Joo Chiat Street – A Treat For Your Taste Buds

Do you want to give your taste buds a Singaporean treat? Then take a walk down the famous Joo Chiat Street in Singapore and prepare to be tantalized with a variety of exotic flavours! The aroma of spices combined with a beautiful historic ambience gives one a unique experience of cultural Singapore.

Once owned by a wealthy entrepreneur, Joo Chiat Street was at one time a coconut estate. By 1910 all this changed when it was taken over by the government and completely transformed from a large estate to a sought after tourist attraction. Joo Chiat Street houses an interesting mix of colonial buildings and Chinese shop houses and is also famed as a food haven in the city. The area and its neighbouring streets are packed with a series of famous restaurants, food courts and Kopi Tiams that have captivated food lovers from all over the world.

The food stalls let one savour unique combinations of cultural cuisines influenced by the varied races and ethnicities residing in the nation including Muslim, Malay, Peranakan, Chinese and Indian. This combination of flavours is sure to give you a unique gastronomical experience.

Changi Road is also an interesting place to stop by as it is the location of the popular Geylang Serai Market and Food Court, one of the liveliest and best markets in the city. For a more casual shopping experience drop into one of the many stalls dotted around the region that sells everything from textiles, kitchen and household wares and food items including vegetables, chicken, fish, spices and local delicacies.

Although food and shopping are the highlights of the street, there are number of other attractions around the area that include the residence of the President of Singapore, the Malay Village, the Sri Senpaga Vinayagar; the second oldest Hindu Temple in the country, and many more sites of interest.

Singapore is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and Joo Chiat Street offers an insight into the nation’s unique cuisine. While hotels in Singapore are found in abundance, those looking for a first class experience can stay at the accommodation options provided by Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Singapore. These well placed Singapore hotels offer a range of modern facilities and services and cater to both business and leisure travellers.

Singapore Science Centre - Excitement, Courtesy of Science and Math!

Singapore, an island nation located on the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, is popular for its commercial districts, urban development and modern attractions. Due to these reasons the country also has a booming tourism industry, with travellers from all over the globe visiting Singapore for various purposes such as shopping, business activities or just to have a fun family holiday.

Although the city has many exciting attractions, one which blends fun and education is the Singapore Science Centre. This fully interactive attraction was established on the basis of displaying the wonders of science, mathematics and technology in a manner that is both exciting and interesting.

Attracting more than a million visitors each year, the Singapore Science Centre was established back in 1997, and has grown into one of the most reputed science centres around the world. This amazing attraction offers as many as 16 exhibitions, along with many other temporary exhibits. Among the permanent exhibitions one will find here are Climate Change, Kinetic Garden, Fire, ‘The Mind’s Eye’, ‘Invent! It's In You!’ and the Sound exhibition.

Each of these exhibitions are filled with many interactive elements and programs which are designed to be both exciting  and interesting, and are sure to change your outlook on science, technology and mathematics. A visit to this attraction is also a great way for kids to develop an active interest in these fields. These include genealogy, the solar system, eco-systems and bioethics, which are vital spheres of the world we live in and that are exhibited and displayed in a manner which is fun and interesting.

The site is also the host of many popular science, IT, and technological events such as Robofest, Mindfest, and a variety of other forums and discussions on science and technology. All in all, this popular attraction promises to deliver an educational experience in the most exciting and fun way imaginable, which is sure to present science, mathematics and technology in a whole new and fascinating light!

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Singapore Nightlife – Partying Hard in the ‘Lion City’!

Renowned as one of the safer regions in Asia to let one’s hair down, Singapore offers an unforgettable night out on the town. Home to a vibrant nightlife scene that is as engaging as it is captivating, the ‘Lion City’ as it is sometimes known, takes on an entirely new identity once the sun goes down and party-goers hit the neon-lit streets. Bursting with energy and activity throughout the night till the break of dawn, Singapore’s ever evolving nightlife is concentrated around districts within the city as each area packs in its own unique blend of late hour distractions and activities.

