On this guided Singapore Chinatown Walking Tour, discover things that surprise even the locals...
Singapore Chinatown is a great place to explore - delightful secret places, awe-inspiring religious treasures, quirky Chinese goods, and more.
The guides from Summer Footprints Pte Ltd invited me to go on their guided Singapore Chinatown Walking Tour. And I was humbled to re-discover a place I thought I knew quite well.
Yes, go beneath the surface. Peel off the layers. And you won't see Singapore the same way again...
The Dark History of Early Chinese Immigrants. In the 19th Century, Chinese men challenged destiny and braved the 'southern seas' for a better life. They arrived in Singapore - only to take on back-breaking jobs, live in dirty quarters, and eventually become addicted to opium.
On this Singapore Chinatown walking tour, go on-site, re-visit this slice of Singapore history, and hear the complete story.
Nanyang Coffee Stall and Museum. Why do some Singaporeans insist on the regional version of the cuppa (Nanyang coffee)? Enjoy a cup of Nanyang coffee on your guide, and see how it is different from your premium latte or cappucino.
Buddhism De-mystified. Buddhist devotees from the region donated their gold ear-rings, bangles, bullions and family heirloom - amounting to 320kg of the real McCoy! Just why did they do such a thing?
The gold was smelted and turned into a masterpiece by Buddhist craftsmen. What does a 320kg golden shrine look like? See it for yourself on this Singapore Chinatown Walking Tour.
Then once you've been awe-struck, proceed to the Buddha Tooth Relic Museum: to discover how Buddhism began, and to see more jaw-dropping relics.
Singapore's Oldest Hindu Temple, in Chinatown? The first Hindu temple in Singapore was built mainly for the Indian population. But why was it situated in the heart of Chinatown? Get an explanation from your guide. Then stand under the ceilings of the temple and marvel at the astoundingly beautiful murals.
We Chinese Are Quite Quirky! Geckos, fungi, and other unmentionable parts of exotic animals. Personally, I squirm just looking at them; yet the Chinese in Singapore still eat them. Check these out at the medical halls in Chinatown. And learn about their (alleged?) medicinal properties.
The Colonial Singapore Shophouse. French louvred windows, Chinese roofs, and Malay frames. Join them together, throw in one or two more exotic designs, and you get the colonial-era Singapore shophouse. Quirky or quaint? Decide for yourself on this Singapore Chinatown Walking Tour.
Your Guide for this Walking Tour:
Chiep Ping or Sharon, from Summer Footprints Pte Ltd.
Day/Time:
Tours run on Monday & Thursday, departing at 9.30am and ending about 12.30pm. (Tours run only when a booking is made. Please use the form below.)
Meeting Point: Chinatown MRT Station (Exit A)
Online Price: S$30 per adult.
For the tour to run, a booking is essential (minimum of 2 adult participants).Please book at the latest 3pm on the day before the tour date.Children below 12 years of age join for free with paying adults.
Inclusions:
1) The guidance and commentary of a STB-certified tour guide.
2) A complimentary cup of Nanyang coffee for each participant.
Exclusions:
All personal purchases along the route of the walking tour.
To join or enquire about this guided Singapore Chinatown Walking Tour, fill in the form below:
IF YOU ARE ENQUIRING ABOUT THIS TOUR IN OCTOBER 2011
This tour is run by the tour guides from Summer Footprints Pte Ltd. They normally respond to your queries within 24-48 hours. However, the guides will be on the road from 4 Oct 2011 to 26 Oct 2011 and will have limited Internet access during this time.
Therefore, they may not be able to reply to your queries on these days. However, all queries/bookings are still welcome - and the guides will get back to you from 27 Oct 2011 onwards.
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Mar 4, Sakura Buffet Restaurant
by Raja Kamarul Bahrin
(Singapore)
The main branch of Sakura Buffet Restaurant in Orchard Road
There are many locations for the Suki Group of Restaurant. Choose one closest to your activity or home.
