Guidebook for Singapore
Parks & Nature
A historical park where one of the last battles for Singapore was fought during World War II, Kent Ridge Park is a great place for families and history buffs to learn about the heritage of Singapore. Relive the history of World War II at the “Reflections Bukit Chandu” museum, located at one end of Canopy Walk. Celebrate the end of civil strife by visiting the commemoration plaque at Carpark B, which was erected to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II. If you are a fitness enthusiast, warm up at one of the 20 fitness stations located around the park before going for a jog on the tracks.
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Kent Ridge Park
A historical park where one of the last battles for Singapore was fought during World War II, Kent Ridge Park is a great place for families and history buffs to learn about the heritage of Singapore. Relive the history of World War II at the “Reflections Bukit Chandu” museum, located at one end of Canopy Walk. Celebrate the end of civil strife by visiting the commemoration plaque at Carpark B, which was erected to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II. If you are a fitness enthusiast, warm up at one of the 20 fitness stations located around the park before going for a jog on the tracks.
Shopping
VivoCity is the largest shopping mall in Singapore. Located above the HarbourFront MRT Station, the mall includes event spaces, al fresco dining by the 300 m long Promenade and a large roof-top amphitheatre. The Sky Park has been a popular place for all walks of life since its opening. The Play Court and the open spaces in the mall are popular with families and children. The wading pool on the third floor is popular with children. It is also a place popular to view Sentosa. The mall has Singapore's largest cinema multiplex with 15 screens. Tenants in Vivocity includes Toys "R" Us, Cold Storage, Shop N Save, Giant, Guardian and many more.
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VivoCity
1 HarbourFront WalkVivoCity is the largest shopping mall in Singapore. Located above the HarbourFront MRT Station, the mall includes event spaces, al fresco dining by the 300 m long Promenade and a large roof-top amphitheatre. The Sky Park has been a popular place for all walks of life since its opening. The Play Court and the open spaces in the mall are popular with families and children. The wading pool on the third floor is popular with children. It is also a place popular to view Sentosa. The mall has Singapore's largest cinema multiplex with 15 screens. Tenants in Vivocity includes Toys "R" Us, Cold Storage, Shop N Save, Giant, Guardian and many more.
Alexandra Retail Centre (ARC) is built to house an inviting retail environment. The comprehensive array of stores at ARC is punctuated with open spaces and generous walkways which offer visitors a conducive shopping experience. The three-storey retail centre offers a varied mix of food and beverage, supermarket, lifestyle, services and retail tenants. Set amidst offices, schools, residences and the Labrador Park MRT station on the new Circle Line, ARC complements the amenities centre at Mapletree Business City and provides the ideal retail solution for the large population in the vicinity.
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Alexandra Retail Centre (ARC)
460 Alexandra RdAlexandra Retail Centre (ARC) is built to house an inviting retail environment. The comprehensive array of stores at ARC is punctuated with open spaces and generous walkways which offer visitors a conducive shopping experience. The three-storey retail centre offers a varied mix of food and beverage, supermarket, lifestyle, services and retail tenants. Set amidst offices, schools, residences and the Labrador Park MRT station on the new Circle Line, ARC complements the amenities centre at Mapletree Business City and provides the ideal retail solution for the large population in the vicinity.
Sightseeing
Sentosa is a popular island resort in Singapore, visited by some twenty million people a year. Attractions include a 2 km (1.2 mi) long sheltered beach, Fort Siloso, two golf courses, the Merlion, 14 hotels, and the Resorts World Sentosa, featuring the theme park Universal Studios Singapore. Visit http://www.sentosa.com.sg/ & http://www.rwsentosa.com/ for more info!
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Sentosa
Sentosa is a popular island resort in Singapore, visited by some twenty million people a year. Attractions include a 2 km (1.2 mi) long sheltered beach, Fort Siloso, two golf courses, the Merlion, 14 hotels, and the Resorts World Sentosa, featuring the theme park Universal Studios Singapore. Visit http://www.sentosa.com.sg/ & http://www.rwsentosa.com/ for more info!
Haw Par Villa is a theme park located along Pasir Panjang Road. The park contains over 1,000 statues and 150 giant dioramas depicting scenes from Chinese mythology, folklore, legends, history, and illustrations of various aspects of Confucianism. The park, originally called Tiger Balm Gardens, was built in 1937 by the Burmese-Chinese brothers Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par, the developers of Tiger Balm, as a venue for teaching traditional Chinese values. They moved their business from Burma to Singapore in 1926 and purchased the site in 1935. The best known attraction in Haw Par Villa is the Ten Courts of Hell, which features gruesome depictions of Hell in Chinese mythology and Buddhism.
