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Frequently asked questions by the travellers to Singapore, especially the Singapore first time traveller.
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Category: Things To Do/Attractions
 Any famous singapore tour?
What are the main attractions in Singapore?
How is singapore turf club? How to go there to have a look?
Category: Accommodation
What are popular singapore hotels?
How to find cheap singapore hotel?
How to find orchard hotel singapore?
How to find intercontinental hotel singapore?
How is fullerton hotel singapore?
How is marriott hotel singapore?
Category: Resaurants/Food
What are the must try singapore foods? Any top singpaore resaurants recommended?
Category: For Kids
Any attractions in Singapore for kids?
Category: Weather
How is singapore weather?
Category: Transportation
How is singapore MRT? How to get singapore MRT map?
How to get singapore taxi? what is main taxi company singapore?
How is singapore airline? Why singapore airline is so famous?
Any singapore budget airline?
Category: Map
How to get singapore map?
Category: Shopping
Any big shopping mall in Singapore?
Category: Education/Academic
How is national university of singapore? How to go there to have a look?
Category: Others
When will F1 Singapore 2008 take place? How much is ticket prices for F1? How to get tickets? How much addtional levy will be imposed on hotel room revenues during F1 race? (Pls state the start and end date for addtional levy.)
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Category: Weather
 With the average temperature ranging from 24 degrees Celsius to 32 degrees Celsius, Singapore has only one season and that is summer.
Sun-worshippers, swimmers, sailors and water-sports enthusiasts will find themselves in their natural element in Singapore. Those hate the heat and high humidity would not feel discomfort either, since almost all shopping malls, hotels, office buildings, restaurants and subway trains in Singapore are fully air-conditioned.
Located just 1.37 degrees north of the Equator, Singapore is always hot and humid, with more rainfall during the NE monsoon season (November-January) and sudden downpour at any time of the day. A small folder umbrella would suffice to shun the constant sunshine and unexpected showers. Suntan lotion should also be part of the kit.
Singapore's equatorial weather warrants casual light summer clothing, especially for moderate activities in the outdoors. Having T-shirts, jeans, blouses, skirts, slacks, sandals and sneakers would be good, and can be acceptable in most restaurants and nightspots if neatly dressed. Long sleeved shirts and long cotton trousers can be used in the evening to keep the mosquitoes out.
A more formal dress code may be observed at some establishments, such as posh restaurants and clubby nightspots. That said, it is always advisable to check specific dress codes before arrival.
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Category: Accommodation
Singapore hotels come in all sizes and prices. The more popular Singapore hotels are however of the high-quality side, most notably:
1. Shangri-La Hotel
Location: 22 Orange Grove Rd.
Tel: +65 6737 3644
Neighborhood: Orchard Road
Hotel class: 5 star
Average price: $295(S$450)
Premier city resort hotel; Peaceful location; Princely accommodations; Extras include five signature restaurants, massive outdoor pool, golfing green, beauty salon, fitness center, drugstore, pastry shop, tours of horticultural collection, Chinese tea appreciation, cooking classes, and introductions to yoga and tai chi.
Tips: Spare 10 minutes to walk to Orchard Road, the shuttle bus operates only once per hour. For the pinnacle in space, privacy and views, book a Valley Wing room.
2. Raffles The Plaza - Singapore
Location: 80 Bras Basah Rd
Tel: +65 6339 7777
Neighborhood: Historic District
Hotel class: 5 star
Average price: $224
Above the City Hall MRT and next to Raffles City Shopping Centre; The Raffles Hotel right across the street; Panoply of Raffles' hospitality and elegance; within short walking distance of The Esplanade, Clarke Quay and Boat Quay.
Inconvenience: Lack of storage, either in-room for clothes or at the poolside for clothes and valuables. No guest parking facilities, very expensive shopping center parking garage next door.
Tips: Stay at a premier deluxe room on a higher level in the South Tower for divine views over the Esplanade and the harbor.
3. Royal Plaza on Scotts
Location: 25 Scotts Rd
Tel: +65 6737 7966
Neighborhood: Historic District
Hotel class: 4 star
Average price: $180 (S$275)
Exclusive and lively neighborhood; Singapore?s First Smoke Free Business Hotel; Unforgettable dining experience at Carousel and Cafe Vienna; Boat and golf excursions organized upon request; Steps away from Orchard MRT station and major shopping and Singapore Botanic Gardens.
Note: No scenic view from room just building next door; An S$300 cleaning bill for each smoker inside the 100% non-smoking property.
4. Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore
Location: 7 Raffles Ave
Tel: +65 6 337 8888
Neighborhood: Marina Bay
Hotel class: 5 star
Average price: $322(S$491)
Pleasant waterfront location; Kevin Roche-designed architecture landmark in Marina Centre waterfront complex; Rooms about 25% larger than most Singapore five-star hotel rooms; Bedrooms and Bathrooms both with a Unobstructed View of the Singapore skyline or Marina Bay; Artworks from Frank Stella, Dale Chihuly, David Hockney, and Andy Warhol.
Five-minute walk from the City Hall MRT station; Millenia Walk shopping and entertainment nearby.
Tips: Use Ritz-Carlton hotel as the best seat for Singapore's National Day celebrations and firework displays.
5. Raffles Hotel Singapore
Location: 1 Beach Rd
Tel: +65 6337 1886
Neighborhood: Historic District
Hotel class: 5 star
Average price: $539
Singapore?s most graceful landmark and National Monument; Colonial Sensibilities abound; A destination in itself completing with a Hotel Museum, Victorian-style playhouse Jubilee Hall, Culinary Academy, Shopping Arcade, fragrant Courtyards; The Cenotaph and the War Memorial Park nearby.
Past guests include Rudyard Kipling, Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks, Somerset Maugham and Noel Coward.
Tips: Head to Long Bar, where the Singapore Sling and Million Dollar Cocktail were invented. Also, don't miss the top floor pool.
6. Swissotel The Stamford
Location: 2 Stamford Road
Tel: +65 6338 8585
Neighborhood: Historic District
Hotel class: 4 star
Average price: $213
Tallest hotel in Southeast Asia; City Hall MRT station right beneath; Raffles City Shopping Centre adjoining; Bedrooms and Bathrooms both with a view; Panoramic views of Singapore, Indonesia and parts of Malaysia; Technologically-advanced Executive Conference Centre; Signature Amrita Spa.
Inconvenience: So huge that elevators' efficiency can be a gripe at times; Pool shared with the Raffles the Plaza can be over-crowed in finer weather.
Tips: Make sure you request rooms on the 40th floor or higher with better views.
7. Pan Pacific Singapore
Location: 7 Raffles Blvd
Tel: +65 6336 8111
Neighborhood: Marina Bay
Hotel class: 5 star
Average price: $305(S$465)
Next to Marina Square, Suntec City and Millennia Walk Shopping Center; The only Singapore hotel with Aerial bridge access to the Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre; Ha Tien Lo on the top floor among the top picks of Cantonese eateries of the city.
Tips: Require a Harbor facing room for spectacular views, private balconies and king-size beds; Use the pool at the less-crowded mid-morning time.
8. Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
Location: 190 Orchard Blvd
Tel: +65 6734-1110
Neighborhood: Orchard Road
Hotel class: 5 star
Average price: $363
Residential surrounding; Italian marble bathrooms with terry bathrobes and slippers; Chinese menu at Jiang-Nan Chun restaurant; A block from Orchard Road; Five minutes stroll from Orchard Road MRT station
Inconvenience: Limited options of in-house dining; Annoying rattling air-condition.
