A Day Visit to Singapore
Posted: Apr 18, 2010 by mhelmi in Labels: Bugis Street, ION Orchard, Merlion Park, river cruise, singapore, visit
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At last... I step my foot on the Lion City ~ Singapore / SINGApura. Entering with my friend who is working there and he dropped me at Far East Plaza. Taking some meal at The OldTown while planning my journey and later on going to ION Orchard.. took some photos. Then I bought Ezlink card (a convenient card for traveling on public transport; MRT, LRT, Bus, Taxi) that cost me $15 with store-value of $10. There is also an alternative Tourist Pass that cost $8 valid for 1 day and single trip ticket that can be bought via General Ticketing Machine at the station. Continue my journey, I took train from Orchard to Clarke Quay. I then took a boat ride along the Singapore river that across Clarke Quay to Marina Bay - service provided by Singapore River Cruise. It cost $15 for a 30 mins ride.
After the river cruise I walk along the river to Merlion Park. Along the way I met with a lot of historical buildings, monuments and sculptures; Raffles landing site, Victorian Memorial Hall, Singapore Art Museum and etc. Merlion Park is a must place to visit. This is the main attraction of Singapore. Merlion is a symbol of Singapore since 1972. After took some photos, I continue my journey to Suntec City Mall ~ 1 of the biggest shopping complex in Singapore. Having my lunch at McD n continue my walk around the Suntec City Mall. Walk, walk, walk and exploring until I felt tired n don't know anywhere to go.
Refer back to the map guide, I planned to go Bugis Junction. A familiar name for me and have a curiosity to go there. Wihtout delay, I took the train from City Hall station to Bugis an arrived in less than 2 mins. Going to Bugis Street ~ similar to Petaling Street & the largest street shopping location in Singapore. There is a lot of shops selling t-shirts, jeweleries, accessories, souvenirs, foods & drinks n etc. Very crowded place n have a very narrow walk way. After finished walking around the street, I decided to go back to ION Orchard. Took train from Bugis to Orchard. ION Orchard has a really magnificent view at night. The building covered with a dynamic light. Took some photos n then took train from Orchard to Woodlands. It's already late and I need to catch up with the bus going back to Tmn U. The journey from Orchard to Woodlands took quite a long journey ~ took about 30 mins. Then took a bus to JB at Woodlands Checkpoint.
Reached JB about 9pm and took a bus to Tmn U.
From the visit I observed that:Refer back to the map guide, I planned to go Bugis Junction. A familiar name for me and have a curiosity to go there. Wihtout delay, I took the train from City Hall station to Bugis an arrived in less than 2 mins. Going to Bugis Street ~ similar to Petaling Street & the largest street shopping location in Singapore. There is a lot of shops selling t-shirts, jeweleries, accessories, souvenirs, foods & drinks n etc. Very crowded place n have a very narrow walk way. After finished walking around the street, I decided to go back to ION Orchard. Took train from Bugis to Orchard. ION Orchard has a really magnificent view at night. The building covered with a dynamic light. Took some photos n then took train from Orchard to Woodlands. It's already late and I need to catch up with the bus going back to Tmn U. The journey from Orchard to Woodlands took quite a long journey ~ took about 30 mins. Then took a bus to JB at Woodlands Checkpoint.
Reached JB about 9pm and took a bus to Tmn U.
- Singapore is a Pedestrian Friendly place. There is underpass that make crossing road safe & convenient.
- It has a very convenient and efficient public transport system.
- A clean place.