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Haw Par Villa MRT Station
Haw Par Villa is a theme park located along Pasir Panjang Road. The park contains over 1,000 statues and 150 giant dioramas depicting scenes from Chinese mythology, folklore, legends, history, and illustrations of various aspects of Confucianism. The park, originally called Tiger Balm Gardens, was built in 1937 by the Burmese-Chinese brothers Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par, the developers of Tiger Balm, as a venue for teaching traditional Chinese values. They moved their business from Burma to Singapore in 1926 and purchased the site in 1935. The best known attraction in Haw Par Villa is the Ten Courts of Hell, which features gruesome depictions of Hell in Chinese mythology and Buddhism.
Food Scene
Situated next to Pasir Panjang MRT Station on the Circle Line, Pasir Panjang Food Centre is a mid-sized hawker centre with about 45 stalls in total, but you really can’t go wrong ordering from any of them. You can also sample Singapore’s famous chilli crab here, though locals tend to prefer the black pepper or butter version. The cost of crab depends on the market rate, so always ask before ordering. All the must-try hawker dishes can be found here including satay, chicken wings, char kway teow, fried carrot cake and both kinds of rojak. There is also authentic Thai food to be found here as well.
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Pasir Panjang Food Centre.
121 Pasir Panjang RdSituated next to Pasir Panjang MRT Station on the Circle Line, Pasir Panjang Food Centre is a mid-sized hawker centre with about 45 stalls in total, but you really can’t go wrong ordering from any of them. You can also sample Singapore’s famous chilli crab here, though locals tend to prefer the black pepper or butter version. The cost of crab depends on the market rate, so always ask before ordering. All the must-try hawker dishes can be found here including satay, chicken wings, char kway teow, fried carrot cake and both kinds of rojak. There is also authentic Thai food to be found here as well.
Arts & Culture
Reflections at Bukit Chandu is a World War II interpretative centre housed in a restored black and white colonial bungalow close to the former battle site – the Battle of Pasir Panjang, where 1,400 brave soldiers from the Malay Regiment heroically defended the last stand against a 13,000-strong Japanese army. The centre is a place for visitors to reflect upon Singapore’s heritage of heroism. The presentation, through artefacts, exhibits and multi-media, invites visitors to contemplate about Singapore’s war experience and to discover how far Singapore has come as a nation.
Bukit Chandu War Memorial
Reflections at Bukit Chandu is a World War II interpretative centre housed in a restored black and white colonial bungalow close to the former battle site – the Battle of Pasir Panjang, where 1,400 brave soldiers from the Malay Regiment heroically defended the last stand against a 13,000-strong Japanese army. The centre is a place for visitors to reflect upon Singapore’s heritage of heroism. The presentation, through artefacts, exhibits and multi-media, invites visitors to contemplate about Singapore’s war experience and to discover how far Singapore has come as a nation.
Essentials
Food-Joy is a neighbourhood convenience grocery store which sells almost everything you need for your home at a reasonable price.
Food-Joy Pte Ltd
24 South Buona Vista RoadFood-Joy is a neighbourhood convenience grocery store which sells almost everything you need for your home at a reasonable price.
Entertainment & Activities
Golden Village VivoCity is renowned as the best cinema multiplex in the Golden Village chain which is the largest cinema operator in Singapore providing moviegoers more choice, comfort and convenience at its cinemas. Golden Village VivoCity features 15 cinema halls including 3 Gold Class halls and GV Max hall, all of which are equipped with top-notch audio and visual systems.
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Golden Village VivoCity
1 HarbourFront WalkGolden Village VivoCity is renowned as the best cinema multiplex in the Golden Village chain which is the largest cinema operator in Singapore providing moviegoers more choice, comfort and convenience at its cinemas. Golden Village VivoCity features 15 cinema halls including 3 Gold Class halls and GV Max hall, all of which are equipped with top-notch audio and visual systems.
Universal Studios Singapore is a theme park located within Resorts World Sentosa on Sentosa Island, Singapore. It is the second Universal Studios theme park to open in Asia (Japan being the first), and the first in Southeast Asia. Go beyond the screen and Ride The Movies at Universal Studios Singapore. Experience cutting-edge rides, shows, and attractions based on your favourite blockbuster films and television series, including Puss In Boots’ Giant Journey, Battlestar Galactica: HUMAN vs. CYLON™, TRANSFORMERS The Ride: The Ultimate 3D Battle, Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure, Sesame Street Spaghetti Space Chase and more!
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Universal Studios Singapore
8 Sentosa GatewayUniversal Studios Singapore is a theme park located within Resorts World Sentosa on Sentosa Island, Singapore. It is the second Universal Studios theme park to open in Asia (Japan being the first), and the first in Southeast Asia. Go beyond the screen and Ride The Movies at Universal Studios Singapore. Experience cutting-edge rides, shows, and attractions based on your favourite blockbuster films and television series, including Puss In Boots’ Giant Journey, Battlestar Galactica: HUMAN vs. CYLON™, TRANSFORMERS The Ride: The Ultimate 3D Battle, Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure, Sesame Street Spaghetti Space Chase and more!