9. Carlton Hotel Singapore
Location: 76 Bras Basah Rd
Tel: +65 6338 8333
Neighborhood: Historic District
Hotel class: 4 star
Average price: $190(S$290)
In the heart of Historic District; Singapore's Preferred Business Class Hotel; Fine Cantonese Dim Sum at Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant; City Hall MRT just across the road; 15 minutes walk to Orchard Road; CHIJMES, Singapore Art Museum, Boat Quay, Clarke Quay, Chinatown, Bugis Junction, Little India, The Esplanade-Theatre on the Bay, and Raffles City Shopping Centre nearby./
Tips: Ask for a room with a view of the city
10. Marina Mandarin at Marina Bay
Location: 6 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: +65 6845 1000
Neighborhood: Marina Bay
Hotel class: 4 star
Average price: $247(S$377)
The largest hotel atrium in Southeast Asia; Open balcony in every room; Italian cuisine at Ristorante Bologna, Cantonese fare at Peach Blossoms, international buffet at the Aqua Marine; Marina Square Shopping Center adjacent to the lobby; Civilian War Memorial, Merlion Park, Asian Civilian Museum, and Esplanade-Theathre on the Bay nearby
Tips: Venus Rooms recommended for female guests
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Category: Accommodation
Singapore offers lots of cozy cheap sbodes to comfortably and conveniently rest your head after a hard day of sightseeing and shopping. The nicest and handiest ones include:
1. Harbour Ville Hotel (West Coast)
Location: 512 Kampong Bahru Road
Tel: +65 6271 2771
Average price: $56
Nearest MRT Station: Outram Park
Beside St. Theresa Church and Canadian International School; Opposite Keppel Distripark; Towards the direction of Mount Faber and Sentosa Island; 5 minutes? bus ride to World Trade Center, Chinatown and Central Business District.
Inconvenience: Slightly out of town.
Tips: Avoid street-facing rooms, there might be traffic noise in the very early morning.
2. Metropolitan YMCA Singapore (Orchard Road)
Location: 60 Stevens Road
Tel: +65 6839 8333
Average price: $63 (S$96)
Nearest MRT station: Orchard
Very central location; Steps from Orchard Road shopping; Complimentary shuttles to the Orchard MRT Station; Metro-Y Restaurant on site.
3. Beach Hotel (Marina and City Centre)
Location: 95 Beach Road
Tel: +65 6336 7712
Average price: $56 (S$ 85)
Nearest MRT station: Bugis
Convenient location in the heart of the metro area; Close to MRT Bugis station; Easy walk to Suntec Convention Center, Suntec City Mal, Raffles City, Bugis Junction shopping mall; Restaurants and Pubs aplenty in the near vicinity.
Tips: Book prominent sightseeing tours to Sentosa, Singapore Zoological Gardens, Jurong Bird Park, Night Safari at the reception desk.
4. Fragrance Ruby (Geylang)
Location: 10 Lorong 20 Geylang
Tel: +65 6841 3888
Average price: $41 (S$63)
Nearest MRT station: Aljunied
Edge Singapore's Central Business District; 10 minutes' walk from MRT station; 15 minutes? drive from Changi Airport; Plenty of cheap and nice restaurants nearby;
Note: In the Red-light District, better avoided for couples, honeymooners, and families with children, thought family rooms available.
5. Perak Hotel (Little India)
Location: 12 Perak Road
Tel: +65 6299 7733
Average price: $88
Nearest MRT station: Bugis
Central location in vibrant Little India; At the fringe of Central Business District; With easy access to Arab Street and Shopping in Bugis.
Inconvenience: Rattling air-condition; Street noise late at night.
6. Park View Hotel (Bugis)
Location: 81 Beach Road
Tel: +65 6338 8558
Average price: $64 (S$ 98)
Nearest MRT station: Bugis
Strategic location within walking distance of shopping at Bugis Junction, Marina Square, Esplanade, Suntec City, Raffles City, and Funan; 15-minute drive to the Changi Airport; Goddess of Mercy Temple, National Museum, Little India and National Art Museum nearby; Art Gallery Cafe on site.
7. Hotel Asia
Location: 37 Scotts Road
Average price: $72 (S$110)
Nearest MRT station: Newton
Steps from Newton MRT station and the world-famous Newton Food Centre; 10 minutes' walk to the shopping belt of Orchard Road and Scotts Road; Scotts Cafe on site boasts Indonesian cuisine
Tips: Book a coach trip to KL from ticket counter next to the reception.
8. RELC International Hotel (Orchard Road)
Location: 30 Orange Grove Road
Tel: +65 6885 7888
Average price: $83 (S$127)
Nearest MRT station: Orchard
Up-market residential surroundings off Orchard Road; Shangri-La Hotel around the corner; 10-15 minute walk to Orchard Road tourist hub; Free shuttle to Orchard Road and other places of interests.
Tips: Purchase Pre-Paid Internet Card from Front Desk.
9. Hotel 81- Orchid (Geylang)
Location: 21 Lorong 8 Geylang
Tel: +65 6846 8181
Average price: $68 (S$104)
Nearest MRT station: Kallang
Dominate Lorong 8/13 junction; 10 minutes? walk from Kallang MRT station; 15 minutes via the Nicoll Highway from the Central Business District;
Note: In the red-light district, not suitable for families. Heavy human traffic on the street.
10. Hotel Bencoolen (Marina and City Centre)
Location: 47 Bencoolen Street
Tel: +65 6336 0822
Average price: $65 (S$100)
Nearest MRT station: Dhoby Ghaut
Budget-priced resort hotel with resort-like ambience; Singapore Art Museum and National History Museum around the corner; 5 minutes? walk from MRT station; With easy access to Orchard Road, Little India, and Suntec City.
Tips: Pamper yourself in the rooftop jacuzzi spa pool.
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Category: Accommodation
Lined with enormous shopping malls, ritzy restaurants, stylish boutiques and glitzy international five star hotels, Orchard Road is the Fifth Avenue of Singapore. Some of the greatest hotel deals in Singapore can be found on Orchard Road and the vicinity, most remarkably:
1. Orchard hotel Singapore
Location: 442 Orchard Road
Tel: +65 6734 8595
Hotel class: 4 star
Average price: US$206-US$224 (S$350-S$380) double; US$329-US$1,294 (S$560-S$2,200) suite
Just outside the Central Business District; Singapore Botanic Gardens nearby; 5-minute walk from the Orchard MRT station (Exit Orchard MRT station and walk west down Orchard Rd for 450m to the intersection of Orange Grove Rd); 0.75 km Southwest of Chinatown; 1 km West of Little India; 1.5 km South of Boat Quay.
Tips: make sure you ask for the newer and more deluxe room from The Claymore Wing, the more dated and lower priced rooms of the Orchard Wing truly need a renovation.
2. Singapore Marriott Hotel
Location: 320 Orchard Road
Tel: +65 6735 5800
Hotel class: 4 star
Average price: US$224 (S$380) double; from US$382 (S$650) suite
Directly above the Orchard MRT station; Scrumptious culinary delights at The Pastry Shop, Crossroads Cafe, Marriott Cafe, Lobby Lounge, Garden Terrace Bar & Grill and the Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant; Convenient to shop, pop back to drop off the bags and shop again.
Note: Pets not accepted; Guest rooms seem to be smaller than average to fit in the colossal structure
3. Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
Location: 190 Orchard Blvd
Tel: +65 6734-1110
Hotel class: 5 star
Average price: $363
Residential surrounding; Italian marble bathrooms with terry bathrobes and slippers; Chinese menu at Jiang-Nan Chun restaurant; A block from Orchard Road; Five minutes stroll from Orchard Road MRT station
Inconvenience: Limited options of in-house dining; Annoying rattling air-condition
4. Shangri-La Hotel
Location: 22 Orange Grove Rd.
Tel: +65 6737 3644
Hotel class: 5 star
Average price: $295(S$450)
Premier city resort hotel; Peaceful location; Princely accommodations; Extras include five signature restaurants, massive outdoor pool, golfing green, beauty salon, fitness center, drugstore, pastry shop, tours of horticultural collection, Chinese tea appreciation, cooking classes, and introductions to yoga and tai chi.
Tips: Spare 10 minutes to walk to Orchard Road, the shuttle bus operates only once per hour. For the pinnacle in space, privacy and views, book a Valley Wing room.
5. Goodwood Park Hotel
Location: 22 Scotts Road
Tel: +65 6737 7411
Hotel class: 5 star
Average price: $255 (S$ 387)
National Landmark converted; Castle-like facade; Set amidst expansive tropical gardens on a hillock; within the main financial and commercial district of Shenton Way; 2 pools, and 6 restaurants onsite
Very skinny fitness center
Tips: Book a poolside suite that has direct access to the Balinese-style landscaped Mayfair Pool and is decorated with slate tiles and polished wood.
