Arabian Street /Kampong Glam You can feel different customs here. Originally a fishing village at the mouth of the Luoshao River, it still retains the fortress of Muslim rulers. You can visit Sultana Kampong Glam or Sultan Mosque, and browse the exquisite silk, velvet and traditional Arab Muslim food sold by Arab merchants.
Bus route:
Take the subway to Burgis Station (EW 12) and walk along Victoria Street to Arabian Street.
Chinatown (China City)
In Chinatown, modern shopping centers, various vendors and century-old shops live next to each other. Walking in the numerous alleys of 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, incense sticks and Mid-Autumn Festival. At the same time, there are all kinds of goods in the shop, from old clogs to modern CD walkman. Smith Street in Chinatown is an open-air food street, where you can find the most delicious local snacks. You might as well try some snacks here, such as fried kway teow, radish cake, Rojak (sand with sweet pulp and broken flowers). Most of the booths are open from 1 1:00 in the morning to 1 1:00 in the evening, and the prices are very affordable.
Bus route:
Take the subway to Otram Park Station (EW 16) and get off and walk there.
The central area is located in Trenganu Street /Smith Street block.
Tanjung Bagh: Take the subway to Tanjung Bagh Station (EW 15).
Little India (Little India)
As soon as you enter Little India, a strong smell of pepper will come to your face. This shop displays silverware, bronzes, jewelry with ethnic characteristics, jasmine rings and silk saris. No matter in the huge zhujiao center. Or in a small grocery store, all kinds of interesting things are waiting for you to explore. In the festival lights, Hindu festival lights are taught impromptu, and Little India is decorated into a splendid mythical world, where people shop everywhere.
Bus route:
Take bus No.64, No.65 or 1 165438 to Guoyuan Road to Sailong Road.
Night hunting
There are many secrets hidden at night, and hunting at night will undoubtedly make people feel more exciting. Here, you can watch rhinos and enjoy the howling of hyenas. There are more than 100 kinds of rare wild animals living here. You can go sightseeing on foot or by tram. No matter which way you choose, night adventure is a wilderness adventure you can't miss.
Opening hours: 7: 30 pm to 65438+ 02: 00 midnight (every day).
Approximate tour time: 3 hours.
Admission: adult 15.45 Singapore dollars, child (3- 12 years old) 10.30 Singapore dollars.
E-ticket: S $5 for adults and S $2 for children (3- 12 years old).
Bus route:
Take the subway to Zhuokang Station (NS 16), and then take Bada bus 138 to the zoo.
Jurong Bird Park
Jurong Bird Park is one of the largest bird zoos in the world, and it is a place where education is fun. There are more than 600 kinds of birds and more than 8000 kinds of colorful birds in the park. It is best to take a modern air-conditioned monorail train to visit the bird park. The train route covers the whole park, and you can observe all kinds of birds from a height. Of course, you can also use the map to walk around the park.
Opening hours: 8 am to 6 pm every day.
Approximate tour time: half a day.
Tickets:
Adult 12 Singapore dollar
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.
Monorail train:
9 a.m.-5.30 p.m.
Adult s $3.00
Children (under 65438 +02 years old) 2 Singapore dollars
Bus route: Take the subway to Wenli Station (EW27), and then transfer to the first bus of 194 or 25 1.
singapore botanic gardens
The park is close to the city center and covers an area of 52 hectares, which is the epitome of this tropical island country. There are natural virgin forests and characteristic gardens in the park. There are plumeria, roses, ferns and desert plants in the characteristic garden. The park is rich in plant resources and diverse in species, including many rare plants. Coffee shops distributed around the park provide an ideal resting place for people who like to relax and eat.
Opening hours:
Every day from 5 am to 65438+ 2 pm.
(National Ji Hu Park: 8: 30 am to 7: 00 pm every day)
Tickets:
Botanical Garden: Free of charge.
