Another of Singapore’s iconic sights is the Marina Bay Sands hotel. Its imposing presence dominates the city’s skyline. It forms part of the Marina Bay Resort which, when it opened in 2010, was billed as the world’s most expensive standalone casino property valued at S$8 billion. The resort includes the 2,561-room hotel, a 120,000-square-metre convention-exhibitionContinue reading “Marina Bay Sands”
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Singapore snippets
Before we scale the heady heights of the Marina Bay Sands hotel, we take another turn around the Gardens by the Bay. We also mooch around the harbour area and enjoy some majestic architecture! The lotus shaped building below is the ArtScience Museum.The ten ‘fingers’ contain gallery spaces with skylights. The husband serves as aContinue reading “Singapore snippets”
Awesome Orchids
As well as a wealth of stunning architecture Singapore also has a fantastic green heart full of exotic, beautiful orchids. The National Orchid Garden showcases over 1000 species and 2000 hybrids of orchids in a wide range of colours and patterns. The gardens started an orchid breeding programme in 1928 and the results of theseContinue reading “Awesome Orchids”
Light and sound
As evening falls on the Super Tree Grove, it starts to light up in preparation for the free light and sound show that happens every evening. The daily Garden Rhapsody light and sound show kicks off at at 7.45pm and 8.45pm. Arrive early to nab a good spot as it gets very busy with everyoneContinue reading “Light and sound”
Gardens by the Bay
One of the most iconic sights of Singapore is a relatively recent addition – The Gardens by the Bay. In January 2006, an international master plan design competition was launched to seek design ideas for Gardens by the Bay. It had more than 70 entries submitted from over 24 countries, including 35 from Singapore. WorkContinue reading “Gardens by the Bay”
Buddha tooth relics
We’re still pootling around Chinatown, heading for the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple. But naturally get distracted on-route by plenty of colourful sights. From incredible street art like the traditional theatre scene above to the many stalls selling the very pungent durian fruit – an acquired taste that has been compared from anything from vomit toContinue reading “Buddha tooth relics”
Sri Mariamman Temple
Sri Mariamman Temple dates back to 1827 and is the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore. Beneath the imposing gopura are huge wooden doors. Their massive size is quite deliberate, designed to remind the worshippers of their insignificance in comparison to the divine. Devotees believe that ringing the bells on the doors will bring good luck.Continue reading “Sri Mariamman Temple”
China town
Singapore’s Chinatown is known as Niu che shui which literally means ‘ox car water’ This is due to the fact that Chinatown’s water supply was principally transported by animal-driven carts in the 19th century. We’ve entered Chinatown via Pagoda street, a hectic, shop and restaurant lined thoroughfare. Pagoda street takes its name from the Sri MariammanContinue reading “China town”
Colourful chaos
One of my favourite things to do in a new city is just to mooch around and soak up the sights. In Singapore’s Little India district you are besieged by sights, sounds, smells and colours. From gorgeous floral garlands for use in temples, weddings and special occasions to piles of fresh, mouth watering produce. MyContinue reading “Colourful chaos”
Wall art
If like me you’re reduced to a snap happy frenzy at the sight of some colourful wall art then you’ll be in seventh heaven in Singapore. We stumbled across these spectacular examples in Little India and naturally I had to spend a while taking some snaps! These joy filled images are Kathaka by Didier MathieuContinue reading “Wall art”