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Most people would agree that Singapore is quite clean compared to other countries in the region. The government has focused on the 'Keep Singapore Clean' movement since 1968. The movement is active even until today, to encourage the public to keep Singapore clean.
(c) Nas Daily
World's Best Airport 2018
(c) Nas Daily
Singapore's Changi Airport has been named the "World's Best Airport" six times. The buzzing Southeast Asian hub serves 62 million travelers each year and makes layovers more fun by loading up each terminal with amenities. There's a rooftop pool, mesmerizing art, luscious gardens, and even a free movie theater. The airport is also adding a new wing that will be home to the tallest indoor waterfall.
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Top 10 Things to Do in Singapore This 2018
There is no place like this.
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Up Dharma Down travelled to Singapore to filmed their latest music video for “All the Good Things” in Singapore. Set against the iconic skyline of Marina Bay...
The year of hope and happiness 2015 is just touching our feet and we will be saying bye bye to 2014 and we'll welcome 2015 with new hope and feelings very soon. On this day of new year 2015, these new year sms, new year quotes wishes & greetings can be sent to your friends, lover, bf, gf, relatives, mother, father through the fb facebook, whatsapp, twitter, line, bbm, wechat, viber etc. With that said it is still better to set aside everything we do online and greet our love ones directly with Happy New Year. ~ Singapore Tourism
Singapore's "Christmas in the Tropics" is a (mostly) secular festival, celebrated with a highlight on shopping, entertainment, Christmas lights, and Santa showing up in full furs despite the fact that Singapore is smack in the middle of the tropics.
The shopping districts of Orchard Road and Marina Bay explode in a shower of light, while adjoining malls and shopping centers put on extended hours and special deals to attract sightseeing tourists. And when New Year ticks down, countdown parties will pull out all the stops!
Photo: David Beckham attends Christmas light-up ceremony in Singapore
The Singapore Skyline - No longer just a stop-over hub, Singapore is a fully-fledged tourism hot spot. A comfortable flight time (6 -8hrs), 3hr time difference, strong dollar and an all-year round 30 degree climate are just the tip of the iceberg. Even if you were there three years ago, you’ll notice a very different Singapore today. From traditional hawker street food markets to the glamour of some of Asia’s best rooftop bars and designer shops, Singapore is a multi-faceted destination offering travellers the perfect blend of history, culture, arts and adventure. And thanks to a strong economy and subsequent ex-pat community, Singapore is as cosmopolitan as they come.
Travellers will get a kick out of Sentosa Island, a purpose-built island complete with theme park, hotel, adventure experiences and connecting monorail. For those looking to take in the cosmopolitan side of Singapore a visit to Little India, Arab Street and Club Street will unveil the many different cultures of Singapore. A seamless, efficient underground tube system, the cleanest streets you’ve seen, and the friendly faces of local Singaporeans are all other reasons why Singapore is burgeoning to the top of the list for travellers.
Insider Tip: The famous Singapore Sling at Raffles Hotel is the single must-do on any traveller’s list. Rudyard Kipling famously wrote The Jungle Book while sipping one himself in the hotel and its magnificent facade is steeped in colonial heritage.
For an add-on to your Singapore stay, Malaysian Langkawi and Sabah are a short flight but a world away from the hustle and bustle of the cosmopolitan vibe.
What does it take to guard the prosperity of Singapore? A 37 metre-tall mythical creature to be precise. The legendary Merlion is a half lion half fish guardian of prosperity which personifies Singapore’s history as a port city. The lion depicts the folklore of Prince Sang Nila Utama’s rediscovery of lion (singa) and City (pura) while the fish tail symbolises ancient fishing village of Temasek, meaning “sea” in Javanese. Today, the majestic Merlion is a Singapore icon attracting visitors from all around the world.
Legend has it that the Merlion would visit Sentosa Island every year to guard Singapore’s well-being. One dark night, the island was threatened by a violent storm and the Merlion fought the thundering skies with its magical powers and preserved the land. This mighty legend remained permanently on the Island through the years to protect Singapore by watching over the ever changing skyline of the Central Business District area and harbour, as well as the country’s economic growth through numerous financial crises. If you think you’ve seen and heard it all, there’s more to the legend inside. Who knows, you could be in luck to uncover more than just curious tales upon making a grand entrance into the larger-than-life icon.