National Orchid Garden:
Adult 2 Singapore dollars
Children (1 under 2 years old)1s $
The elderly (over 60 years old) 65438 yuan +0 Singapore dollars.
address
Clooney Road (Guloney Road)
Bus route:
Take the subway to Orchard Station (NS22), and then take the Singapore Subway No.7, No.77, 105, 106, 123, 174 and No.75 at Orchard Avenue bus stop.
Take CSS2 Road No.2, No.67, 15 1 3, 154, 156, 170 and17 from Holland Road.
Take bus No.67 and 17 1 from Ma Zhi Road in Bukit.
Outer island of Singapore
Sentosa Island (Sentosa)
This holiday island is 4.2km long, 1 km wide and covers an area of 390 hectares. It is only half a kilometer south of the main island of Singapore and is connected with the main island by a land bridge. Until 1967 was returned to the Singapore government, it was always the fortress and base of the British army. 1967, the Singapore government decided to develop it into a holiday island for local and overseas tourists, and renamed it Sentosa Island, which means "peace and tranquility" in Malay. Sentosa Island is connected with the mainland of Singapore by a causeway bridge, and is regarded as the best holiday destination by tourists, from nature to historical sites, entertainment and strange things. In addition, the annual Sentosa sand sculpture exhibition and countdown party add more joy to Sentosa.
Admission: S $2 per person, and the parking fee for each car is S $2.
Ferry service:
Monday to Friday from 9: 30am to 65438+ 00pm.
8: 30 am to 65438+ 00 pm (Saturday, Sunday and public holidays)
One-way fare: 1.30 Singapore dollars, and round-trip fare is 2.30 Singapore dollars.
Bus route:
After the harbour subway station is put into operation in early 2003, the bus route of Santa Rosa will be reopened, running between the World Trade Center, the harbour subway station and the visitor center.
Cable car:
8: 30 am to 9: 00 pm daily.
Ordinary car charges: S $8.5 for adults and S $3.9 for children (below 12).
Charge for glass suitcase: adult 15.00 Singapore dollars, and child (under 65438+under 02 years old) 8.00 Singapore dollars.
The above fees do not include the island tickets.
Ubin i.
Ubin Island is an island in the northeast of Singapore. It is shaped like a pull back stick and has many low hills. The island is developing into a nature park. Roads, houses, campsites, barracks and other tourist facilities are being built here. The roads on the island have been rebuilt, and toilets and rain shelters have been added to facilitate tourists to explore slowly on foot or by bike.
According to the plan, most of the natural environment on Ubin Island will remain intact. In granite fields, coconut trees and rubber orchards, mangrove swamps and fish and shrimp farms, visitors can still feel the rich local flavor.
Chekhov Beach in the east of the island is a marine ecological zone, with many rare species of crabs, starfish, seahorses, corals and other marine life.
Admission: free.
Bus route:
Take bus No.2 or No.29 from Tanah Merah subway station (EW4) to Changi Village bus interchange station, and then take the 10 minute ferry at Changi Station. Tickets are S $2, and the service hours are from 6:00 am to 0:00 pm.
shopping guide
Shopping location recommendation, duty-free shops and shopping hours:
In June and July, 2008, the "Singapore Hot Sale" in the peak season had goods at reduced prices. At this time, shoppers can buy various kinds and styles of goods at "jumping price", including those designed by famous designers.
Singapore is a shopping paradise, with a wide range of goods. According to the survey, the following commodities are most popular with tourists: ready-made or customized clothes, souvenirs, handicrafts and aluminum products, leather products, chocolates, candied fruits and various special snacks, cosmetics, perfumes, cosmetics, shoes, electronic products, watches, clocks and watches, toys, sports/fitness equipment and jewelry.
The shops and restaurants on the sixth floor of Central Point include Robinson Store and Refrigeration Company. Robinson Store has prepared all kinds of fashions, toys, furniture, stationery and daily necessities for you. Refrigeration companies have always been famous for their large quantities of frozen meat. In addition, there are many beauty salons, hair salons, shops for boys and girls, sporting goods stores and bookstores. The third and fifth floors also sell all kinds of electrical appliances, furniture and decoration supplies.