6. Grand Hyatt Singapore
Location: 10 Scotts Road
Tel: +65 6738 1234
Hotel class: 5 star
Average price: $309 (SGD 467)
Redecoration done on feng shui theory; Strategic location at the start of Orchard Road; 5 minute walk from the Orchard MRT station.
Free-form pool; State-of-the-art Fitness Center; Four-story Waterfall; Pan-Asian and International cuisines at mezza9; local cuisine at StraitsKitchen; BBQ buffet dinner and seafood at Oasis; Italian cuisine at Pete's Place; Music and wine at BRIX Nightclub.
Tips: Ask for a Terrace Wing guest for its plush duvet, golden colors, and the unique glass-enclosed alcove overlooking lush jungle garden.
7. RELC International Hotel
Location: 30 Orange Grove Road
Tel: +65 6885 7888
Average price: $83 (S$127)
Up-market residential surroundings off Orchard Road; Shangri-La Hotel around the corner; 10-15 minute walk to Orchard Road tourist hub; Free shuttle to Orchard Road and other places of interests
Tips: Purchase Pre-Paid Internet Card from Front Desk
8. Sheraton Towers Singapore
Location: 39 Scotts Rd
Tel: +65 6737 6888
Average price: $294
A brief stroll to Newton MRT station; Short distance from Newton Food Centre.
The Pool Bar Exclusive to hotel guests; Multiple award-winning Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant; Domvs Italian Restaurant; The eclectic Dining Room.
Tips: Require one of the unique cabana rooms, each individually themed and oozing serenity and romance.
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Category: Accommodation
A distinctive landmark sits at the heart of the historic Bugis Junction, the Inter-Continental hotel Singapore opened a particularly unique chapter in the history of Singapore hospitality industry ever since 1995. Brief information is given as follows:
Inter-Continental hotel Singapore
Location: 80 Middle Rd,
Tel: +65 6338 7600
Neighborhood: Historic District
Hotel class: 5 star
Average price: US$198- US$224 double; US$232- US$258 shophouse
Unique Peranakan-style architecture landmark; Integral part of the Bugis Junction shopping and office complex; Bugis MRT station connected to the complex; Close to the Central Business District.
A 40 minutes train ride for S$ 2.00, 20 kms cab ride for S$ 18.00, or a 25 minutes driving distance from the Changi International Airport (Follow East Coast Park Highway and exit at Rochor Rd, turn left at the third intersection); Free Parking.
For more details, visit http://www.singapore.intercontinental.com/.
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Category: Accommodation
With its 1928 Fullerton building renovated facade, tall porticos, coffered ceilings, Italian marble floors and distinguished Doric columns, the Fullerton is the Singapore's most magnificent colonial elegance showpiece. Brief information is given as follows:
Fullerton Hotel Singapore
Location: 1 Fullerton Square
Tel: +65 6733 8388.
Neighborhood: Historic District
Hotel class: 5 star
Average price: US$276-US$394 (S$470-S$670) double; from US$471 (S$800) suite
In the heart of the Civic District; At the mouth of the Singapore River between the Financial District and the Esplanade - Theatres on The Bay; At the foot of Esplanade Bridge; Seconds away from the Raffles Place MRT station (Exit Raffles Place MRT station walk east down Change Alley and turn left on Collyer Quay).
Tips: Definitely treat yourself to a water-view room. If you do end up with a room overlooking the courtyard atrium, just head to the sub-fountain pool to sample some fantastic views.
For more details, visit http://www.fullertonhotel.com/.
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Category: Accommodation
A renowned towering landmark on the corner of Scotts Road and Orchard Road, the Singapore Marriott Hotel is a constant favorite on the lodging list of shopping aces and corporate executives. Brief information is given as follows:
Singapore Marriott Hotel
Location: 320 Orchard Road
Tel: +65 6735 5800
Neighborhood: Orchard Road
Hotel class: 4 star
Average price: US$224 (S$380) double; from US$382 (S$650) suite
Directly above the Orchard MRT station; Scrumptious culinary delights at The Pastry Shop, Crossroads Cafe, Marriott Cafe, Lobby Lounge, Garden Terrace Bar & Grill and the Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant; Convenient to shop, pop back to drop off the bags and shop again.
Note: Pets not accepted; Guest rooms seem to be smaller than average to fit in the colossal structure.
For more details, visit http://www.singaporemarriott.com/
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Category: Transportation
The public transportation system of Singapore is arguably among the best in the world, the MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) among others, being the easiest and least expensive way to find your way around Singapore. Getting around Singapore cannot be more effortless by using the MRT.
MRT operates seven rail lines, all fully air-conditioned and impeccably clean and covering all major tourist attractions you would want to find. Trains usually come in the space of 3-5 minutes.
The major lines include the North South Line which runs from Marina Bay Station to Jurong East Station via Woodlands Station, and the East West Line which runs from Pasir Ris Station to Boon Lay Station.
Major MRT stations in central Singapore include Orchard, Somerset, and City Hall.
At Tanah Merah Station, those wishing to connect to the Changi Airport and Singapore Expo Centre can hop on board the Singapore Changi Airport Express.
Fares vary with distance, ranging from S$0.6 to S$ 1.9.
Note: Purchased tickets for less than 4 stops? distance should be used in 40 minutes, and 9 stops in 60 minutes, 15 stops 75 minutes, so on and so forth.
Tips: Avail a copy of "Transitlink Guide" from major book stores and train stations/bus depots.
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Category: Transportation
Taking a taxi is a comfortable and convenient way of travel around Singapore. Singapore taxi fares are metered and reasonably priced, so being over-charged is out of the question. A normal cab ride incurs a S$2.20-2.40 Flagdown fee, 10 cents per 225m for the first 10km, 10 cents per 200m thereafter (10 cents per 25 sec of waiting), plus peak hour and public holiday surcharges. There is a surcharge of S$5 each time you?re picked up at Changi Airport.
To get a Singapore taxi:
1. Simply wave an out-stretched hand anywhere on most roads any time of the day, a cab can be flagged down.
Convenient but sometimes frustrating, if you're not going in the taxi driver's direction, he refuses to pick you up and simply zooms off.
Note: Cabs showing a green light or simply a light on the roof are available. Booked taxis either show a red light, or are not lighted up.
2. Queue up at the taxi stands
The surest way of being picked up- refusing to take prospective passengers at a taxi stand wherever he/she wants to go is against the law!
More likely to get extremely annoying - waiting for about twenty minutes in a long queue is often the case.
Note: Taxi stands are well marked and well suited, mostly outside major shopping malls, public buildings, and public transport stations.
3. Book a Singapore cab from taxi companies
The most efficient and stable way. Just tell the receptionist the pick up location and the destination location, and hold on for the taxi number. Usually wait for 5-10mins, the taxi will come to you.
Note: Different taxi companies charge different fares and surcharges. Call to check details:
CityCab (+65 6552 2222),
Comfort (+65 6552 1111),
Silvercab (+65 6363 6888),
SMART (+65 6485 7777),
SMRT (+656555 8888),
STTA (+65 6337 5117/ 6293 5545),
Transcab (+65 6555 3333);
Yellow Top Cab (+656552 1111).
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Category: Transportation
Featuring a modern fleet of 90 wide body aircraft and flies to 65 destinations in 35 countries on five continents, Singapore Airlines boasts the most flights to international destinations in all of the Southeast Asian carriers.
Looking at as more viable sustainable possibilities as possible to increase the level of passenger comfort and convenience, Singapore Airlines is the innovative supplier of the world's largest First and Business Class seats with fully flat beds, the in-flight IPTV service, the KrisWorld in-flight entertainment system featuring over 1000 entertainment options, the "Sun Microsystems StarOffice Productivity Suite" which is reportedly the "most popular file formats" for office applications on the go, and will be the trailblazer to fly the Airbus A380 super jumbo by the end of 2007.
