The World is a Stage and I'm Writing My Own Play: May 2011

I know that most of Indonesian people will go to Orchard when they visit S'pore.
But there are still lots of places to go in S'pore other than Orchard. These places may not offer the shopping experience like Orchard, but it definitely offers things that we won't find in Jakarta.

Here are few places to go in S'pore for sightseeing:

Singapore National Museum

A very famous landmark where people could learn the history of S'pore since the beginning of British occupation until it became independent under the leadership of Mr. Lee Kuan Yew who is know act as the country’s mentor minister.

You could easily reach here by taking the red line MRT and stop at Dhoby Ghaut or City Hall, and then just follow the direction.

photos courtesy of www.nationalmuseum.sg

Botanical Garden

A garden located in the middle of the city. It is near to Orchard area, a very nice place for people to hang out and have a picnic, jogging or just sitting around enjoying the scenery. I was really surprised when I first came to the botanical garden, it is well designed and it's a very good place for people to get fresh air and relax.

You have to get a taxi or take a bus to reach here as it is not near to any of the MRT. It is actually located between tanglin and dempsey (not so far from the gleneagles hospital).

photo courtesy of http://www.findsingapore.net/gallery/index.php/Singapore-Botanic-Gardens/Botanic-Garden-Singapore

Nice Gazebo!

photo courtesy of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Singapore_botanic_gardens_gazebo.jpg

Henderson Waves Bridge

This bridge has a very unique architecture as it's shaped like a snake. The scene is very beautiful at night with the view of Singapore skyline. Ideal for couples who just want to walk around. This bridge connects Telok Blangah Hill and Mount Faber Park.

photo courtesy of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Henderson_Waves.JPG

photo courtesy of http://deputy-dog.com/2008/08/9-amazingly-unique-bridges-you-may-not.html

Skypark Marina Bay Sands

The Marina Bay Sands building consist of 2 towers, the hotel and skypark tower and the shopping complex, casino and theatre tower. These new buildings has now become tourist destination. All of the tourist (non-guest to the hotel) must pay S$20 to get to the 57th floor Skypark. In this Skypark, they can view Singapore and they could eat at one of the restaurants available (so far, Ku De Ta and the Club has open). Not to mention the casino which has attracts many tourist to come and try they luck here.