Prices at Sakura Buffet Restaurant are affordable, thus many people throng to their restaurants everyday. This ensures that the food are all consumed and there are plenty of servings all the time.
The place is usually packed, so a reservation is necessary (67358197).
The Buffet spread includes many Japanese and local dishes, good variety of Sushis. There are also seasonal promotions of favourite food from selected countries.
Apart from the buffet, you can also order cooked food which will be done on the spot and delivered to your table.
I had a family dinner at the Cairnhill Place restaurant recently for 50 pax and we were all properly seated and well served. Thumbs up to the staff and their Branch Mgr, Ms Rose.
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The main branch of Sakura Buffet Restaurant in Orchard Road
There are many locations for the Suki Group of Restaurant. Choose one closest to your activity or home.
Prices at Sakura Buffet Restaurant are affordable, thus many people throng to their restaurants everyday. This ensures that the food are all consumed and there are plenty of servings all the time.
The place is usually packed, so a reservation is necessary (67358197).
The Buffet spread includes many Japanese and local dishes, good variety of Sushis. There are also seasonal promotions of favourite food from selected countries.
Apart from the buffet, you can also order cooked food which will be done on the spot and delivered to your table.
I had a family dinner at the Cairnhill Place restaurant recently for 50 pax and we were all properly seated and well served. Thumbs up to the staff and their Branch Mgr, Ms Rose.
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Apr 9, Half-Day Singapore Tour (Culture & Heritage)
On this time-saving half-day Singapore tour, sample the best of Singapore culture and heritage...
Fascinating Indian fashion and body-art. Unusual Chinese traditions. And colonial heritage in the oldest part of the city. All these in 4 fun-filled hours...
Enjoy panoramic views of the Civic District - an enchanting mix of modern and colonial-era architecture.
Indian body art. Get a henna-painting for your hand.
Hear interesting stories about the early Chinese immigrants. Then sample some local snacks or hit the Chinatown shops.
Sharon and Chiep Ping - your guides for this half-day Singapore tour. They'll show you the best of Chinatown, Little India and the Civic District.
A morning itinerary lasting approximately 4 hoursFor private groups/families
(no time wasted on multi-group pick-ups)- Flexible pick-up time, starting from 7am.
- Flexible pick-up place: hotel, airport, cruise centre, etc. Licensed tour guides from Summer Footprints Pte Ltd
You might enjoy this half-day Singapore tour if...
You want a good introduction to Singapore history and culture, with some shopping thrown in. OR You are arriving in the morning but can only check-in to your hotel in the afternoon. OR You are transiting at Singapore Airport with at least 7 hours to spare. OR You are arriving at the Singapore Cruise Centre and want a hassle-free start to your vacation. OR You have only limited time in Singapore.
After pick up, this half-day Singapore tour takes you to the Merlion Park, where you may enjoy sweeping views over Marina Bay.
Thereafter, your guide takes you through the historic core of Singapore - The Padang (Public Square), City Hall, Old Parliament House, and St Andrew's Cathedral. Hear about the fascinating events that took place here.
Next stop, Little India. Enjoy a slice of Indian culture. Learn how to wear a saree with grace and poise. Get a henna-painting* for your hand, or other parts of your body. Smell and admire the jasmine garlands. Then watch devotees present them as offerings at an astoundingly beautiful Hindu temple nearby - as your guide explains to you the rather mysterious rituals in the temple.
*Henna painting is a form of Indian body art, involving non-permanent drawings.
Re-live the heart-wrenching history of early Chinese immigrants at the Chinatown Heritage Centre. Then, hop over to the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple - to marvel at some of the most fascinating Buddhist relics in Asia.
This 'Culture & Heritage' Half-day Singapore Tour ends at a strategic place in Chinatown. Here, you may shop and get some good bargains. Let your guide know what you like - and she/he will point you to the best shops for your kind of stuff.