With its distinctive strength lying in Safety, Punctuality, In-flight Entertainment, Cabin Crew, Cabin Appearance, Cabin Comfort, and Catering, Singapore Airlines has been recognized as the "Best Asian Airline", "Best In-Flight Service", "Best Airline for Safety", "Best service for Business Travel", "Best Global Air Cargo Carrier" for quite a consecutive years.
For more information, contact: +65 6223 8888 (Reservations); +65 6223 6666 (Fare Enquiries).
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Category: Transportation
1. Singapore-based budget Airlines:
1.1 Jetstar Asia
Singapore's premier low cost giant; A comprehensive selection of no-frills flights from Changi Airport to almost everywhere in Southeast Asia.
Currently the only Asian budget carrier offering direct flight between Singapore and Hong Kong.
1.2 Tiger Airways
The prime competitor to Jetstar Asia; Flights cover cities within a four hour flying radius of Singapore Changi Airport.
The widest selection of low fare routes connecting Singapore to Thailand; The only Singapore budget carrier to fly directly to China mainland.
1.3 Valuair
Flights encompass three routes between Singapore and Indonesia only.
The only low offering fare airline route from Singapore to Denpasar on Bali; The first privately-owned Singapore budget airline to operate scheduled services around Asia.
Not as cheap as Jetstar Asia and Tiger Airways.
2. Budget airlines operating in Singapore
2.1 Air Asia:Thailand-based; Single budget route between Singapore and Bangkok; Comparatively cheaper than Jetstar Asia or Tiger Airways.
2.2 Adam Air
Indonesia-based; Shuttle connection between Singapore and Jakarta; Cheaper than Lion Air and Valuair.
2.3 Lion Air
Indonesia-based; Flights connecting Singapore to Jakarta; Likely more expensive than Adam Air and Valuair.
2.4 Air India Express
India-based; Four routes from Singapore to Mumbai, Pune, Tiruchirapalli and Chennai. Less competitive fares to Chennai than Tiger Airways.
2.5 Cebu Pacific Air
Philippines-based; In competition with Jetstar Asia and Tiger Airways for the market in the far east of Southeast Asia.
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Category: Things To Do/Attractions
While in Singapore, you'll find it hard to fit in all the multifarious tourist offerings, be it the distinct ethnic cultures and cuisine, the dramatic shopping and skyscrapers or the delightful natural scenery and wonders. Booking pre-arranged tours can be a hassle-free way of travel. Service providers at the top of the tree include:
1. Singapore City Tour -Chinatown, Botanic Gardens, Little India
Duration: 3.5 minutes
Average Price: From USD $19.63 /adult, $9.81/child (2- 11).
An Orientation Singapore Tour that drives pass the "Colonial Heart" for a view of Padang, Cricket Club, Parliament House, Supreme Court and City Hall, continues to Merlion Park, Thian Hock Keng Temple and a Handicraft Centre in Chinatown, enroute to National Orchid Garden in Singapore Botanic Gardens and ends at Little India.
Note: Must be booked at least three days in advance of your arrival; Not wheelchair accessible.
2. Singapore Night Safari
Duration: 4 hours
Average Price: From $31.09/adult, $17.17/child (2 - 11).
A Tram Ride weaves through the World's first and only Night Zoo, passing replicate natural habitats for Tahr and Bharal at the Himalayan Foothills, the Greater Asian Rhino, jackal and Sambar Deer at the Nepalese River Valley, and the Striped Hyena, Gir Lion and the Sloth Bear at The Indian Subcontinent, plus a stroll along the Walking Trail to observe the activities of the nocturnal animals up close.
Note: Vegetarian choices are not available at the designated dinning option of Ulu Ulu Restaurant; A minimum of 4 adult passengers required for a tour.
3. Singapore by Night including Dinner at Boat Quay, Night Market, Raffles Hotel
Duration: 4 hours
Average Price: From USD $ $29.45/adult, $14.72/child (2 - 11).
A Concoction of Sightseeing, Shopping and local Specialty-Sampling tour, encompassing Dining at Sizzling Rock at Boat Quay, passing through Benjamin Sheares Bridge for the sight of the well-lit city skyline, Scouring the Night Market on Bugis Street for great bargains, and Sampling Singapore's very own specialty-Singapore Sling at Raffles Hotel.
Note: Vegetarian cutlet available upon request. A child?s menu for kids under 12; Singapore Sling available for an additional cost.
4. Secrets of the Red Lantern & trade - A Chinatown Night Walk
Duration: 2 hours
Average Price: From USD $16.41/adult, $9.84/child (7- 12).
Walk through Chinatown?s rich heritage and colorful history in the shadows of vice and tragedy, Stories delivered with a sense of mystery, spice, and humor;
Highlights include Food Street, Street of the Dead, the Red Light District, and numerous back alleys.
Note: Adult themes included, parental supervision required for those under 18.
Bookings to be canceled Less than 7 days prior to travel date 100% non-refundable, Within 7-13 days a 50% cancellation penalties would incur, and 14 days or more 10% cancellation penalties.
5. Dhobis, Saris and a Spot of Curry - A Little India Walk
Duration: 2.5 hours
Average Price: From USD $11.40/adult, $7.57/child (7- 12)
Feast your senses with sights, smells, sounds and tastes on all that's Litter India.
Highlights include Little India Arcade, Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, and chances to shop for jasmine Garlands, Henna Tattoo, Silverware, Spices and silk Sari.
Tips: Wear comfortable shoes, bring an umbrella or poncho, and a bottle of water.
6. Founding Footsteps of Raffles - Raffles Hotel, Bumboat Ride, Clarke Quay, Pewter Gallery
Duration: 3.5 hours (approx.)
Price: From USD $ 26.91/adult, $13.47/child
Retrace the course of the "dream come true" from the Raffles Landing Site to Exhibition that traces the history of the Singapore River, to Raffles Hotel, where Afternoon Tea Buffet or light refreshments can be enjoyed before progressing to a bumboat cruise along the historic Singapore River. Disembark at Clarke Quay to conclude the tour in Pewter Gallery with demonstration on pewtersmithing
Note: A minimum of 4 passengers required for a tour.
7. Trishaw Ride and Dinner in Singapore's Chinatown plus Bumboat
Duration: 3.5 hours
Average Price: From USD $40.91/adult, $24.54/child.
Immerses yourself in the life of early Chinese immigrants at the Chinatown Heritage Center, Test your bargaining skills with the street vendors at the Night Market, Hop onto a trishaw for a ride through Chinatown to Clarke Quay, Board a Bumboat for a cruise along the Singapore River, Step off at the Esplanade - Theatres by the Bay
Note: A minimum of 2 adult passengers required for a tour.
8. Morning at the Singapore Zoo with optional Jungle Breakfast with Orangutans
Duration: 4 hours
Average Price: Jungle Breakfast not included, From USD $26.91/adult, $14.25/child, Jungle Breakfast included From USD $34.05/adult, $19.79/child.
Enjoy a fun-filled dining-in-the-wild experience where you get up close and personal with intelligent orangutans and mischievous otters or reticulated python, the longest snake in the world. Take a tram ride around the Open Zoo, an new concept zoo keeping animals with beautifully landscape gardens and natural barriers rather than cages.
Tips: take the once-in-a-lifetime chance to pose with these adorable animals for a memorable photograph.
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Category: Things To Do/Attractions
There is literally a treasure trove of places of interests on the small but dynamic city-island to explore, among which the most notable must-sees including but not limited to:
1. Night Safari- Prowl through the dark with exotic nocturnal animals the world's first and only night zoo.
Location: 80 Mandai Lake Road
Tel: +65 6269 3411
Open hour: 7.30pm to midnight daily
Admission: Adult S$22.00; Child (3-12) S$11.00
Hop on board tram journey and look out for Tahr and Bharal at the Himalayan Foothills, the Greater Asian Rhino, jackal and Sambar Deer at the Nepalese River Valley, and the Striped Hyena, Gir Lion and the Sloth Bear at The Indian Subcontinent;
Embark on the Leopard Trail and look out for the Clouded Leopard, Binturong and the Malayan Civet;
Watch in awe at the Giant Flying Squirrels exhibit and the Bat Mangrove Walk;
Enjoy an exhilarating Thumbuakar tribal performance or the exciting Creatures of the Night Show where Puma, Barn Owls, Python, and Raccoons star.
