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Zoological Garden

The zoo houses a wide variety of caged animals some of them for conservation purposes due to their alarmingly diminishing number which includes species of polar bear and pygmy hippos. Special area for children has also been designed where they are able to interact with tame animals and serve them with different edibles at the same time.

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80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore Telephone: +95 6269 3411 Timings: Daily from 8:30 am to 6 pm Admission fees: SGD 16.50 for adults and SGD 8.50 for children between the age of 3 and 12 years Website: www.zoo.com.sg Email: [email protected]

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Mandai Orchard Garden

Garden

Situated in close proximity to the Zoological Gardens, the Mandai Orchard garden offers the most captivating sights of natural botanic beauty in its numerous varieties of various plants and their refreshing presence.

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Chinatown

Town

One of the most intriguing places in Singapore to amble around, Chinatown is considered to be the cultural and social nucleus of the country with the wide range of temples, merchant shops and activity. Even though the place has been experiencing some reconstruction work for a long time, it nevertheless is a place which deserves a visit for people coming to Singapore for the first time.

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Chinatown Heritage Center

Museum

Take a walk down the Heritage Centre to get a glimpse of the history of Singapore from the time of the earliest settlers to the present. The place mainly characterizes the strenuous routine living of Chinese people in Singapore. The Heritage Center also conceptualizes the major social evils prevalent in the society which include prostitution, gambling and opium addiction. A visit to this place will help you appreciate the challenges faced by people and the ways they overcame them. Hourly guided tours are available.

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What to Do with Children in Tow

Activity

Singapore is a place which offers equal advantages to adults and children alike. Some of the major attractions for children in Singapore are:

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Changi Memorial and Chapel

Museum

The place reminds one of the mass scale destruction caused by the WWII through various drawings, pictures and other sundry illustrations. The centerpiece of this historic site is the duplicate copy of the Changi Chapel which has always been considered a symbol of strength and courage for the people of Singapore. Along with this, the place also displays some of the ammunition and artillery which was used in conventional wars.

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Changi village

Village

The place provides a magnificent blend of an urban and rural village along with the most awe-inspiring views of natural beauty. The place is not considered idyllic for swimming but is not a bad option for having a wonderful evening. The place is highly congested on weekends but is desolate on weekdays.

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Sentosa Underwater World

Aquarium

The place is one of the prime tourist attractions of Singapore which introduces tourists to a wide diversity of marine life which include various species of sharks, stingrays, turtles and sea dragons which can be seen at very close quarters through the 80 meter transparent acrylic tunnel. All such features make this place one of the most opulent oceanariums of the world.

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Singapore Butterfly Park and Insect Museum

Park

The place gives you an opportunity to interact with over 50 species of butterflies along with various species of insects belonging to different phyla. These insects include rhino beetles, Hercules beetles, mounted butterflies and scorpions.

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Carlsberg Sky Tower

Tower

The Carlsberg Tower is Asia's tallest public observation tower. Tourists can enjoy a full 360 degree view from a height of 131 meters above sea level.

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Botanical Gardens

Garden

Established in 1859 this 52 hectare park offers a diverse range of flora which allows you to enjoy plant varieties of all four seasons in a single season. The park has up to 250 varieties of Palm trees only which have been planted in a specific area known as the Palm Valley. On Sundays jazz concerts are also organized to attract greater quantity of people. Situated in close proximity to the Botanic Garden is the National Orchid Garden which provides an enormous variety of flora estimated to be up to 60,000 species along with different species of Vanda Miss Joachim, Singapore's national flower. Admission timings in the National Orchid Garden are from 8:30am to 7pm daily with an admittance fee of $2.

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Sour Puss

8 Raffles Avenue, Singapore SG 39802 Cuisine: Fusion Phone: +65 6338 9003

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L'Angelus

This grand restaurant offers a diverse French cuisine. The interior of the restaurant has been designed very distinctively with French film posters draping the walls from floor to ceiling. Major cuisine items include prawns with garlic, and pastis and lemon sherbet with vodka is perfect as a dessert.

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Crossroads Café

Crossroads café provides an idyllic combination of all categories of cuisines whether it be western or traditional. Breakfast which is prepared according to western design is served till 1pm and along with this a diverse variety of salads, sandwiches, burgers and other fast food items are also provided.

