Sentosa means "peace and tranquility" in Malay. Perhaps because this island was once a British military base, the Singapore government gave it such a beautiful name when it was recovered, and decided to build it into a complete holiday resort.
Sentosa is located only half a kilometer south of Singapore Island, which is connected by a causeway bridge. This holiday island, which is 4.2 kilometers long and 1 kilometer wide, covers an area of 390 hectares, and almost every inch of land has a leisure flavor.
The island continues the flavor of Singapore's "Garden City" and looks like full of green. Needless to say, natural landscapes such as sunshine and beaches are intriguing. You can walk barefoot on the beach and bathe in the sea breeze; You can look out from the 37-meter-high Merlion Tower and visit the World Insect Museum. You can swing in the golf park and experience it in Neverland. No matter day or night, Sentosa will always convey all her beauty and happiness, and everyone who comes here will be intoxicated with the time on the island without exception!
It is very convenient and quick to go to Sentosa Island from Singapore Island, and there are many routes to choose from. There are three ways to enter the island, namely cable car, ferry and bus. You can take 10, 30, 6 1, 65, 80, 85, 93, 97, 100, 13 1,147 from downtown Singapore according to the landing mode you choose.
1. Cable car: There are two kinds of ordinary cars and glass cars, and glass cars are much more expensive. The cable car is from 8: 30 am to 9: 00 pm every day, and the ticket does not include Sentosa Island tickets.
2. Ferry: The sailing time is from 9: 30 am to afternoon 10: 00 (Monday to Friday); 8: 30 am to 65438+ 00: 00 pm (Saturday, Sunday and public holidays).
3. Public transportation: After the seaside subway station was put into operation in early 2003, the public transportation service in Sentosa was reopened. From this subway station, you can take a special bus to Sentosa Island soon. Sentosa Line A has a transfer station in the World Trade Center; The starting point of Line C is CMB-Aru subway station; E bus, along Orchard Road and Havelock Road.
Special reminder: The above fees do not include Sentosa tickets.
Internal flow:
There are circular island cars on the island, which are divided into red line, yellow line and blue line. Color does not refer to the color of the car body, but the front of each car has an electronic display screen. According to the instructions on the display screen, you can judge what line it is. For example, the display of "yellow line" means that this is a yellow line bus. Different routes are marked with colors, but the starting point and ending point of all routes are the tourist center in and out of the island, which is very convenient. Visitors can choose to take the bus on the island according to their desired tourist routes.
Jurong Bird Park
Jurong Bird Park, located on Jurong Mountain, was built in 197 1 with an area of 20.2 hectares. It is known as the most spectacular "bird paradise" in Southeast Asia and one of the few large-scale bird parks in the world.
There are 95 birdhouses, 10 activity places, 6 ponds and more than 350 species of birds in the park, totaling about 8,500 birds. Birds from Southeast Asia and all over the world are widely collected in the park, including Spanish flamingos, robins from Beijing, cassowaries from Guinea, three-toed ostriches from Brazil, tropical birds with gorgeous feathers, and Antarctic penguins in ice and snow. Here is a "bird kingdom" where flowers and trees flourish all the year round. There are asphalt roads extending in all directions in the park, so pedestrians who don't want to take the cable car can choose to take it.
"Southeast Asia Rare Bird Pavilion" shows all the rare birds and endangered birds in Southeast Asia. At present, there are more than 1200 birds flying freely in the world's largest walking aviary. Penguin Palace is the second largest penguin exhibition area in the world. People can enjoy the clumsy and lovely penguins swimming and eating in the water on the observation deck. The bird show is also a very attractive program. With the call of the bird trainer, the giant eagle and owl seemed to "fall from the sky" and flew from the mountains hundreds of meters away to the performers in the open-air performance field. Under the guidance of performers, all kinds of parrots can not only say English words such as "goodbye" and "hello", but also imitate the cries of dogs, cats and chickens, which fully shows their superb imitation ability.
The artificial waterfall is another scene of the bird garden, which is 30.4 meters high. The water flows from top to bottom, forming a beautiful and spectacular waterfall, and at the same time making a magnificent sound.
Opening hours: 8 am to 6 pm every day.
Admission: adult 12 Singapore dollars.
Children (/kloc-under 0/2 years old) S $5.