Inconvenience: A bit out of a trek to get there.
Note: Mind the stringent routines and precaution measures undertaken and required for Dengue and Bird Flu.
2. Orchard Road- A shoppers paradise where lugging around shopping bags more strenuous than anything else.
The Far East?s answer to "Park Avenue"; A Immaculate strip packed with enormous shopping malls, exclusive boutiques, award-winning restaurants; trendy nightclubs and most flamboyant five-star hotels in Singapore;
Favorite shopping venues include The CentrePoint, Far East Plaza, Heeren, Orchard Plaza, Orchard Towers, and Ngee Ann City.
Note: Shops don?t open till around 10:30-11am and don?t close till 9-10pm.
Tips: Crowds-wise, Monday to Saturday is the most intense, while Sunday is the best time to shop as crowds are way down; Get pampered at signature spas such as Andana@Orchard(+65 6836 9988), California Fitness Orchard(+65 6834 2100) or Estheva Spa(+65 6733 9300).
3. Sentosa Island-Discover the closest thing Singapore gets to utopia.
Location: Off the southern tip of Singapore
Getting there: Exit the HarbourFront MRT. Take Sentosa Ferry and Cable Car from HarbourFront Centre, the Sentosa Bus Service from the bus terminal across, or walk across the causeway bridge to Sentosa
Walk through the gigantic Underwater World (+65 6375 0030, $19.50/12.50 adult/child), Asia's largest tropical oceanarium;
Treat your senses at the fragrance-filled Sentosa Orchid Gardens;
See cute pretty creatures up-close at the Dolphin Lagoon and the Butterfly Park;
Visit the Asian Village for authentic oriental cuisine and culture;
Take a swing at the Sentosa Golf Club(+65 6275 0022);
Resort to holiday sanctuaries of The Beaufort Sentosa (+65 6275 0331)and the Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa Beach Resort (+65 6275 0100)
4. Chinatown-Reveal the soul of Chinese cultural vortex through a kaleidoscopic variety of sights, sounds and sensations.
Location: Bounded by Upper Pickering Street, Cantonment Road, New Bridge Road and South Bridge Road
Get there: Take the MRT and exit Chinatown or Outram Station, or Bus: 2, 12, 33, 51, 61, 62, 63, 81, 84, 103, 124, 143, 145, 147, 166, 174, 190, 197, 520, 851.
Try the Tanjong Pagar area for handmade clog, kite, lacquerware, painted masks, and waxed paper umbrellas;
Jump over to modern face of Chinatown shopping at Chinatown Point, Yue Hwa, People's Park Complex and Chinatown Complex;
Pamper your stomach at Chinatown Food Street;
Visit Chinatown Heritage Museum (+65 6325 2878, $8/4.80 adult/child) and Fuk Tak Chi Museum for a dash of history;
Pray for fortune and soundness at the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Thian Hock Keng Temple(+65-64234616).
Note: Overwhelmingly Busy, Noisy; Prepare to be hassled into buying products; Best seen during Chinese New Year (January-February).
5. Jurong Bird Park-A feather in Singapore's cap
Location: 2 Jurong Hill,
Tel: +65 6265 0022
Open hour: Daily 9:00am-6:00pm.
Admission: S$18 adult, S$ 9 child (3-12)
Catch the Birds of Prey, Breakfast with the Birds, World of Hawks, and Birds n Buddies Shows;
Enjoy the world's largest collection of Southeast Asian Hornbills and South American Toucans;
Get a bird?s eye view of the park aboard a Panorail ride (S$4/2 adult/child);
Hearken to the haunting calls of nocturnal birds at the World of Darkness.
Firm favorites include Waterfall Aviary, Penguin Parade and All-Stars Birdshow.
Tips: Purchase a unique item of keepsake at the Feathers Shop.
6. Singapore Botanic Gardens-A sanctuary of calm and lushness in the center of Singapore?s urban life.
Location: 1Cluny Road
Tel: +65 6471 7361
Open hour: Daily 5am to 12pm; National Orchard Garden: 8.30am to 7pm
Admission: Free; National Orchid Garden S$5 adult; S$1 senior (60+)/child (12+)
Wander through the primary jungles and look out for the Cannonball tree, Para rubber trees, teak trees, bamboos, and a huge array of palms;
Adore your favorite pack of shrubs and flowers at the beautifully manicured National Orchid Garden, the Ginger Garden, and the Evolution Garden;
Catch the "Concert in the Park" performance by the Symphony Lake.
Tips: Shop for ornate sets of orchid brooches exquisite hydroponic orchids at the RISIS Store (+65 6466 8812).
7. Asian Civilizations Museum-A fascinating conglomeration of tidbits regarding Asian civilization and culture.
Location: 1 Empress Place, Empress Place Building
Tel: +65 6332 2982
Open hour: Mon 1:00pm- 7:00pm; Tue to Sun 9am to 7:00pm (Fri 9 a.m. to 9 pm).
Admission: S$5 adult, S$ 2.50 senior /children (full time students)
Immerse yourself in the 11 galleries integrating the multi-faceted aspects of Asian cultures via multifarious themed exhibits and interactive components.
Tips: Check out the schedule for one-of-a-kind events and temporary exhibitions.
8. Little India- The centerpiece of ethnic epitomes focusing on the vibrant and colorful Indian culture.
Location: Centered around the southern end of Serangoon Road, to the north of the city core
Getting there: Take the MRT and exit Little India station, or SBS bus 23, 64, 66, 67, 81, 85, 97, 103, 106, 111, 125, 131, 139, 147, 520, 607, 851, 960, 980 to Serangoon Road.
Jostle with women in saris and turbaned Sikhs in the Zhujiao Centre;
Sample the bewildering selection of Indian food;
Touch up on your beauty in one of the many beauty parlors;
Shop for jasmine garlands, gold jewellery, silverware, spices and silk sari;
Catch your favorite Bollywood movies or pick up a framed print of Krishna;
Don't miss the Little India Cultural Corner;
Most revered places of worships include Abdul Gaffoor Mosque, Sri Veerama Kaliaman, Sri Srinivasa Perumal and Temple of 1000 Lights.
Tips: Prepare yourself for the rather pushy sellers; Best experienced during Deepavali (October/November), the Indian Festival of Lights.
9. Mount Faber Cable Car- Take in the stunning panoramic views of the harbor, Sentosa and other Southern islands.
Location: Mount Faber, At the southern end of Singapore
Tel: +65 6270 8855/6377 9638
Admission: S$10.9 adult, S$5.5 child
Note: Do not dash or rush while Boarding and alighting. Remain seated, refrain from standing up, jumping, or leaning against the automated cabin doors.
Tips: If you aren't afraid of heights, feast your eyes with a glass bottom cable car.
10. Merlion Park- Home to the original sculpture of Singapore's half-lion, half-fish national symbol.
Location: adjacent to One Fullerton, overlooking the Marina Bay
Tel: +65 6736 6622
Open hour: Daily 7am-10pm
Admission: Free
Getting there: Take the MRT to Raffles Place and walk towards the Esplanade, or Take TIBS bus 167 or 182 from Orchard Road.
Use the The Fullerton Singapore and Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay as the backdrop of your photos of the Merlion;
Enjoy the nice views of the city skyline and the scenic Marina Bay and Catch outdoor performances at the observation deck;
Embark on river cruises aboard river taxis from the Boat Landing Point.
Tips: Best seen at night when the Merlion is floodlit.