This half-day Singapore tour ends with some flexibility:
You could linger on in Chinatown - to shop for local stuff, enjoy a local coffee, or sample local snacks. Or if you prefer to be transported back to your pick-up point, this can be arranged also. Just indicate this in the form below.
If your group has more than 10 people, check with the organiser for pricing.
Inclusions:
The service of a licensed Singapore tour guide - guidance & commentary. Transport in the form of MPV, mini-bus or VIP coach depending on group size. The transfers include: pick up from your specified location, and movement between attractions, up till the last stop at Chinatown.
Exclusions:
Personal purchases in the course of this half-day Singapore tour. Personal travel insurance. Tips for tour guide and driver.
Use the form below to enquire about this half-day Singapore tour. Or indicate 'Booking' to book. The organiser - Sharon from Summer Footprints Pte Ltd - will contact you to:
answer your questions, verify your travel details (number of pax, return transport, etc), andguide you through the rest of the online booking process.
IF YOU ARE ENQUIRING ABOUT THIS TOUR IN OCTOBER 2011
This tour is run by the tour guides from Summer Footprints Pte Ltd. They normally respond to your queries within 24-48 hours. However, the guides will be on the road from 4 Oct 2011 to 26 Oct 2011 and will have limited Internet access during this time.
Therefore, they may not be able to reply to your queries on these days. However, all queries/bookings are still welcome - and the guides will get back to you from 27 Oct 2011 onwards.
'Fun by the Waters' Half-day Singapore Tour (afternoon itinerary)
More Half-day Singapore Tours
Index of Guided Singapore Tours
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Fascinating Indian fashion and body-art. Unusual Chinese traditions. And colonial heritage in the oldest part of the city. All these in 4 fun-filled hours...
Enjoy panoramic views of the Civic District - an enchanting mix of modern and colonial-era architecture.
Indian body art. Get a henna-painting for your hand.
Sharon and Chiep Ping - your guides for this half-day Singapore tour. They'll show you the best of Chinatown, Little India and the Civic District.
A morning itinerary lasting approximately 4 hoursFor private groups/families
(no time wasted on multi-group pick-ups)- Flexible pick-up time, starting from 7am.
- Flexible pick-up place: hotel, airport, cruise centre, etc. Licensed tour guides from Summer Footprints Pte Ltd
You might enjoy this half-day Singapore tour if...
You want a good introduction to Singapore history and culture, with some shopping thrown in. OR You are arriving in the morning but can only check-in to your hotel in the afternoon. OR You are transiting at Singapore Airport with at least 7 hours to spare. OR You are arriving at the Singapore Cruise Centre and want a hassle-free start to your vacation. OR You have only limited time in Singapore.
After pick up, this half-day Singapore tour takes you to the Merlion Park, where you may enjoy sweeping views over Marina Bay.
Thereafter, your guide takes you through the historic core of Singapore - The Padang (Public Square), City Hall, Old Parliament House, and St Andrew's Cathedral. Hear about the fascinating events that took place here.
Next stop, Little India. Enjoy a slice of Indian culture. Learn how to wear a saree with grace and poise. Get a henna-painting* for your hand, or other parts of your body. Smell and admire the jasmine garlands. Then watch devotees present them as offerings at an astoundingly beautiful Hindu temple nearby - as your guide explains to you the rather mysterious rituals in the temple.
*Henna painting is a form of Indian body art, involving non-permanent drawings.
Re-live the heart-wrenching history of early Chinese immigrants at the Chinatown Heritage Centre. Then, hop over to the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple - to marvel at some of the most fascinating Buddhist relics in Asia.
This 'Culture & Heritage' Half-day Singapore Tour ends at a strategic place in Chinatown. Here, you may shop and get some good bargains. Let your guide know what you like - and she/he will point you to the best shops for your kind of stuff.
This half-day Singapore tour ends with some flexibility:
You could linger on in Chinatown - to shop for local stuff, enjoy a local coffee, or sample local snacks. Or if you prefer to be transported back to your pick-up point, this can be arranged also. Just indicate this in the form below.
