SHOPPING | DINING | NIGHTLIFE | WELLNESS | ATTRACTIONS your essential singapore

SHOPPING | DINING | NIGHTLIFE | WELLNESS | ATTRACTIONS your essential singapore guide W elcome to Singapore. We’re thrilled to have you here. Are you excited? You certainly should be. After all, Singapore is a vibrant, exciting city that has seen its fair share of breathtaking new developments in the past 12 months. And the next 12 promise even more dynamic new venues and events in this high-tech, low-stress metropolis. Last year saw the successful completion of our Integrated Resorts, Marina Bay Sands® and Resorts World™ Sentosa; these two resorts have given Singapore’s leisure and nightlife scene a real boost with their host of celebrity-chef restaurants, nightclubs, hotels and amusement parks. In fact, the 3.5-kilometre Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade which fronts the Marina Bay Sands‰ has today become a stunning vantage point to catch the gleaming sights (and new establishments) dotting the picturesque Marina Bay. The compact nature of the city, with exciting places and spaces concentrated in distinct districts all linked by an efficient public transport system, makes exploring the city a breeze. We’ve packed this guide with full of things to do, places to visit and meals you absolutely can’t miss, and done so in a way that you can create a Singapore experience to call your own. You’re in for a truly unforgettable experience, be it at one of the city’s nightlife haunts, thriving hawker centres, most interesting historical venues, or exploring the best places to get up close with nature, have fun with the family and, of course, shop, no matter what your taste and budget. Like the city itself, this guide is designed with you in mind. But that’s not all; Singapore is fast becoming the region’s most important events capital and cultural hub. Barely a week goes by without a concert from a musical superstar, a new exhibition from some of the biggest names in art, or a cultural celebration of some kind; and the city also now plays host to some truly world- class sporting events. You’ll never run out of things to do in Your Singapore. Come Feel the Excitement! Nestled amongst the steel and glass is a vibrant living culture. Lion dance troupes performing streets away from kompang drummers. The strains of a Chinese Erhu fitting in perfectly with the buzz of a modern train station. Where old customs of pounding spices, herbal remedies and batik wear are very much alive. In this city of tomorrow, you never have to look far to see the past, present and future in one day. Discover this Singapore or make one of your own at YourSingapore.com 1 The Civic District 54 Historical monuments. Chinatown 60 Discover Chinese heritage. Orchard Road 56 Shoppers’ paradise. Singapore River 58 A lively artery. East Coast Park & Katong 66 Seaside pleasures. Little India 62 Colourful sights and sounds. Marina Bay 68 Breathtaking waterfront. Kampong Glam 64 Ancient seat of Malay royalty. Marina Bay Sands 70 An exciting complex. Off The Beaten Track 78 Discover hidden gems. Sentosa 72 Asia’s favourite playground. Cruise Centre 79 Quick stopover itinerary. Resorts World Sentosa 74 Family fun. Architectural T our 76 Varied building styles. Calendar 80 This year’s key highlights. Map 89 Navigating the city. Coming Soon 94 Upcoming attractions. ITINERARIES 53 CALENDAR 80 asia city Media group REGIONAL DIRECTOR, VISITORS MEDIA Celeste Tan COUNTRY MANAGER Andrew Hiransomboon acMg | EDITORIAL MANAGING EDITOR Ric Stockfis GUIDE EDITOR Ramesh William GUIDE WRITERS Jalean Wong, Kurt Ganapathy, Nur Hidayah Salamat, Zaki Jufri, Zul Andra acMg | PRODUCTION PRODUCTION MANAGER Anna Ng ART DIRECTOR Intan Agustina GUIDE DESIGNERS Fenny, Karnika Danhar, Tetuko Hanggoro Prasetyowibowo acMG | ADVERTISING & CIRCULATION ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Stephen Lye MEDIA SALES MANAGER Nadine Wang ASSISTANT SALES MANAGER Thila Chandra SENIOR ACCOUNTANT Mila Setiawati ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT Jonathan Quek Group Directors CHIEF executive OFFICER Gretchen Worth CHIEF operating OFFICER Steve Freeman group digital director Greg Duncan CHIEF Financial OFFICER Henry Leung Group PRODUCT Director DIGITAL MEDIA Jane Bay email asia city staff at: where@asia‑city.com.sg STB is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of this publication and shall not be liable for any damage, loss, injury or inconvenience arising from or in connection with the content of this publication. You should verify or seek clarification from the individual third parties referred to in this publication. For general enquiries, contact the Singapore Tourism Board Tourism Court, 1 Orchard Spring Lane Singapore 247729 Tel: H (65) 6736 6622 Fax: (65) 