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Category: For Kids
A safe, hospitable and staggeringly clean city, Singapore cannot be beat as an edutainment destination for the little ones of the family. Singapore attractions specially designed for families traveling with kids are:
1. Singapore Zoological Gardens- Come up close and personal with the over 2530 animals at this 28-hectare "open"zoo.
Location: 80 Mandai Lake Road
Tel: +65 6269 3411
Open hour: Daily 8.30am to 6.00pm; Night Safari 7.30pm to midnight
Admission: S$16.50/adult, S$8.50/child
Enjoy Jungle Breakfast-with Wildlife at Jungle Flavours;
Take a walk along the Rainforest Trail for sightings of Free-Ranging Orang Utans;
Catch Elephant Bathing with Fruit Feeding at Elephant Ride area;
Observe how bears go fishing at Polar Bear Viewing Exhibit;
Admire tiger orchid, the world's largest of its kind, at Orchid Garden;
Proceed to take in Wonders of the Wild show at Shaw Foundation Amphitheatre;
Trek down the Great Rift Valley of Ethiopia to meet baboons, banded mongoose, black-backed jackals, Nubian ibexes, and rock hyraxes;
Prowl through the dark with a pack of hyenas at Night Safari.
Tips: Don Comfortable Footwear, the vastness of the Zoo is staggering; Bring sunshades, sunglasses or visors to shun the glare; Prepare an umbrella or raincoat should sudden downpour happen.
2. Jurong Bird Park
Location: 2 Jurong Hill,
Tel: +65 6265 0022
Open hour: Daily 9:00am-6:00pm.
Admission: S$18 adult, S$ 9 child (3-12)
Catch the Birds of Prey, Breakfast with the Birds, World of Hawks, and Birds n Buddies Shows;
Enjoy the world's largest collection of Southeast Asian Hornbills and South American Toucans;
Get a bird's eye view of the park aboard a Panorail ride (S$4/2 adult/child);
Hearken to the haunting calls of nocturnal birds at the World of Darkness.
Firm favorites include Waterfall Aviary, Penguin Parade and All-Stars Birdshow.
Tips: Purchase a unique item of keepsake at the Feathers Shop.
3. Singapore Botanic Gardens-A sanctuary of calm and lushness in the center of Singapore's urban life.
Location: 1Cluny Road
Tel: +65 6471 7361
Open hour: Daily 5:00am to 12:00pm; National Orchard Garden: 8.30am to 7:00pm
Admission: Free; National Orchid Garden S$5 adult; S$1 senior (60+)/child (12+)
Wander through the primary jungle of Cannonball tree, Para rubber trees, teak trees, bamboos, and a huge array of palms and look out for scurrying squirrels, lizards and snakes hide and seek in the undergrowth.
Adore your favorite pack of shrubs and flowers at the beautifully manicured National Orchid Garden, the Ginger Garden, and the Evolution Garden;
Catch the "Concert in the Park" performance by the Symphony Lake.
Tips: Shop for ornate sets of orchid brooches exquisite hydroponic orchids at the RISIS Store (+65 6466 8812).
4. Sentosa Island-Discover the closest thing Singapore gets to utopia.
Location: Off the southern tip of Singapore
Getting there: Exit the HarbourFront MRT station. Take Sentosa Ferry and Cable Car from HarbourFront Centre, the Sentosa Bus Service from the bus terminal across, or walk across the causeway bridge to Sentosa.
Take in the stunning panoramic views of the harbor, the city and outlying isles on aboard a Glass Bottom Cable Car (S$18/11 adult/child).
Step back in time at Images of Singapore(+65 6279 3284, S$ 10/7 adult/child), a state-of-the-art museum using today's technology to bring you face-to-face with recreated figures, events, rituals and traditional trades of yesteryear;
Walk through the gigantic Underwater World (+65 6375 0030, $19.50/12.50 adult/child), Asia's largest tropical oceanarium;
See cute pretty creatures up-close at the Dolphin Lagoon and the Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom (+65 6275 0013);
Jump on the Sentosa Luge & Skyride and steer yourself for a brand new adventure and pure excitement;
Feast your eyes on panoramic vistas 131 metres above sea level at the top of The Sky Tower;
Be prepared for mind-blowing fun and thrill at CineBlast or Sentosa 4D Magix;
Treat your senses at the fragrance-filled Sentosa Orchid Gardens.
5. Downtown East- A self-contained entertainment district where family fun never ends.
Location: 1 Pasir Ris Close
Tel: +65 6581 9128/ 9112
Open hour: 10.00am-10.00pm, Escape Theme Park 10.00am-8.00pm, Wild Wild Wet 1.00pm-7.00pm
Admission: Free, Escape Theme Park S$16.50/ 8.30 adult/child, Wild Wild Wet S$12.90/8.80 adult/ child.
Getting There: Take the MRT to Pasir Ris Station, transfer to SBS Bus 354 or take a 5 minutes? walk.
For 360 degrees of thrills and splashes, make a beeline for Escape Theme Park.
Go wild and get wet? No better choice than the Wild Wild Wet.
All that action work up your appetite? There are over 40 food and beverage outlets to spoil your palate.
Other highlights: Zone X and X Square amusement centers, and eXplorerKid for children under 12 years old.
Note: Certain rides at Escape Theme Park require Parental Supervision, some are not advisable for guests suffering from Claustrophobia, Motion Sickness, Heart, Neck or Back Disorders, etc.
Tips: Remember to bring along extra set of clothing and personal toiletries items, there are lots of chances to get wet.
6. Snow city-Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, snow-tubing in tropical Singapore.
Location: 21 Jurong Town Hall Road
Tel: +65 6560 2306
Open hour: Daily, 9.00am-6.30pm
Admission: S$ 12 (Single Session), S$ 18 (Double Session)
Touch and Play with real snow at Snow Chamber where 10 to 15 tons of snow is produced;
Challenge the thrilling rides down the three-storey Snow Slope;
Build snowman or enjoy snowball fights at Snow Play Area; Learn low temperature science and technology at Sub-Zero Exhibition
Tips: Come warmly dressed, long sleeve shirts and long trousers preferable;
Bring along Socks, Gloves, Windcheaters, and Caps, warm clothing for rent on-site could be damp;
Acclimatize your body thoroughly before entering the -5 degree Celsius environment.
7. Singapore Discovery Center- A larger-than-life combination of museum, art gallery and science center.
Location: 510 Upper Jurong Road
Tel: +65 6792 6188
Open hour: The-Sun 9.00am to 6.00pm
Admission: $10.00/adult, $6.00/child
Take a virtual ride at Motion Simulator;
Enjoy a 3D movie in front of a 5 story Giant Screen at iWERKS Theatre;
Learn about what makes Singapore "so Singapore" at So Singapore Theatre;
Be trained to be a good entrepreneur at Enterprise Pavilion;
Pretend broadcasting journalist and see yourself live on TV at On-location Reporter;
Explore Singapore's culture and history and expect the bright future at Periscope Adventure;
Handle a real M16 rifle and test your shooting skills at the Shooting Gallery;
Engage in team-based interactive game "Build It" while creating the ideal neighborhood at Kids Zone
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Category: Resaurants/Food
Singapore is a haven for food lovers. As the culinary expression of Singapore's gorgeous cultural tapestry, the variety of delicacies available is just as startling. The unique blend of top-notch restaurants, cosy cafes and local-style hawker centers and kopi tiams (coffee shops) completes Singapore's gastronomic graph.
When in town, you?ve got to try the local foodies? typical choices, including:
1. Chilli Crab: Mud crabs or soft shelled crabs simmered with stir-fried garlic and chilli, and eggs.
2. Hainanese Chicken Rice: Fragrant rice served with chicken meat and some cucumber slices, complemented with a small bowl of soup which is used to cook the chicken.
3. Laksa: Curry soup of boiled rice noodles and prawns, garnished with fishcake slices, shredded cucumber and laksa leaves and served with pounded chilli.
4. Satay: Grilled kebabs served with spicy rich peanut gravy.
5. Fish Head Curry: Meaty fish head cooked in curry veg gravy, served with rice.
6. Bak Kut The: Loosely understood as Pork's Bones Tea; Pork ribs or limbs stewed in soup, seasoned with white peppercorns, herbs and vegetables; "Spare Parts" (internal organs of the pig) optional.
7. Roti Prata: Indian "pizza"; A pancake shaped fried dough served either with mutton curry or sugar.
8. Rojak: Salad (cucumber, pineapple, turnip, bean sprouts, century eggs, cured cuttlefish, and fried bean curds) dressed with black bean paste, red chilli, tamarind paste, roasted peanuts, and grated ginger bud.