Sentosa Island, which is hugely popular with both locals and tourists alike, is Singapore's mega theme-park on an island. The offshore island of Sentosa, once the domain of tropical forest and rocky coasts, has been redeveloped into a sprawling amusement park where you can swim, sunbathe, whizz down water slides, visit butterfly parks and wax museums, and eat to your heart's content.
Singapore Zoo. Kids and adults alike will find plenty to get excited about at the Singapore Zoo, which houses more than 2,500 animals from 315 species in a large rainforest environment. Many displays offer a 'token' feeding experience or other interactive features, letting visitors get an up-close view of the exotic creatures in action.
Jurong Bird Park. You’ll not want for natural attractions in Singapore. As with many other facets of the City State, Singapore’s Nature Parks are extremely well organised and planned. Singapore Night Safari has many fascinating draws, as does the zoo and the Underwater World. The Jurong Bird Park is justifiably world famous and another big draw is the Reptile Park.
The Casino at Resort World Sentosa. The Casino at Resort World Sentosa is Singapore’s first casino. It takes up an area of 15,000sqm and is a part of a US$4.5 billion project that includes six hotels, conference and exhibition spaces, shops, entertainment facilities and Universal Studios, Singapore.
Universal Studios Singapore. The latest addition to Singapore’s attractions is Universal Studios. Opened in March 2010, it has seven themed sections with countless rides and shows, all related to major hit movies. The park is part of the US$4.5 billion Resorts World Sentosa Development.
Marina Bay is a bay near Central Area in the southern part of Singapore, and lies to the east of the Downtown Core. Marina Bay is set to be a 24/7 destination with endless opportunities for people to “explore new living and lifestyle options, exchange new ideas and information for business, and be entertained by rich leisure and cultural experiences”. It is here where the most innovative facilities and infrastructure such as the underground “common services tunnel” are built and where mega activities take place.
Marina Bay Sands is an integrated resort fronting Marina Bay in Singapore. Developed byLas Vegas Sands, it is billed as the world's most expensive standalone casino property at $8 billion, including cost of the prime land.
Cavenagh Bridge is the only suspension bridge and one of the oldest bridges in Singapore, spanning the lower reaches of the Singapore River in the Downtown Core. Opened in 1870 to commemorate Singapore's new Crown colony of the Straits Settlements status in 1867, it is the oldest bridge in Singapore that exists in its original form.
Where Worlds Meet is a collage of the people and places of Singapore set against an ever-evolving urban and cultural landscape. Seen through the eyes of little Amelia, a visitor to Singapore, the viewer follows her on a journey of discovery and marvel as she takes in the citys rich sights and sound...
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Nightlife in SingaporeSingapore's once timid nightlife scene saw the start of a radical overhaul in 2006, thanks to legislative approval to revitalise the city's tourism industry. Since then, a host of lively drinking, dancing and partying venues have opened and Singapore's night scene is vastly improved as a result.
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Most people would agree that Singapore is quite clean compared to other countries in the region. The government has focused on the 'Keep Singapore Clean' movement since 1968. The movement is active even until today, to encourage the public to keep Singapore clean. (c) Nas Daily
World's Best Airport 2018 (c) Nas Daily
Singapore's Changi Airport has been named the "World's Best Airport" six times. The buzzing Southeast Asian hub serves 62 million travelers each year and makes layovers more fun by loading up each terminal with amenities. There's a rooftop pool, mesmerizing art, luscious gardens, and even a free movie theater. The airport is also adding a new wing that will be home to the tallest indoor waterfall. Credits: Insider
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The Singapore Tourist Promotion Board (STPB) was first established in 1964 with the mandate to promote Singapore as a tourist destination. It signalled the government’s recognition of tourism’s potential as an important contributor to the country’s economy.
STPB started out with a staff strength of 25. That year, Singapore welcomed 91,000 visitors.
Under STPB, the early stages of Singapore’s tourism development focused on raising the awareness of Singapore as a destination and building up tourism infrastructure, including major attractions such as Sentosa Island and the Singapore Zoological Gardens.
