Singapore Trip Overview
Begin this half day tour visiting Kampong Glam, an area where modernity meets tradition. This district’s history dates back to Singapore’s colonial era, being the allocated area to the Malay, Arab and Bugis communities.
Explore the city by driving round the Civic District, passing by the Padang, Singapore Cricket Club, historic Parliament House and the National Gallery Singapore. The Gallery consists of the former Supreme Court Building and the City Hall.
Next, stop at the Merlion Park and enjoy the impressive views of Marina Bay. Do not miss out this picture-taking opportunity with Singapore’s iconic Merlion, a mythological creature that is part lion and part fish.
You will visit Thian Hock Keng Temple, one of Singapore’s oldest Buddhist-Taoist temples, before driving past Chinatown.
Proceed to Singapore’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site – the Singapore Botanic Gardens and walk through the National Orchid Garden which boasts a huge, sprawling display of 60,000 orchid plants!
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Singapore, Singapore
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Singapore
Begin this half day tour visiting Kampong Glam, an area where modernity meets tradition. This district’s history dates back to Singapore’s colonial era, being the allocated area to the Malay, Arab and Bugis communities.
Explore the city by driving round the Civic District, passing by the Padang, Singapore Cricket Club, historic Parliament House and the National Gallery Singapore. The Gallery consists of the former Supreme Court Building and the City Hall.
Next, stop at the Merlion Park and enjoy the impressive views of Marina Bay. Do not miss out this picture-taking opportunity with Singapore’s iconic Merlion, a mythological creature that is part lion and part fish.
You will visit Thian Hock Keng Temple, one of Singapore’s oldest Buddhist-Taoist temples, before driving past Chinatown.
Proceed to Singapore’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site – the Singapore Botanic Gardens and walk through the National Orchid Garden which boasts a huge, sprawling display of 60,000 orchid plants!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Singapore Botanic Gardens, 1 Cluny Rd, Singapore 259569
The Singapore Botanic Gardens is a 161-year-old tropical garden located at the fringe of Singapore’s Orchard Road shopping district. It is one of three gardens, and the only tropical garden, to be honoured as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Chinatown, Crot Trengganu, Singapore 048942 Singapore
Chinatown’s maze of narrow roads includes Chinatown Food Street, with its restaurants serving traditional fare like Hainanese chicken rice, noodles and satay. Souvenir shops and indie boutiques dot the area, offering clothes, crafts and antiques, while Club Street is full of trendy wine bars. Cultural institutions here include the 1827 Sri Mariamman Temple and the ornate Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Little India, Serangoon Road, Singapore Singapore
Little India is known for its traditional Indian restaurants, especially along Serangoon Road and Race Course Road. The busy streets are filled with malls, jewellery stores and tailor shops. The landmark Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple is embellished with colourful statues of Hindu deities. Jalan Besar is a small hip area with quirky cafes serving specialty coffee and inventive modern cuisine.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: 1 Fullerton Road One Fullerton Merlion Park, Singapore 049213 Singapore
The 70-ton merlion statue is one of the city’s most iconic sights & is located in this park.
Duration: 25 minutes
