THE word that best describes Singapore is “unique,” with its dazzlingly diverse culture, cuisine, arts and architecture. Here’s a Top 10 must-do list when in the island nation:
1. Ride the world’s largest Ferris wheel (541 feet) and view Singapore from Changi Airport to Sentosa Island, and even parts of Malaysia and Indonesia.
2. Have some “durian”! The stunning Esplanade Theatre on the Bay has state-ofthe- art halls and rooms that host the world’s top performing artists.
3. Ride the cableways that span a harbor, to get to and from Sentosa. Be mesmerized by the sunset view of Singapore’s city lights
4. In the Science Centre Singapore Waterworks water theme park, revisit concepts such as water pressure and natural water cycles through hands-on exhibits. Keeping dry is not a worry get into their giant dryer and learn about evaporation at the same time!
5. Visit Suntec City’s gigantic bronze fountain which stands on four 138-meter legs. Find out how you can benefit from feng shui, which is integrated into the fountain design.
6. Experience the real Singapore heritage in Chinatown’s family-run teahouses and medicine halls. Don’t miss brands like Dragon Brand Bird’s Nest and Eu Yan Sang.
7. In the 24/7, six-story shopping center, Mustafa, find everything from diamonds and Indian chutney to cars and plasma TV sets.
8. Get another view of Singapore at Clarke Quay. Try the reverse bungy jump and feel your heart drop to your feet as you are flung up at great speeds and then jerked back down to earth. Nearby is the Alkaff pedestrian bridge whose unusual shape was inspired by the “tongkang” boat. As a gift to Singapore, the late Filipino artist Pacita Abad led in painting the structure, using 55 colors and 900 liters of paint, and transforming it into a “bridge of art.”
9. Visit the night safari. The world’s first nighttime wildlife park has a new animal show featuring leopards, pumas, otters, binturongs, raccoons, owls, wolves, hyenas and servals.
10. Dig into a slice of old Singapore: have some kaya (egg and coconut jam) toast with a cup of local coffee at Chi Mee Chin, a holein the wall confectionery on East Coast Road.
What are you waiting for? Book a “Uniquely Singapore!” trip with Griffin Sierra Travel Inc. now! For more info, contact Diana, Allan or Shiena at 898-2451 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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