Far East Plaza is really a good place for consumers who don't know what they really want to buy. The goods sold here are all-encompassing: stereos, jewels, T-shirts and unique decorations, carpets and handbags.
The Sunday flea market in Kela Wharf is located in Kela Wharf on the bank of the Singapore River. There is a Sunday flea market every Sunday. The goods on more than 80 booths are dazzling, including antiques, collectibles, brand-name goods and many strange goods. Take a stroll there, and you may get something.
The market is open from 10: 00 am to 6: 00 pm.
There is a shop in a renovated second-hand warehouse near the market. The goods here include all kinds of second-hand goods, antiques, silk clothing, jewelry and so on.
How to get there: It's most convenient to take a taxi. Take the water taxi near raffles city subway station (EW 14/NS26) or take the first bus No.32 from the government building subway station (EW 13/NS25).
eating habits
When you travel to Singapore, you can taste delicious food from all over the world. Its dishes include not only the dishes of China, Malay and Indian, but also the European dishes of French, Italian and British. It can be said to be a paradise for gourmets.
Chinatown Food Street: The Chinatown Food Street located on Smith Street has 65,438+08 street vendors and 65,438+02 restaurants. Many authentic Nanyang snacks can be tasted in the food street, such as Satay, Pig rice rolls, Fish Round Noodles, Mutton Soup, Pancakes, Spiced Foods, Seafood Barbecue and Shrimp Noodles. Especially the local time-honored brands, whose signature dishes are for tourists to enjoy. Every evening, vendors in the food street are very busy, and tourists and local diners are gradually increasing. At night, it was already full of people and the fragrance was overflowing.
Seafood Center: The "Seafood Center" located in the East Coast Park is home to seven seafood restaurants on the East Coast. No matter which store has a huge sink, lobsters, crabs and all kinds of fish swim slowly in the sink, showing the freshness of marine things.
It is precisely because similar stores are concentrated together that the competition is fierce. Every shop tries to make cheaper and more delicious dishes. Therefore, for diners, whatever food they eat is good. Every weekend, if you don't make an appointment in advance, there may be no extra seats. As for the taste, according to Singapore's standards, it is "guaranteed to be delicious".
Riverside: The scenery here is picturesque, so it is not surprising that there are many restaurants. Ship Wharf and Clark Wharf are the two most important areas. Here, you will feel the festive atmosphere of the festival and find that it is also a gourmet paradise. Restaurants usually open at noon. You can wear anything you want in these restaurants. You can take the subway to Raffles Square, then walk to the pier for two minutes and take a boat to Clark Pier for five minutes.
Festival celebration
Singapore arts festival
Singapore Arts Festival is held every June. It is famous for hosting various cultural programs, including art, handicrafts, drama and music.
Daxin Jiapo Sales (Singapore Sales)
The hot sale is held once a year, and neither tourists nor locals want to miss it. Tourists from all over the world buy cheap goods with local people. Hot items range from clothes to electrical appliances, and the prices are quite attractive. Special performances, sweepstakes and various exhibitions have increased the atmosphere of selling.
Singapore film festival.
The film festival in April every year will attract many audiences who are keen on film art. This is a good opportunity to enjoy world-class movies, including plays, documentaries and comedies from the United States, Britain and China.
singapore food festival
Perhaps nothing attracts Singaporeans more than food, and this festival proves this. But this annual food festival not only attracts Singaporeans, but also many tourists from all over the world will take this opportunity to taste unique Singaporean food. You can enjoy international cooking and local cuisine. Special promotion activities, exhibitions and tourism opportunities that provide exquisite dishes are the biggest features of this event. This festival, which brings together the first-class cooking techniques from the East and the West, will last for about a month.