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Singapore: Things To See & Do
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Orchard Road
On par with New
York's 5th Avenue or Paris' Champs Elysee for its iconic status
in the public imagination, Orchard Road is the high-class
shopping mecca of the country. Wildly popular as a parade-ground
as well as the place to buy status-symbol designer goods, no
visit to Singapore is complete without a stroll down this busy
thoroughfare.
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Singapore Night Safari
Singapore's Night Safari is the first wildlife park in the world that is built and dedicated for
visitors at night. Situated within 40 hectares of lush secondary forest, the Night Safari re-creates
the natural environment for the nocturnal animals while offering its visitors the unique experience
of exploring wildlife in a tropical jungle at night.
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Details
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Opening
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Open daily from
7.30pm - 12mn; last admission is at 11pm.
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Pricing:
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Adult SGD20; Child (3 to 12 years old)
SGD10
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Contact:
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Tel: +65 62693411; Email: info@zoo.com.sg |
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Getting
Here:
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Address: 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826. Bus: 171 to Mandai Road, alight at first bus stop
& transfer 927. MRT: To Ang Mo Kio MRT, then bus 138;
to Chua Chu Kang MRT, then bus 927.
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Carlsberg Sky Tower
(Sentosa)
The Sky Tower consists
of a circular cabin that climbs up a pole while promising a
scenic and breathtaking view as it gently revolves. Upon
reaching the highest point of the tower which stands
at 131 meters above
sea level, visitors will witness the magnificent view of the
Singapore skyline, Sentosa and the Southern Islands, including
Malaysia and Indonesia.
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Details
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Opening Hrs:
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Daily from 9am to
9pm (last ride at 8.45pm)
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Pricing:
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Adult: SGD 10;
Child (under 12 years): SGD 6
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Contact:
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Tel: +65 62599288;
Fax: +65 62592735 |
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Getting Here:
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Address:
41 Imbiah Road, Sentosa Island, Singapore 099707. Sentosa Bus:
Blue & Green Line. MRT: Harbourfront station, then a ferry
across to Sentosa Island.
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Asian Civilization Museum
The Asian Civilizations Museum (ACM) showcases all the major cultures in Asia - Chinese,
Indian, Indochinese, Arabic, Indonesia etc. Weave through the many exhibition halls and marvel
at the richness of Asian cultures.
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Details
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Opening
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Mondays, 1 pm to 7pm; Tuesdays to Sundays, 9am to 7pm; late openings on Friday until 9pm.
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Pricing:
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Single Adult SGD8; Student & Senior Citizen (60 years & above)
SGD4 Fri (7 to 9pm) Adult: SGD4, Student & Senior Citizen:
SGD2. Free for children aged 6 years and below.
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Contact:
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Museums' front desk: Tel: +65 63327798 |
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More
Info:
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All galleries at
the museum are accessible to wheelchairs and prams, with lifts services in every floor. Toilet facilities for the physically disabled available.
Handicapped parking available next to the Museum building. Printed guides available in English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil.
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Getting
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1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555. 5 minutes walk from Raffles Place MRT station. |
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Botanical Gardens
Located in the heart of the city is the Singapore Botanical Gardens which offers a diverse array
of flora and fauna, ponds, gazebos as well as a collection of beautiful flowers and lush greenery along perfectly manicured paths is truly an escape from the city life.
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Details
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Opening
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Daily from 5 am to 12 midnight.
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Pricing:
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Admission to the gardens is free.
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Contact:
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Tel: (65) 6471 7361; Fax: (65) 6473 7983;
E-mail: NPARKS_SBG_Visitor_Services@NPARKS.GOV.SG |
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Getting
Here:
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1 Cluny Road,
Singapore 25956. BUS: SBS 7, 77, 105, 106, 123, 174, TIBS 75 and CSS
2 along Holland Road, or SBS 66, 67, 151, 153, 154, 156, 170, 171, 186 and TIBS 182 along Bukit Timah Road.
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Jurong Birdpark
Jurong Birdpark is the largest bird park in South East Asia and houses over 8,000 birds of 600 species from all over the world. It also includes some of the world's largest collection of Southeast Asian Hornbills and South American Toucans, and the world's second largest penguin exhibit.
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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Open daily from 9am to 6pm.
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Pricing:
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Adult: SGD14; Child (3 to 12 years old):
SGD7; Panorail Ride: Adult: SGD4; Child:
SGD2
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Contact:
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Tel : (65) 6265 0022; Fax :(65) 6261 1869; E-mail : info@birdpark.com.sg |
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Getting
Here:
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Address: 2 Jurong
Hill Singapore 628925. MRT: To Boon Lay Station, then bus 194 or 251 at Boon Lay Bus Interchange.
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