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via Merlion Park / Lau Pa Sat / Botanic Garden / Orchard Road / Museums and Hotels
in Tanglin / Scotts / Orchard Road / Bras Basah / Raffles CIty
(Every 30 mins between 09:30, thereafer every 1 hour, last bus starts 17:00)
Padang, Supreme Court and City Hall (Stop No. CA2/EA2)
Built in 1939, the Supreme Court’s Corinthian columns, classic design, and spacious interiors featuring murals by Italian artist, Cavalieri Rodolfo Nolli, make it one of the finest buildings ever built during the British Rule of Singapore.
Beside the Supreme Court stands City Hall, built in 1929 and the site of the Japanese surrender to Lord Mountbatten in 1945 during World War II.
Merlion Park (Stop No. CA3 / EA3)
he Merlion was first designed as an emblem for the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) in 1964 – the lion head with a fish body resting on a crest of waves quickly became Singapore’s icon to the rest of the world.
Originally located at the Merlion Park by the Esplanade Bridge, the Merlion and the Cub became a popular tourist attraction for visitors. The installation ceremony took place on 15 September 1972, officiated by the then Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr Lee Kuan Yew.
Measuring 8.6 metres high and weighing 70 tonnes, the Merlion statue was built from cement fondue by the late Singapore craftsman, Mr Lim Nang Seng. A second and smaller Merlion statue, measuring two metres high and weighing three tones, was also built by Mr Lim. The body was made of cement fondue, the skin from porcelain plates and eyes from small red teacups.
Singapore River Cruise (Bumboat Ride) (Stop No. CA3)
Treat the family to a scenic tour down the Singapore River on board a vintage bumboat, much like the ones that many of Singapore’s early immigrants depended on for their livelihoods. The relaxing river cruise will take you on a journey through time, offering views of the iconic Merlion, the Esplanade, century-old godowns and shop houses, colonial-style government buildings and grand bridges with their quaint light fixtures, as well as the modern skyscrapers that now dominate the city’s skyline
Lau Pa Sat (Stop No.CA4 / EA4)
Built in 1894, Lau Pa Sat is the largest remaining Victorian filigree cast-iron structure in Southeast Asia. Located in the heart of Singapore's business district, the former wet market has been restored and is now a favourite food centre of the locals, offering a wide and affordable variety of local food.
Chinatown (Stop No. CA5 / EA5 / EA6)
Singapore's Chinatown evolved around 1821 when the first Chinese junk arrived from Xiamen, Fujian province in China. The passengers, all men, set up home around the south of the Singapore River which is known today as Telok Ayer. Chinatown’s local name - Niu Che Shui (Bullock Cart Water) arose from the fact each household at that time had to collect fresh water from the wells in Ann Siang Hill and Spring Street, using bullock-drawn carts.
Not all parts of Chinatown are Chinese though. The Al Abrar Mosque along Telok Ayer Street, and the Jamae Mosque and Sri Mariamman Temple along South Bridge Road lay witness to the harmonious racial and religious atmosphere in Singapore.
Clarke Quay (Stop No. CA8 / CA9)
Once the entrepot trade center of Singapore, the warehouses at Clarke Quay have since undergone a staggering transformation to become the hottest nightspot destination in town. With a dazzling array of bars and clubs for your choosing, you will never find a dull moment at Clarke Quay. Boogie the night away at the cabaret-style live music venue Bellini Grande; Also mix with the gorgeous and the glamorous at the seductive Attica & Attica Too; or satisfy your myriad of cravings at The Cannery, including Fashion Bar, Lunar and The Clinic. For a more unique experience, try theRupee Room for its distinct ethnic flavour and Indian beats. Gotham Penthouse, which features sexy dance performances by male troupe Odyssey, is an undisputed stop for a girls’ night out
Botanic Gardens (Stop No. CA15)
The Singapore Botanic Gardens epitomises the tropical island's luxuriant parks. Spread over 52 hectares and close to the centre of the city, the Gardens showcases many outstanding plant collections. Some highlights include the National Orchid Garden, the Ginger Garden, and the Evolution Garden. The numerous plant species here, including many rare specimens, reflect the Singapore Botanic Gardens' richness and diversity of plant life.
Love orchids? The present orchid enclosure has 20,000 orchid plants on display. The National Orchid Garden promises sprawling orchid displays, water features, and an exotic bromeliad collection from Central and South America. Or head on down to Symphony Lake where outdoor concerts provide entertainment amidst a lush milieu.
Cultivate your child’s interest in nature and life sciences by bringing them to explore Asia’s first Children’s Garden, Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden at Singapore Botanic Gardens. The Children’s Garden aims to cultivate an appreciation for plants, nature and the environment among the young. Developed along the theme "All Life On Earth Depends on Plants", it is created as a unique and interactive fun place where children up to 12 years of age can discover how plants provide their daily needs.
ION Orchard (Stop No. CA16)
ION Orchard is poised to become the "centre of gravity" in the retail scene, with spectacular frontage and cutting edge designs and concepts. It will bring together the world’s best loved brands for their flagship, concept and lifestyle stores within one development, with over eight levels of intelligently designed shopping space – four levels above ground and four levels below – totalling 66,000 square metres of retail space at the prime site of Singapore’s commercial and shopping artery.
MINT Museum of Toys (Stop No. CA22)
Mint (Moment of Imagination and Nostalgia with Toys) Museum of Toys is the world's first purpose-built museum for toys which showcases an extensive collection of vintage toys, including rare and unique one-of-a-kind toys. The private collection contains more than 50,000 pieces of vintage toys and childhood memorabilia from the mid-19th century to mid-20th Century.
Originating from more than 40 countries including Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, United States and even Bulgaria, the collection includes Disneyana toys and memorabilia; Character toys such as Astroboy, Batman, Bonzo, Dan Dare, Popeye, etc; Pre-war Japanese toys; China-made toys, including a 'Door of Hope' doll collection dating from the turn of the 20th Century; Teddy Bear Collection and a unique collection of Chinese comics and comic covers dating from 1920's; Golden Age Comics; and Tintin collectables, amongst others. More than half of the collection was found in Singapore and can be regarded as part of Singapore's heritage.
Raffles City (Stop No. CA22)
Marina Square (Stop No. CA20 / CA23 / MA4)
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