Clarke Quay is of course the popular night time haunt for tourists and locals alike as the sheer volume of nightclubs and eclectic bars in the area are staggering. Ideally located on the shores of the Singapore River with breathtaking views of the metropolis that is the home of the Merlion, Clarke Quay houses some of the nation’s hottest nightclubs, restaurants, shopping venues and recreational attractions.

The most popular nightclubs here include Zirca Mega Club and Attica while REBEL_2e sees its fair share of celebrities and world renowned DJ’s mix and mingle. The Bamboo Bar, Mulligan’s and Bar Cacoon are the venue’s hot pick watering holes while the LUNAR Asian Fusion Bar and Harry’s also offers live music in the form of Cantopop and Mando. Asia’s premier prosecco and vodka bar, Bar Opiume is also found in the Quay along with retro haunt Yello Jello. Food fanatics on the other hand can head down to al-fresco haven Clinic, Marrakesh, Nectarie and Borgata where premium fare is served along with fine wines and appetizers.

Trendy Orchard Road is another popular area after sundown as chic eateries and exclusive bars are all the rage in this decidedly hip zip code. Top bars in the area include Harry’s @ Orchard, Bar-Stop and Harry’s @ Anguilla Park while the best restaurants in the neighbourhood include The Sanctuary, Bedrock Bar & Grill and KPO Café Bar. Entertainment hub Sentosa also offers a plethora of cosy bars and nightclubs to dance the night away in with highlights being the Keppel Island’s Privé Waterfront Bar, Harry’s @ Harbour and The Shack along Tanjong Beach.

Supperclub and Loof are the preferred nightclubs in Singapore’s Civic District as celebrity DJ’s and a chic ambience are virtual staples at these venues. Stereolounge and Balaclava bars are also worth exploring for their eclectic mix of cocktails and cuisine while hot pubs in the area include Harry's @ Esplanade, Harry's @ Chijmes and Harry’s @ Millennia Walk.

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Mesmerizing Singapore Night Safari

The Singapore Night Safari provides a unique opportunity to observe the nocturnal activities of animals in a natural habitat – an expansive 40 hectare park. The park features no less than 1,000 nocturnal creatures belonging to 100 distinct species. Visitors have the option of walking through the park or taking the special tram available. Creatures like deer, lions, tigers, hyenas, capybaras and giant anteaters may be seen at their most active in the night hours.

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Gardens by the Bay – A Green Oasis In Cosmopolitan Singapore

Singapore never ceases to amaze. There is shopping, entertainment, adventure and several other sights to behold. Amidst all these is the Gardens by the Bay. The area has three contrasting parks located at the waterfront and they are Bay Central, Bay South and Bay East. The premises span almost 101 hectares and are located at Singapore’s latest downtown quarter, Marina Bay. The gardens surround the Marina Reservoir similar to a green string of pearls and they are sure to augment the attraction that is Marina Bay.

This particular setting is sure to increase the charm of this city state and government policies towards making this city into a ‘township in a garden’ has led to more greenery being added. As a policy it will surely improve the quality of life of the people who live here and result in a tranquil atmosphere. There are a number of domes at this site; in the flower dome for instance one is sure to find countless flowers perpetually in bloom. For any visitor to the city, a visit here is a must not only to explore this unique setting but also to get an in-depth understanding of the country’s history and heritage as there are several trees and monuments located here that are intrinsically linked to the heritage of this nation.

What is more, the visitors can take a calm walk along the waterfront and watch the skyline of the business district gradually light up in the evening. The central bay is the best place to do this from as it connects the East and South Bays and it is a perfect place to spend an evening at.

Travellers who stay at the many Singapore hotels can explore this wondrous city that has so much to offer. This area near the waterfront is indeed an oasis amidst all the business and activities that take place in this cosmopolitan setting. Yet it is located in close proximity to a number of hotels in Singapore, such as Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Singapore so that business travellers and even families and tourists alike can explore and experience this vibrant quarter and its many natural wonders.