If your group has more than 10 people, check with the organiser for pricing.
Inclusions:
The service of a licensed Singapore tour guide - guidance & commentary. Transport in the form of MPV, mini-bus or VIP coach depending on group size. The transfers include: pick up from your specified location, and movement between attractions, up till the last stop at Chinatown.
(After-tour Transport - If a transfer back to your hotel or any other location is required, a fee of S$50 per group will be added to the total bill.)In Little India, a complimentary henna-painting is given to one person in the group. The others could watch the process, or get a henna-painting for themselves at a fee which depends on the size of the drawing. Tickets to the Chinatown Heritage Centre.
Exclusions:
Personal purchases in the course of this half-day Singapore tour. Personal travel insurance. Tips for tour guide and driver.
Use the form below to enquire about this half-day Singapore tour. Or indicate 'Booking' to book. The organiser - Sharon from Summer Footprints Pte Ltd - will contact you to:
answer your questions, verify your travel details (number of pax, return transport, etc), andguide you through the rest of the online booking process.
IF YOU ARE ENQUIRING ABOUT THIS TOUR IN OCTOBER 2011
This tour is run by the tour guides from Summer Footprints Pte Ltd. They normally respond to your queries within 24-48 hours. However, the guides will be on the road from 4 Oct 2011 to 26 Oct 2011 and will have limited Internet access during this time.
Therefore, they may not be able to reply to your queries on these days. However, all queries/bookings are still welcome - and the guides will get back to you from 27 Oct 2011 onwards.
'Fun by the Waters' Half-day Singapore Tour (afternoon itinerary) More Half-day Singapore Tours Index of Guided Singapore Tours Customised Singapore Travel PackageView the original article here
Jul 12, One-Day Singapore Tour
Commute less and see more on 'The Optimiser' one-day Singapore tour. Enjoy city views, culture and Sentosa Island fun.
Enjoy the mix of old and new at Marina Bay and the Singapore River.
One of the fun things you could do on this tour: henna painting. Body art on your hand, or on some other part of your body.
Or check out some quirky stuff in Chinatown, such as geckos or deer penis, which some Singaporeans still take as traditional medicine today.
End the day with a delightful love story: enjoy the 'Songs of the Sea' pyrotechnic show on Sentosa Island.
A full-day itinerary lasting approximately 12 hoursFor private groups/families
(You have exclusive use of the transport and tour guide service.)- Pick-up time: 9am
- Flexible pick-up place: hotel, airport, cruise centre, etc. Licensed tour guides from Summer Footprints Pte Ltd
HIGHLIGHTS OF 'THE OPTIMISER' ONE-DAY SINGAPORE TOUR
THE CITY (MORNING)
Enjoy the sights at Marina Bay, one of the most enchanting city skylines in the world. Take in the panoramic views from Merlion Park, Marina Bay Sands, and then on a Singapore River Cruise. Then explore the delightful mix of old and new in the Colonial District with your guide.
THE CULTURE (AFTERNOON)
Visit one of the 'ethnic quarters' in Singapore: Chinatown, Little India, OR the Malay-Arab Quarter.
Whether you are a hard core culture buff, or heritage hound, or a shopaholic, there's something for you.
Just indicate your preferences in the form below - where you'd like to go and what you'd like to do most. And your guide will design the tour according to your liking. For example, if you indicate you only want to shop in Little India, your guide take you to the best shops there, and not the temples.
THE FUN (EVENING)
Round up the day on Sentosa Island. Ride on the Sky Tower and enjoy the lovely evening views over southern Singapore. Then culminate with the pyrotechnic show 'Songs of the Sea' - a love story told through lasers, fountain-sprays and fireworks.