9. Char Kway Teow: Flat rice noodles fried with beaten eggs, bean sprouts, prawns, squid, and sambal chilli in sweet dark soya sauce and fish sauce.
10. Chai Tow Kueh: Radish flour cakes fried with sauted garlic, salted radish, and eggs, and drizzled with fish sauce and red chilli paste.
Most of the above-mentioned dishes are available at hawker centers or coffee shops where you can enjoy good bites at good prices.
If you choose to dine in a fine restaurant, Singapore surely delivers. Top-tier choices include:
1. Au Jardine Restaurant
Location: 1 Cluny Road, EJH Corner House, Singapore Botanic Gardens,
Tel: +65 6466 8812
Cuisine style: French
Average price: $245 ? 255
Open hour: Mon-Sun: 7:00pm - 9.30pm, Fri: noon- 2: pm (Ladies Luncheon); Sun: 11.30am-2:00pm (Brunch)
Neighborhood: Tanglin District
Must-try: Mud Crabs, Frog Legs, Rabbit, Guinea Fowl, Veal Tenderloin, Foie Gras, Warm Chocolate Cake, Crab saladvegetable nage, Langoustine with caviar, and Grilled Pork Belly with Braised Lettuce
2. Indochine Waterfront
Location: 1 Empress Place, Asian Civilisations Museum
Tel: +65 6339-1720
Cuisine style: Asian/Pac Rim
Average price: Small dishes S$22-S$38 (US$13-US$22)
Open hour: Mon-Fri: noon-3:00pm, Sun-Thu: 6.30pm - 11.30pm, Fri-Sat: 6.30pm - 12.30am
Neighborhood: Historic District
Must-try: Herb Crusted Scallops, Shelled Mangrove Crab; Beef Stew Ragout, Pepper Beef with Sweet and Sour Sauce, Spring Rolls and Prawns Grilled on Sugarcane
3. The Cliff
Location: 2 Bukit Manis Road
Tel: +65 6275 0331
Cuisine style: Western, European, Seafood
Average price: Main courses US$34- US$78
Open hour: Daily: 6.30pm - midnight
Neighborhood: Sentosa
Must-try: Herb Crusted Scallops, Mangrove Crab, Langoustine Ravioli, Roasted Canadian Lobster Tart, Caramelized Hikkaido Scallops, House Smoked ?Loch Duart? Salmon, Seared Foie Gras; Oven Baked Blacked Cod; Pan Roasted Barramundi.
4. Harbour Grill & Oyster Bar
Location: 581 Orchard Rd, Hilton Singapore, Level 3
Tel: +65 6730 3393
Cuisine style: Continental
Average price: Main courses S$35-S$60 (US$21-US$35)
Open hour: Mon-Fri noon-2:30pm; Mon-Sat 7:00-10:30pm
Neighborhood: Orchard Road Area
Must-try: Roasted Prime Rib, Lobster Thermidor, Pan-fried Foie Gras, Caesar salad, Rack of Lamb.
5. Original Sin
Location: Block 43 Jalan Merah Saga, #01-62, Chip Bee Gardens
Tel: +65 6475 5605
Cuisine style: Mediterranean, Vegetarian
Average price: Main courses S$22-S$26 (US$13-US$15)
Open hour: Mon: 6:00pm - 10.30pm, Tue-Sun: 11.30am - 2.30pm, 6:00pm - 10.30pm
Neighborhood: Holland Village
Must-try: Mezze Plate, Bosco Misto, Baba Ghanouj, Tzatziki, Moussaka and Risotto Dishes, Hummus served with Olives, Feta, and Pita Bread
6. Raffles Grill
Location: 1 Beach Rd, Raffles Hotel
Tel: +65 6331-1612
Cuisine style: French/Belgian
Average price: Main courses S$50-S$65 (US$29-US$38)
Open hour: Mon-Fri: noon-2:00pm, Mon-Sat 7:00pm-10:00pm
Neighborhood: Historic District
Must-try: Crispy Confit Kurobuta Pork Belly, Pan-fried Duck Liver, Slow Oven-baked Filet of Brittany Codfish, Pigeon Breast, Lamb, Suckling Pig, Veal.
7. Li Bai
Location: 39 Scotts Road, Sheraton Towers Hotel, Lower Lobby Level
Tel: +65 6839 5623
Cuisine style: Chinese, Cantonese
Average price: Small dishes S$16-S$48 (US$9.40-US$28) and up
Open hour: Mon-Sat: 11.30am-2.30pm 6.30pm-10.30pm, Sun: 10.30am-2.30pm 6.30pm-10.30pm
Neighborhood: Orchard Road Area
Must-try: Baked Fortune Chicken, Steamed boneless chicken with Crab Roe and Shrimp, Shark fin soup, Abalone, Smoked Duck with Jasmine Tea Leaves, Barbecued Meats, Crab Fried rice, Beef in Mushroom and Garlic Brown Sauce
8. Da Paolo e Judie
Location: Da Paolo e Judie
Tel: +65 6225 8306
Cuisine style: Italian
Average price: Main courses S$24-S$34 (US$14-US$20)
Open hour: Mon-Sat: 11.30am-3:00pm, 6.30pm-11:00pm
Neighborhood: Chinatown
Must-try: Taglioni tossed with Rock Lobster, Grilled mixed Seafood, Chocolate Lava Cake with Orange Sauce, Raw Oysters, Seabass Tartare with Rocket Salad, Lobster Pasta in a Tomato, Olive oil, White Wine, and Garlic Sauce.
9. Mezza9
Location: 10 Scotts Road, Grand Hyatt Singapore, 2nd Floor
Tel: +65 6416 7189
Cuisine style: Eclectic
Average price: Main courses S$25-S$45 (US$15-US$26)
Open hour: Mon-Sat noon-2:00pm 6:00pm - 10.30pm, Sun 11.30am - 2.30pm 6:00pm - 10.30pm
Neighborhood: Orchard Road Area
Must-try: Crab Cakes, Sushi Platter, Dessert Platter, Raw Oysters, Grilled Beef, Rack of Lamb, and Chicken, Yakitori Grill, Steamed Chinese Seafood, Patisserie, Japanese Beef Tataki, Deep Fried Crab.
10. BLU
Location: 22 Orange Grove Road, Shangri-La Hotel, 24th floor
Tel: +65 6213 4598
Cuisine style: American Regional
Average price: Main courses S$40-S$60 (US$24-US$35)
Open hour: Daily 7:00pm - 10:30 pm
Neighborhood: Orchard Road Area
Must-try: Soup of Oysters, Clams, and Mussels, and Crab Ravioli, Risotto of Wild Mushrooms, Truffles and Parmesan, Tarte Fine of Mango paired with Black-Pepper Ice Cream, Maine Lobster Paella with Saffron, Black Mussel, and Lobster Chorizo Jus.
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Category: Education/Academic
The National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapore's oldest and most distinguished university. A multi-campus university of global standing in high-quality education in social science, high-impact research in biomedicine and technology and high-energy entrepreneurial initiatives, the NUS can justifiably count itself among the top three universities in Asia and the top 20 universities in the world.
For admission-related specifics, visit http://www.askadmissions.nus.edu.sg or contact GradEnquiry@nus.edu.sg.
Getting there:
Kent Ridge Campus: Take MRT to the Clementi Station and catch SBS 96, or Buona Vista MRT Station and transfer to SBS 95. Bukit Timah Campus: Take MRT to the Newton MRT Station and transfer to SBS 66, 67 and 170 at Bukit Timah Road
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Category: Things To Do/Attractions
Singapore Turf Club is the Lion City's first and foremost horse-racing venue playing host to pageant events like the Singapore Airlines International Cup, Singapore Gold Cup Singapore Derby and Lion City Cup. Race-goers up to 30,000 can accommodate themselves comfortably at the enormous four-level grandstand. Better views can be found at the third level in the Hibiscus Room.
A strict dress code is observed, giving the Singapore Turf Club a rather haughty touch of class.
