Raffles Place is the centre of the Financial District of Singapore and is located south of the mouth of the Singapore River. It was first planned and developed in the 1820s as Commercial Square to serve as the hub of the commercial zone of Singapore in Raffles Town Plan.
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The Singapore River is a river that runs parallel to Alexandra Road and feeds into the Marina Reservoir in the southern part of Singapore.
Learn more Book this experienceMarina Bay is a bay located in the Central Area of Singapore surrounded by the perimeter of four other planning areas, the Downtown Core, Marina East, Marina South and Straits View.
Learn more Book this experienceThis roundtrip ferry from Marina South Pier to the islands of St John's, Lazarus, and Kusu is your ticket to paradise. Start your island day trip by boarding at Marina South Pier (arrive early to avoid the busiest ferries). Your first port of call is the unspoiled St John's Island, a former quarantine station that's now an idyllic retreat in the Strait of Singapore. Take in the beaches or go for a swim, and don't forget to walk the causeway to neighboring Lazarus Island. From there you'll head to Kusu Island, home to the popular Da Bo Gong Chinese Temple and a large paradisaical holiday resort which you can explore freely. Then head back to the mainland high on the spirit of adventure!
Learn moreSingapore Land Tower is a 48-storey 190 m skyscraper located in the central business district of Singapore. The tower is located at 50 Raffles Place, adjacent to Raffles Place MRT station. It is just 100 metres away from Boat Quay and Collyer Quay.
Learn moreLau Pa Sat, also known as Telok Ayer Market, is a historic building located within the Downtown Core in the Central Area of Singapore.
Learn more Book this experienceThe rich history of Singapore is written in its busy riverfront. What better way to take in the sights and sounds of the city than with a relaxing cruise on the river that gives it life? Hop aboard and enjoy Singapore from a different angle.
Learn moreHold onto your hats, speed demons! The Singapore Formula 1® night race is roaring back into action, lighting up the Marina Bay Street Circuit from the 15th to 17th of September, 2023. Adrenaline junkies across the globe have been flocking since 2008 to see this spectacle, which transforms the city into a high-speed, pulsating playground. Last year's race drew 302,000 spectators, keen to see top drivers in metal beasts reaching 325km/h - a feast for the senses and a heart-pounding ride. This is more than just a race, it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Don't risk the FOMO, secure your tickets to Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2023 and buckle up for the thrill of a lifetime!
Learn moreEsplanade – Theatres on the Bay is a performing arts centre located in Downtown Core near the mouth of the Singapore River. Named after the nearby Esplanade Park, it consists of a concert hall which seats about 1,600 and a theatre with a capacity of about 2,000 for the performing arts.
Learn more Book this experienceArtScience Museum is a museum located within the integrated resort of Marina Bay Sands in the Downtown Core of the Central Area in Singapore.
Learn more Book this experienceTaste your way through Singapore's Little India district and discover digestive delights with an expert foodie guide. Your Little India food tour starts at a spice shop, where you'll get a crash course in different flavors and aromas. Learn how to add complimentary ingredients to make each flavor shine, how to select the freshest produce, and the best techniques to make the most delicious dishes. Treat your tastebuds to a sampling of classic Indian cuisine, and recieve a special spice mix to spice up your cooking at home!
Learn moreCHIJMES is a historic building complex in Singapore, which began life as a Catholic convent known as the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus.
Learn more Book this experienceClarke Quay is a historical riverside quay in Singapore, located within the Singapore River Planning Area. The quay is situated upstream from the mouth of the Singapore River and Boat Quay.
Learn more Book this experienceGet off the beaten path and explore the island's finest local delicacies in the Katong district. Cycle at a leisurely pace with your guide between mouth-watering food stops and photo-ops.
Learn moreYouth Olympic Park is Singapore's very first art park. It is located at Raffles Avenue, at the junction of Raffles Avenue and Bayfront Bridge.
Learn more Book this experienceThe Peranakan Museum is a museum in Singapore specialising in Peranakan culture. A sister museum to the Asian Civilisations Museum, it is the first of its kind in the world, that explores Peranakan cultures in Singapore and other former Straits Settlements in Malacca and Penang, and other Peranakan communities in Southeast Asia.
Learn more Book this experienceThe National Gallery Singapore, often known exonymously as the National Gallery, is a public institution and national museum dedicated to art and culture located in the Civic District of Singapore.
Learn more Book this experiencePeople's Park Complex is a high-rise commercial and residential building on Park Road off Eu Tong Sen Street in Outram, within People's Park in Singapore next to Chinatown MRT station.
Learn more Book this experienceChinatown is a subzone and ethnic enclave located within the Outram district in the Central Area of Singapore. Featuring distinctly Chinese cultural elements, Chinatown has had a historically concentrated ethnic Chinese population.
Learn moreChinatown, Singapore is a subzone and ethnic enclave located within the Outram district in the Central Area of Singapore. Featuring distinctly Chinese cultural elements, Chinatown has had a historically concentrated ethnic Chinese population.
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