported by four 13.8 metres high bronze legs and spreading over an area of 1683.07 metres, the Fountain of Wealth has been accorded the status of "World's Largest Fountain" in the 1998 edition of the Guinness Book of Records. It is symbolically the ring in the palm of the hand, guaranteeing the... |
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Wild Wild Wet in Singapore is a popular water park and is an ideal place for a day’s outing. It boasts of some very unique rides like Ular-Lah which is regarded as Southeast Asia’s first raft slide. Those who love adventure and want an adrenalin rush can enjoy this waterfall ride with five ot... |
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The Esplanade or the 'Theatres on the Bay' is the largest and most reputed theatre for performing arts in Singapore. It comprises two large halls: the 2,000-seat theater and 1,600-seat Concert Hall, and is equipped with two smaller studios, an outdoor theater and a mall. It also offers a complete... |
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Singapore River is mainly responsible for the transformation of a small fishing village to the bustling city. The very origin of Singapore's prosperity, with the Merlion (the city's tourism icon) steadfastly standing guard at the mouth of the river. Quaint bridges span the river, ranging from the... |
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Open 365 days a year, the Singapore Zoo is a must-see attraction for all tourists. Set in a rainforest environment, Singapore Zoo's world famous "open concept” offers the opportunity to experience and be inspired by the wonders of nature. Home to over 2,500 specimens from 315 species, 29% of wh... |
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Singapore's first suspension footbridge, the Tanjong Rhu Bridge, was officially opened by Koo Tsai Kee, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Ministry of National Development and Ministry of Defence in 1998. It was designed by the Public Works Department (now known as CPG Corporation Pte Ltd). The b... |
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Clarke Quay is a historical riverside quay in Singapore, located within the Singapore River Planning Area. The quay is situated upstream from the mouth of the Singapore River and Boat Quay. Clarke Quay is also the name of a road along the quay, part of which has since been converted into a pedest... |
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Robinson Road is a major trunk road in Singapore's central business district.It was named after Sir William Cleaver Francis Robinson, then Governor of the Straits Settlements in 1877. It stretches from Collyer Quay to the docks, between Finalyson Green and Anson Road. Robinson Road sits on reclai... |