Combine this one-day Singapore tour with other activities to form a multi-day itinerary. For example: Day 1: Afternoon arrival, followed by Singapore Night Safari. Day 2: Universal Studios Singapore Day 3: One-day Singapore Tour (The Optimiser) Day 4: Last-minute shopping and departure. If you are visiting Singapore with elderly folks or young children, this private tour is a great way to cut down on walking to and from public transport, and keep commuting time to a minimum. If you are flying between Europe and Australasia, or taking other similar long haul flights, you could meaningfully use your transit time with this one-day Singapore tour.
Inclusions:
The service of a licensed Singapore tour guide - guidance & commentary. Transport in the form of MPV, mini-bus or VIP coach depending on group size. The transfers include: pick up from your specified location, movement between attractions, and return to your specified location
Tickets for Singapore River Cruise, Sentosa Sky Tower and Songs of the Sea Show.
Exclusions:
Personal purchases in the course of this one-day Singapore tour. Personal travel insurance. Tips for tour guide and driver.
IF YOU ARE ENQUIRING ABOUT THIS TOUR IN OCTOBER 2011
This tour is run by the tour guides from Summer Footprints Pte Ltd. They normally respond to your queries within 24-48 hours. However, the guides will be on the road from 4 Oct 2011 to 26 Oct 2011 and will have limited Internet access during this time.
Therefore, they may not be able to reply to your queries on these days. However, all queries/bookings are still welcome - and the guides will get back to you from 27 Oct 2011 onwards.
Guided Half-day Singapore Tours
More Guided Singapore Tours
Customised Singapore Travel Package
View the original article here
Enjoy the mix of old and new at Marina Bay and the Singapore River.
One of the fun things you could do on this tour: henna painting. Body art on your hand, or on some other part of your body.
Or check out some quirky stuff in Chinatown, such as geckos or deer penis, which some Singaporeans still take as traditional medicine today.
A full-day itinerary lasting approximately 12 hoursFor private groups/families
(You have exclusive use of the transport and tour guide service.)- Pick-up time: 9am
- Flexible pick-up place: hotel, airport, cruise centre, etc. Licensed tour guides from Summer Footprints Pte Ltd
HIGHLIGHTS OF 'THE OPTIMISER' ONE-DAY SINGAPORE TOUR
THE CITY (MORNING)
Enjoy the sights at Marina Bay, one of the most enchanting city skylines in the world. Take in the panoramic views from Merlion Park, Marina Bay Sands, and then on a Singapore River Cruise. Then explore the delightful mix of old and new in the Colonial District with your guide.
THE CULTURE (AFTERNOON)
Visit one of the 'ethnic quarters' in Singapore: Chinatown, Little India, OR the Malay-Arab Quarter.
Whether you are a hard core culture buff, or heritage hound, or a shopaholic, there's something for you.
Just indicate your preferences in the form below - where you'd like to go and what you'd like to do most. And your guide will design the tour according to your liking. For example, if you indicate you only want to shop in Little India, your guide take you to the best shops there, and not the temples.
THE FUN (EVENING)
Round up the day on Sentosa Island. Ride on the Sky Tower and enjoy the lovely evening views over southern Singapore. Then culminate with the pyrotechnic show 'Songs of the Sea' - a love story told through lasers, fountain-sprays and fireworks.
Combine this one-day Singapore tour with other activities to form a multi-day itinerary. For example: Day 1: Afternoon arrival, followed by Singapore Night Safari. Day 2: Universal Studios Singapore Day 3: One-day Singapore Tour (The Optimiser) Day 4: Last-minute shopping and departure. If you are visiting Singapore with elderly folks or young children, this private tour is a great way to cut down on walking to and from public transport, and keep commuting time to a minimum. If you are flying between Europe and Australasia, or taking other similar long haul flights, you could meaningfully use your transit time with this one-day Singapore tour.
Inclusions:
The service of a licensed Singapore tour guide - guidance & commentary. Transport in the form of MPV, mini-bus or VIP coach depending on group size. The transfers include: pick up from your specified location, movement between attractions, and return to your specified location
Tickets for Singapore River Cruise, Sentosa Sky Tower and Songs of the Sea Show.