Senior citizen s $8.40.
Family ticket (two adults and three children) S $36
Family ticket (four adults and three children) S $54.
Transportation: Take the subway to Wenli Station (EW27), and then transfer to First World Bus 194 or 25 1.
Address: Jurong Mountain.
Approximate tour time: half a day.
Animal performance time: every morning 10: 00, Fuji World of Eagle.
Chat with hornbill every morning 1 1: 45.
The king of the sky is held at 4 pm every day.
The All-Star Bird Show is 165438+ 0: 00 and 3: 00 pm every day.
Wonderful bird world.
(Audio-visual) Every day at noon 12: 00 and afternoon 1: 00, 2: 00.
Merlion likes Merlion.
Merlion statue is located on the bank of Singapore River in the city, which is the symbol and symbol of Singapore. The statue is 8 meters high and weighs 40 tons. A clean stream from the lion's mouth was carved by sculptor Mr. Nan Lin and his two children, which was completed in May 1972.
There are four stone tablets on the back of the Merlion statue. The inscription tells the story of the Merlion symbolizing Singapore, and a small Merlion statue is built nearby. Boarding the Merlion statue at night and overlooking the harbor, the ship's shadow is dim and thousands of lights are flashing, which is a rural scenery on the sea.
Transportation: To Merlion Park, take the subway and get off at C2 City Hall Station or C 1 Raffles Square Station, and walk along the Singapore River for about 5 minutes.
Little India, Little India
Little India is a gathering place of Indian ethnic groups in Singapore, just like the epitome of India. As soon as I entered Little India, there was a strong smell of Chili. The store displays silverware, bronzes, jewelry with ethnic characteristics, jasmine rings and silk saris. No matter in the huge Zhu Jiao center. Or in a small grocery store, all kinds of interesting things are waiting for you to explore. In Diwali, Hindu Diwali was taught impromptu, and Little India was decorated into a splendid mythical world, where people came to shop everywhere.
Transportation: Take bus No.64, No.65 or 1 165438 to Orchard Road to Sailong Road.
If you go to Little India, you can also stop by:
Vera Makaria Mansindu Temple: It takes 2-3 minutes to walk along Shilonggang Road from Zhujiao Market, and there is a magnificent gatehouse unique to Indian temples on the left, which is Vera Makaria Mansindu Temple. Hindu gods, sacred cows and warriors carved on the gatehouse sparkled in the sun. The walls around the temple are painted red and white, which is very festive.
Qiandeng Temple: Qiandeng Temple is located in Happy Valley, and its official name is Sakyamuni Bodhgaya Temple. There are many ancient Buddhist relics preserved in the temple, the most striking of which is a giant Buddha statue with a height of 15 meters and a weight of 350 tons, surrounded by countless lights and candles, which are brightly lit. A beautiful oil painting recording the life story of the Buddha hangs under the Buddha's seat.
China City in Chinatown
Chinatown is the Chinatown of Singapore, and it is the settlement of Chinese ancestors who traveled south in the early days. Today's Chinatown is a modern shopping center, various vendors and a century-old shop. Strolling through the numerous alleys in Chinatown, you will see all kinds of antique handicrafts made by craftsmen and learn about the traditional arts of China people, such as China calligraphy, sculpture, puppets, Buddha statues and incense sticks, as well as the Mid-Autumn Festival. At the same time, there are all kinds of goods in the store, from old clogs to modern CD walkman.
The most exciting thing in Chinatown is during the Lunar New Year. By then, the whole area will be covered with lanterns; All kinds of small shops and grocery stores have been renovated, and there are many holiday goods and snacks.
The Tanjung Bage community next to Chinatown is also worth visiting. There are many restaurants, bars, art galleries and souvenir shops here.
Smith Street in Chinatown is an open-air food street, where you can find the most delicious local snacks. Try fried kway teow, radish cake, Rojak (sand stained with sweet pulp and broken flowers) and other snacks here. Most of the booths are open from 1 1:00 in the morning to1:00 in the evening, and the prices are very affordable.
Transportation: Take the subway to Outram Park Station (EW 16) and get off and walk. The central area is located in Trenganu Street /Smith Street block. Tanjung Bagh: Take the subway to Tanjung Bagh Station (EW 15).