While on non-racing days, the grounds serve as a nine-hole golf course and the grazing land for sheep from the near vicinity.
Location: 1 Turf Club Avenue Singapore RaceCourse
Tel: +65 879 1000
Open hour: Fri 6.30pm-10pm; Sat & Sun from 1.45pm
Admission: Public S$5 (non air-conditioned), S$10 (air-conditioned), tourists S$20.
Getting There:
By Train: Take the MRT to the Kranji MRT station which is right next to the MRT Plaza entrance of the racecourse.
By Bus: Take SBS bus 160, 170, or SMRT Bus 178, 925, 960 and 961 to the Kranji MRT station.
By Taxis: Taxi drop-off point adjacent to the entrance to the Upper Grandstand.
By Private Vehicles: Car Parking for $5 per entry at the 2,400 space Main Carpark; Motorcycles for free.
Note: Check out the various and tough dress codes before you go: Remind yourself that Jogging shorts, slippers and singlets are not accepted at Public Grandstand, and Bermuda shorts, tattered jeans, slippers & sandals, collarless T-shirts not allowed within the Gold Card Room and Hibiscus Room
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Category: Shopping
Boasting the best and most comprehensive shopping experience in entire Asia, Singapore is for shopping enthusiasts from around the globe. No matter you're looking for fashion boutiques, digital gadgets, art galleries, antiques, craftwork, cosmetics, furniture, or jewelry, you'll find it in Singapore's comprehensive range of assorted shopping malls.
When size matters, listed prominent shopping malls in Singapore can be whacking:
1. VivoCity- Iconic Retail, leisure and lifestyle destination that is modern, stimulating and vivacious.
Location: 1 Maritime Sq
Tel: +65 6377 6860
Open hour: Daily 10:00am-10:00pm
Nearest MRT station: Harbourfront
About 300 shops
1.04 million sq. ft. of retail, F&B and entertainment space; Golden Village (GV) multiplex cinema, Singapore's largest; Hypermarket Dairy Farm; Rooftop Sky Park; Dine alfresco at the Waterfront Restaurant;
Big-name retailers include Bebe, Brooks Brothers, Crocodile; Diesel; ESPRIT, Giordano; Liz Claiborne, L'Occitane, Marks & Spencer, Swarovski, Tang's, Toys 'R' Us, etc.
Tips: Purchase Vivocity Vouchers at the Customer Service Counters on Level 1 and 2. You can use it (S$10 and S$50 denominations) at more than 100 participating stores.
2. Ngee Ann City-Huge complex of sheer shopping and gastronomical adventure standing prominently at the heart of Orchard Road.
Location: 391 Orchard Road
Tel: +65 6739 9323
Open hour: Daily 10am-9.30pm
Nearest MRT station: Orchard
About 130 shops
Key tenant is Takashimaya (+65 6738 1111), Japanese giant Department Store;
Prominent international fashion labels include Alfred Dunhill, Cartier, Calvin Klein, Coach, Country Road, Chanel, Christian Dior, Ermenegildo Zegna, Guess?, Hugo Boss, Harrods of London, Levis', Mango, Royal Copenhagen, Tiffany & Co., Waterford and Wedgwood, and Zara;
Renowned restaurants include Sushi Tei Japanese Restaurant, the Crystal Jade Group of Restaurants, Sanur Indonesian Restaurant, Coca Restaurant and Seoul Garden? The Table Barbeque People;
Other highlights: Books Kinokuniya (+65 6737 5021), the largest bookstore in Southeast Asia; Best Denki(+65 6835 2855), Japan's electronic giant.
Note: Ample Parking Lots available at Basement 3, Level 6&7
3. Suntec City Mall- Get yourself spoilt while shopping, dining and unwinding under one immense roof.
Location: 3 Temasek Blvd
Tel: + 65 6821 3668
Open hour: Daily 10:00am-10:00pm
Nearest MRT station: City Hall
About 350 shops
Zoned into Galleria (high-end boutiques and souvenir shops), Tropics (leisure products and casual wear), Entertainment Centre (Cinemas, Virtual Reality Theme Park, French hypermarket Carrefour), and Fountain Terrace (restaurants, pubs and food outlets);
Anchored by Espirit, Raoul, Hush Puppies, a Tower Records, Harvey Norman, Mango's largest Asia store (+65 6339 2720), G2000 flagship store (+65 6334 1035), Courts (+65 6339 6800), a British furniture and appliances store.
Tips: Do check out Fountain of Wealth, World's Largest Fountain; Japanese-landscaped Koi Garden; China Suzhou Gardens inspired Bonsai Garden.
4. Marina Square Shopping Centre- The Ultimate Shopping-cum-Entertainment Centre right in the heart of the Central Business District.
Location: 6 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: + 65 6339 8787
Open hour: Daily 10:00am-10:00pm
Nearest MRT station: City Hall
About 300 shops
Featured stores include Asics, Bricks World, Buffalo-David Bitton, Ergo-Lab, Ergoworks, Fourskin, Geox, Gain City, Heart to Heart Jewellery, Meroni, Puremilk, Shihlin Taiwan Street Snacks, SK Jewellery, Soo Kee Jewellery, The Planet Traveller, The Wallet Shop, etc.
Other highlights: Golden Village Cineplex and Superbowl Bowling.
5. Centrepoint-A self-contained shopping complex on Orchard Road treating smart shoppers with central location and value for money.
Location: 176 Orchard Road
Tel: +65 6737 9000
Open hour: Daily 10:00am-10:00pm
Nearest MRT station: Somerset
About 150 shops
Anchor tenants are Robinsons & Co (+065 6733 0888) department store, Cold Storage, and Marks & Spencer
Renowned labels include: cosmetics names like Clinique and Estee Lauder, women's fashion like Coast, Trucco, Principles, Fenn Wright Manson, InWear, PartTwo, BlendShe, Machka, Naughty and Vandos, men's ware like 4You, Matinique, Blend, Sonneti, Casualist, Adidas and Hummel, and home furnishings like ASA ceramic ware and Margaret Muir.
Note: To have baby feeding and draper changing done in privacy, check Family Rooms on Level 3 and Level 6.
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According to the draft of the 2008 Formula One World Championship calendar released by the FIA, 28 September is the provisional date of the first Singapore GP race to be staged. If approved, this round of 2008 circuit will be the first ever night race in F1?s 60-year history.
A substantial chunk of the tickets are expected to be affordable, with the cheapest likely to be as low as around S$40-50 for the trial races along the 5.26-km street circuit. Tickets for standing-room area on race day will cost around S$100 each. For the exclusive paddock area, cost will add up to a whopping S$6,000-7,000.
Corporate ticket sales will start on 28 November, Public ticket sales will begin in mid-December.
Singapore Government will impose a tiered additional F1 levy of "no more than 30 per cent"- 30 per cent for hotels on the trackside, and 20 per cent for others, on hotel room revenues for about seven days around the race period to defray the cost of organizing the race.
The F1 levy will be effective from September 24 to 28.
Note: All decisions announced are not finalized and pending fine tuning.
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Singapore City, nicknamed the "Lion City", is the dignified capital of the cognominal city-state at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula.
Apart from serving as the world?s busiest port anchoring one of the world?s most vital trading channels-the Straits of Malacca, Singapore is, in many other respects, rightfully lionized throughout the Far East.
Singapore is the tried and true microcosm of Asia, where Chinese fortune-tellers and India spice merchants hawk to the same person; where the cry of the imam competes with the patter of temple worshipers; where Malay is sung in the national anthem and English, Mandarin, and Tamil are spoken in daily life.
The techno-funky "New Asia" is also known worldwide for its exponential economic growth, the impeccable cleanliness, and the impressive efficiency- a welcome respite from the somewhat stereotyped poverty-stricken, chaotic, and insouciant Asia.
Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Singapore Zoological Gardens, Merlion Park, the Night Safari and Bukit Timah Nature Reserve surely represent the Garden City?s green thumb at its best.
Everyone comes to eat and shop, hence the overwhelming distinction of its ethnic culinary communities such as Chinatown, Little India, Arab Street and shopping meccas like Orchard Road and Suntec City.
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