Exclusions:
Personal purchases in the course of this one-day Singapore tour. Personal travel insurance. Tips for tour guide and driver.
IF YOU ARE ENQUIRING ABOUT THIS TOUR IN OCTOBER 2011
This tour is run by the tour guides from Summer Footprints Pte Ltd. They normally respond to your queries within 24-48 hours. However, the guides will be on the road from 4 Oct 2011 to 26 Oct 2011 and will have limited Internet access during this time.
Therefore, they may not be able to reply to your queries on these days. However, all queries/bookings are still welcome - and the guides will get back to you from 27 Oct 2011 onwards.
Guided Half-day Singapore Tours More Guided Singapore Tours Customised Singapore Travel PackageView the original article here
Wednesday, 12 October 2011
Apr 18, Half-Day Singapore Tour (City Panorama)
Panoramic views over Marina Bay, Singapore River and other city spots. Enjoy all these on the 'City Panorama' Half-day Singapore Tour.A highlight of 'City Panorama' Half-day Singapore Tour:
Enchanting views over the Singapore River.
An afternoon/evening itinerary lasting about 4 hoursA personalised tour for private groups/families
(there's no going around picking up different groups)- Flexible pick-up time, starting from 12 noon.
- Flexible pick-up place: hotel, airport, cruise centre, etc. Licensed tour guides from Summer Footprints Pte LtdYOU MIGHT ENJOY THIS HALF-DAY SINGAPORE TOUR IF..You want to enjoy panoramic views over Singapore Marina Bay and Singapore River. OR You have a mid-day hotel check-out but a flight/cruise/train departing in the evening. OR You are transiting at Singapore Airport and have at least 7 hours of wait time. OR You are arriving at the Singapore Cruise Centre and want to start your vacation from there. OR You want to enjoy a time-saving city tour, with transport, tickets, routing all pre-arranged for you.
The first stop on this half-day Singapore tour is the Singapore Flyer, a 30-minute ride that takes you 165m above the waters. You get to enjoy 360° panoramic views of Marina Bay in the comfort of an air-conditioned capsule.
Then descend from your lofty heights, and take a delightful walk along the Esplanade and the Colonial District. As you soak in the views from the waterfront promenade, your guide will help you understand the mix of old and new landmarks in the city - a Singapore Transformation 101 crash course, if you like.
Next up on this half-day Singapore tour is a Singapore River Cruise. Enjoy sweeping views over the Singapore River, as the bumboat ride takes you through an enchanting mix of modern skyscrapers, colonial-era Singapore shophouses, and 19th-century European architecture.
Try to spot the unusual features along the River, and quiz your guide about them. It's great fun. And you'll make some fascinating discoveries about early Singapore.
This tour ends at Clarke Quay, which is a fun place for several reasons. You could linger on and enjoy a delicious seafood dinner by the riverside. Or shop. Or party. Or do other fun things. There's something for everyone here. Let your guide know what you fancy - and she/he will have recommendations for you.
However, if you've run out of time and would like to be transferred back to any other location in Singapore, your guide could pre-arrange the transport for you. (Just indicate this in the form below.)
BONUS! On this tour, you'll visit one of the '1000 Places You Must See Before You Die' (listed in travel book by Patricia Schultz). Find out what this place is.If you are booking for more than 10 people, please get the tour fare from the organisers. (Indicate your group size in the form below.)
Inclusions for 'City Panorama' Half-day Singapore Tour:
The service of a licensed Singapore tour guide. Transport in the form of MPV, mini-bus or VIP coach depending on group size - includes pick up from specified location and transfers between the non-walking sections of the tour.Tickets for the Singapore Flyer and Singapore River Cruise for all participants are included in the tour fare.Post-tour Transport:
If you require transport back to your hotel, the airport, the cruise centre or any other place in Singapore, a transfer fee of S$50 per group will be added to the total bill.