6736 9423 Touristline: H 1800 736 2000 (toll‑free in Singapore) or H (65) 6736 2000 (outside Singapore) yoursingapore.com CONTENTS YOUR SINGAPORE Singapore History 05 Singapore’s illustrious past. Getting Around 08 How to navigate your way through the city. Essential Info 06 All you need to know about money matters, hotel reservations and more. Necessary Numbers 10 Just in case, these are the numbers you may need. 13 ISLAND ORIENTATION 04 Dining 14 Singapore’s filled with a plethora of restaurants and hawker centres that offer different dining experiences. Culture and Heritage 34 Learn about Singapore’s history and multicultural traditions. Nature 40 Get up close with nature. Nightlife 20 Forget about hitting the sack and check out Singapore’s bustling nightlife instead. Fun 28 Get out and about and explore Singapore’s great outdoors. Shopping 46 Singapore offers visitors serious retail therapy with its countless shopping options. BM 001 05 11 00 YOUR ESSENTIAL SINGAPORE GUIDE 2011 2 3 F ounded as a British trading settlement in 1819, Singapore attained independence only in 1965. Yet its history stretches as far back as the second century AD when it first appeared in the renowned Greek polymath Ptolemy’s seminal map, Geographia. Over the next millennia, its fortunes were tied to the neighbouring Hindu kingdoms of Sumatra and Java. But hardly anything was written about this island then and it only “re-emerged” in the 14th century under the name T emasek, or Sea T own. This new identity soon changed when a Sumatran king, Sang Nila Utama, spotted what he thought was a lion on T emasek’s shores and duly christened it “Singapura.” (In Sanskrit “Singa” means lion and “pura” city.) By the early 19th century, the British were looking for a trading settlement in the region to counterbalance the influence of the Dutch, and under the stewardship of Sir Stamford Raffles, a reputable colonial administrator, they formally set up one on Singapore’s shores on 6 February 1819. Raffles established a free port and soon the new colony attracted merchants from all over Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Within five years the population grew from 150 to 10,000, consisting mainly of Chinese, Malays and Indians - which continue to be the three main ethnic groups in Singapore today. When the Suez Canal opened in 1869, trade increased substantially between Singapore and the West, making the island very prosperous. This prosperity rose unchecked until the Second World War when, in 1942, Singapore fell to the Japanese. After three years of occupation, stirrings of nationalism rose and the cries for independence from Great Britain grew louder. Singapore obtained self-government in 1959 before forming a union with Malaya to form Malaysia in 1963. However this lasted a mere two years as, on 9 August, 1965, Singapore left Malaysia to become a fully independent nation. In the years since, Singapore has gone from a rural- and manufacturing-based economy to a knowledge- based first world economy. T oday, it constantly ranks among the world’s most liveable cities, with people from across the world attracted to the wonderful contrast between the modern dynamic metropolis and the legacies of history all around them. ISLAND ORIENTATION We’ve packed as much information into this section to make your stay as enjoyable as possible and your activities seamless. We’ll show you the ins and outs of navigating the city, provide useful numbers and handy tips. And to start things off, a bit of history on the place we call Singapore. Singapore History Image Courtesy of National Heritage Board 4 5 ISLAND ORIENTATION Drinking water Tap water in Singapore is perfectly safe to drink. Weather Singapore’s weather is hot and humid, with little variation throughout the year. The average daytime temperature is 31°C (88°F), dropping to around 24°C (75°F) at night. So, dress accordingly. Cell phone usage Singapore’s international dialing code is +65. While in Singapore and if you have international roaming on your cell phone, you don’t have to press +65 as it will automatically connect you to the local numbers here. Hotel reservations and accommodation Upon arrival at the airport, please visit its 24-hour hotel reservations counters, which can help get you a room in your preferred hotel. Payment for the first night is required upon confirmation. Terminal 1: (65) 6542- 6966 Terminal 2: (65) 6545- 0318 Terminal 3: (65) 6542- 0442. Postal services If you need to mail anything out of Singapore while you’re here, your best bet is to do it via SingPost. For general enquiries, call 1605; but if you need to mail a registered article, call (65) 6841- 2000 (general enquiries and ask to be uploads/s1/ guide-to-singapore.pdf

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