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Blood Café

This unique restaurant pioneered by the Blood brothers is a one of its kind restaurant. According to an emigrant magazine, the Blood Caesar salad has been regarded as the best salad in the entire country. Other specialties of the restaurant include laksa pesto, sambal and fish cakes.

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Equinox

This 70th floor restaurant provides you a crystal clear view of Indonesia and Malaysia. The atmosphere of the restaurant is extremely tranquil and dissonance free, providing a purely sophisticated environment to the visitors. The opening cuisine for the evening should be Iranian cavier tuna and from here you can move on to grilled beef with foie gras. Any chocolate taster would be highly welcomed to fill up his tummy completely.

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Aoki

If you are looking to experience some of the best Japanese cuisine then Aoki is your dream destination. The restaurant offers some of the most mouth watering Japanese dishes in elegant surroundings. These include the famous shabu shabu, sukiyaki which is basically grilled beef with vegetables and kaiseki which is a proper feast.

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Golden Peony

Get the most splendid cuisine representing the culture of Hong Kong at the Golden Peony. Some of the traditional dishes of the restaurant include crispy prawns with walnuts or stuffed chicken with rice which has always been famous in the restaurant because of the expertise of their chief chef Kit Lams. Some of the other prominent cuisines include Yunnan ham, de-boned chicken and ginger sauce.

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Jade

The theme of the restaurant is pre dominantly Asian providing a combination of Chinese and Vietnamese cultures. As a matter of fact the cuisine of the restaurant is also Chinese presented in a more contemporary way. Homemade spinach along with Japanese mushrooms with dried scallops is highly preferred for lunch. If something light but a highly energetic meal is required then pen-seared scallops and greens with lemongrass with mango attire is an appropriate choice.

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Brazil Churasscaria

The restaurant offers a diverse range of BBQ items and their associated mouth watering cuisines. Delicious treats are prepared from various meats; beef, lamb and pork. The hotel has a separate salad bar for vegetarians where they can easily find something to satiate their appetites.

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Szechuan Court

Szechuan strives to provide the most magnificent and extravagant mixture of all kinds of salty, spicy, hot, sweet tastes in their cuisines. Spicy rice noodles with diced chicken pieces, beef rolls with garlic sauce and spare ribs in honey sauce are some of the prominent mouth watering treats offered here.

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Furama City Center

Expensive Hotels

True to its name, the Furama City Center is located in the middle of Chinatown and within walking distance of the central business district, making it a popular destination for visitors here on business trips. The hotel is also near Mass Transit stations, which provide for easy access to most of what Singapore has to offer. Each of the 445 rooms at the Furama City Center comes with conventional amenities as well as cable television, a stereo system, and a desk VCR that can be rented. Internet is available throughout the building, and the hotel has audiovisual and conferencing equipment in addition to multiple conference rooms and a ballroom, which can hold a conference of up to 800 delegates. The facility also had a beautiful swimming pool and a modern gym in which to work out.

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Fairmont Singapore

Expensive Hotels

The Fairmont’s best overall quality is its proximity to nearly anything a traveler to Singapore could need. This twenty-six story hotel is near most of the attractions in Singapore’s historic district and is next to the Raffles City shopping center, which features a number of restaurants and supermarkets for daily needs. Your stay at the Fairmont will certainly be comfortable, as each of the 769 rooms features amazing mattresses, balconies that provide for a great view of the city, and spacious closets. The bathrooms are also elaborate and spacious, with aromatherapy amenities and marble-lined bathtubs. You will also find more than fifteen restaurants within the hotel and an extensive spa center, in addition to large meeting spaces for conferences or seminars. The Fairmont Singapore is spacious in nearly every way.

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Swissotel The Stamford

Budget Hotels

This is one of Singapore’s finest hotels, with prices to match. Located at the crossroads of Singapore’s cultural and business districts, the Swissotel is in a prime location for travelers who want to explore the city or shop at local outlets. The hotel offers a wide range of room sizes, and over 1,200 rooms to choose from. All rooms are beautifully furnished and feature conventional basic amenities, including internet and a safe. The staff brings Swiss hospitality and many languages to the table, which ensures that your stay will be comfortable at worst. Swissotel boasts numerous restaurants with different cuisines from the region and from Europe (French and Swiss cuisine are among the more popular selections). In addition, the Swissotel is home to the largest spa in Asia and a number of meeting rooms and ballrooms for your business needs.