Exclusions:
Personal purchases in the course of this half-day Singapore tour. Personal travel insurance. Tips for tour guide and driver. Activities, dinner and drinks at Clarke Quay are at your own expense.To book or enquire about this half-day Singapore tour, fill in the form below. The organiser, Sharon from Summer Footprints Pte Ltd, will contact you to:
address your concerns, verify the number of people in your group, andprovide a final fare quote based on your group size.Once you confirm your booking, she will then guide you through the online payment process.
IF YOU ARE ENQUIRING ABOUT THIS TOUR IN OCTOBER 2011
This tour is run by the tour guides from Summer Footprints Pte Ltd. They normally respond to your queries within 24-48 hours. However, the guides will be on the road from 4 Oct 2011 to 26 Oct 2011 and will have limited Internet access during this time.
Therefore, they may not be able to reply to your queries on these days. However, all queries/bookings are still welcome - and the guides will get back to you from 27 Oct 2011 onwards.
'Sightsee & Shop' Half-day Singapore Tour (morning itinerary)
Other Half-day Singapore Tours
Other Guided Singapore Tours
Customised Singapore Travel Package
Apr 19, 5-Day Singapore Tour - Main Sights & Shopping
by Albert Justiniano
(Manila, Philippines)
A 5-day Singapore tour taking in the main attractions - Night Safari, Universal Studios, Sentosa and city centre spots. Plus some shopping...
Day 1 Arrive in Singapore, check in at Hotel, then go to Night Safari (since they open starting 7 pm?)
Day 2 - Visit Universal Studios and Sentosa Island
Day 3 - Shopping trip after hearing mass at St. Joseph's (its my daughter's birthday) - whole day at Orchard Road, then ending at Marina Bay area.
Day 4 - See some historical landmarks - Merlion, Raffles Hotel, etc.; end with more shopping for electronics (Don't know the best place for electronics....help please)
Day 5 - Since our flight is at 1655 (4 pm?), maybe explore the malls around our hotel before heading off to the airport after lunch.
Hi Albert
Some of my thoughts regarding your Singapore tour itinerary:
Day 1 - Night Safari
Assuming an afternoon arrival, a trip to the Night Safari after hotel check-in sounds good. The eateries at Night Safari tend to be expensive (at least in my opinion), so you might want to have dinner near your hotel before leaving for the Night Safari.
Day 2 - Universal Studios and Sentosa Island
It takes a day to enjoy Universal Studios Singapore. So you'll probably be able to fit in only one or two fun things at Sentosa in the evening, e.g. Sentosa Luge & Skyride and Songs of the Sea (pyrotechnic show).
Day 3 - Shopping at Orchard Road + Marina Bay
It's very clever to attend morning mass before going to shop at Orchard Road - because the Orchard Road shops don't open so early.
When you visit Marina Bay in the evening, try to be there before 8pm for 'Wonderfull' - the lights and water show offered free by Marina Bay Sands. If you miss the 8pm one, there's another one at 9.30pm.
Day 4 - City Centre Sights + Electronics Shopping
After seeing the historical landmarks in the city centre, head to Funan IT Mall (5-minute walk from City Hall MRT station). Funan has a good offering of electronics - and tends to have a better reputation for integrity and customer service that some of the shops at Sim Lim Square.
Day 5 - One or Two Sights Before Departure
With a 4pm departure, you could still take in one or two more sights before leaving for the airport. Consider Little India, including some last minute shopping at Mustafa Centre.
Have a good Singapore tour.
Gabriel
You might also find these walking tours worthwhile:
1) Little India Walking Tour
2) Singapore Chinatown Walking Tour
3) Bugis Street Walking Tour
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Jul 19, View Fireworks from Naumi Hotel Rooftop Pool
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Fireworks view from the rooftop infinity pool @ Naumi Hotel
Naumi Hotel at 41 Seah Street offers a spectacular view of the NDP Fireworks display from the rooftop infinity pool.
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Fireworks view from the rooftop infinity pool @ Naumi Hotel
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Savour the breathtaking views while sipping your favourite drink in this exclusive hidden gem.
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