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Marina Mandarin

Luxury Hotels

The Marina Mandarin is a luxurious and professional five-star hotel located in the heart of the city, right across from the financial district and with direct access to the Marina Square shopping mall. The hotel’s 575 guestrooms are furnished well with Asian style and practicality in mind. All rooms have a balcony overlooking Marina Bay, and you will have high-speed internet access no matter where you stay in the hotel. Luxurious rooms additionally offer plasma televisions, jet showers, and king-size beds. This hotel is a great location for business trips, largely due to the business center within the hotel that is open 24 hours a day. Here, you can take advantage of the hotel’s fax, photocopying, and printing services all while connected to the internet. For those looking to relax, the hotel features a professional spa and a state-of-the-art fitness facility. The hotel has no shortage of restaurants, with both local and European dining options and a lounge to enjoy drinks at night.

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Grand Mercure Roxy

Moderate Hotels

While comfortable and beautiful, this hotel is a bit removed from many of Singapore’s attractions and is a few kilometers from the city center. However, you will be able to travel to the Parkway Shopping Center, Marina Barrage, and the Bugis Food Village in only a few minutes cab ride. The hotel offers over 500 rooms, each with internet access and satellite television. The hotel also has a number of other amenities, including a sauna, spa, and outdoor pool. The hotel’s two restaurants are excellent and serve many delicacies from Singapore and from the region. The hotel also features over ten meeting rooms for those on business. A stay here will be elegant, comfortable, and fairly priced.

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Pan Pacific Orchard

Situated strategically, this hotel is in close proximity to the business district. The hotel provides the most pampered and sophisticated life style by offering innumerable conveniences which incorporates luxurious accommodations, swimming pool, and hygienic water supply, swift accessibility to the internet, butler facility and many more. The project provides the most contemporary conveniences in the most vibrant environment which is an authentic representation of a 21st century assignment. Offering up to 206 elegantly designed accommodations the hotel provides an experience of fabulous living.

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Swissotel Merchant Court Singapore

Located at the mouth of the Singapore River and in close propinquity to the Clark Quay MRT Station the hotel overlooks an idyllic blend of economic and residential life. The hotel comprises up to 476 well laid out and elite accommodations which have been designed according to modern requirements. All units allow the most panoramic views of scenic beauty at your disposal along with the premium facilities of internet accessibility, coffee outlets and makers. Along with this, all rooms have various electronic gadgets incorporated which include hair dryers and telephones.

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Hotel Rendezvous Singapore

Expensive Hotels

Built according to modern standards the hotel is a bonafide representation of architectural ingenuity. Strategically situated in the nucleus of the civic, cultural and commercial district, the hotel enables you to enjoy access to the most sophisticated environment and surroundings. The 298 accommodations it offers are suitable in all ways for conducting all kinds of financial and amusement activities. The hotel is within easy reach of all important places like Central Business District and Dhoby Ghaut. Along with this, miscellaneous amenities include internet access, swimming pool, air conditioning, hairdryer, coffee making machines and wireless broadband. The hotel has elegantly designed venues which are idyllic for conducting and organizing seminars, banquets and workshops. The conference rooms are fully equipped with the latest technology in audio-visual facilities. Occupying an area of 981 square meters the hall has the capacity to hold from 10 people of a workshop to 240 delegates.

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Royal Plaza on Scotts

Located in the nucleus of the vibrant commercial and entertainment center of Singapore, this award winning hotel offers the best in the country which makes it the hotel of choice for those seeking topmost quality accomodation. The Royal Scott is definitely the place where ambitions became a beautiful reality. Other sundry conveniences include mini bars, Wi Fi connectivity in every accommodation and many more to make your stay in Singapore simply unforgettable.

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Intercontinental Singapore

The high standard of amenities offered at the Intercontinental Singapore make it one of the most prestigious holiday residential places. The unique structural design of the hotel gives it an edge over its competitors. Complicated mirror designs and magnificently designed lobbies accompanied by various other facilities make this place truly stunning. Globally recognized commercial services make it one of the most preferred places for business operations.