In the 1970s, the Board started marketing the city as a venue for conventions and organised events to draw visitors.
In the 1980s, STPB oversaw the implementation of a S$1 billion Tourism Product Development Plan, which called for the preservation of the Singapore's historic districts, such as Chinatown, Little India and Arab Street, the rejuvenation of the Singapore River, and the creation of new iconic products and events.
To reflect a major shift in the way tourism was championed as a key economic driver, STPB was renamed the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) in 1997. STB expanded its role beyond destination promotion and started to establish Singapore as a regional tourism hub for both tourism companies and tourists. It marked a decisive move towards tourism industry development, an approach that continues to distinguish STB from many other national tourism organisations that focus almost exclusively on marketing and promotional activities.
A long time ago, Singapore was once known as Sea Town.
While the earliest known historical records of Singapore are shrouded in time, a third century Chinese account describes it as "Pu-luo-chung", or the "island at the end of a peninsula". Later, the city was known as Temasek ("Sea Town"), when the first settlements were established from AD 1298-1299.
During the 14th century, this small but strategically-located island earned a new name. According to legend, Sang Nila Utama, a Prince from Palembang (the capital of Srivijaya), was out on a hunting trip when he caught sight of an animal he had never seen before. Taking it to be a good sign, he founded a city where the animal had been spotted, naming it “The Lion City” or Singapura, from the Sanskrit words “simha” (lion) and “pura” (city).
The city was then ruled by the five kings of ancient Singapura. Located at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, the natural meeting point of sea routes, the city flourished as a trading post for vessels such as Chinese junks, Arab dhows, Portuguese battleships, and Buginese schooners.
The city's strategic location made it an ideal trading hub.
Modern Singapore was founded in the 19th century, thanks to politics, trade and a man known as Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles.
During this time, the British empire was eyeing a port of call in this region to base its merchant fleet, and to forestall any advance made by the Dutch. Singapore, already an up-and-coming trading post along the Malacca Straits, seemed ideal.
Raffles, then the Lieutenant-Governor of Bencoolen (now Bengkulu) in Sumatra, landed in Singapore on 29 January 1819. Recognising the immense potential of the swamp-covered island, he helped negotiate a treaty with the local rulers and established Singapore as a trading station. The city quickly grew as an entrepot trade hub, attracting immigrants from China, India, the Malay Archipelago and beyond.
In 1822, Raffles implemented the Raffles Town Plan, also known as the Jackson Plan, to address the issue of growing disorderliness in the colony. Ethnic residential areas were segregated into four areas. The European Town had residents made up of European traders, Eurasians and rich Asians, while the ethnic Chinese were located in present-day Chinatown and south-east of the Singapore River. Ethnic Indians resided at Chulia Kampong north of Chinatown, and Kampong Glam consisted of Muslims, ethnic Malays and Arabs who had migrated to Singapore. Singapore continued to develop as a trading post, with the establishment of several key banks, commercial associations and Chambers of Commerce. In 1924, a causeway opened linking the northern part of Singapore to Johor Bahru.
Singapore’s first architect George D. Coleman arrived in Singapore in 1822, and his earliest project was the Residency House for Sir Stamford Raffles. He also created many Palladian-style houses.
Allied forces surrendering in 1942.
Singapore’s prosperity suffered a major blow during World War II, when it was attacked by the Japanese on 8 December 1941. The invaders arrived from the north, confounding the British military commanders who had expected an attack by sea from the south. Despite their superior numbers, the Allied forces surrendered to the Japanese on Chinese New Year, 15 February 1942. It was the largest surrender of British-led forces in history. The island, once feted as an “impregnable fortress”, was renamed Syonan-to (or “Light of the South Island” in Japanese).
When the Japanese surrendered in 1945, the island was handed over to the British Military Administration, which remained in power until the dissolution of the Straits Settlement comprising Penang, Melaka and Singapore. In April 1946, Singapore became a British Crown Colony.
Singapore has come a long way to become what it is today.
In 1959, the growth of nationalism led to self-government, and the country’s first general election. The People’s Action Party (PAP) won a majority of 43 seats and Lee Kuan Yew became the first prime minister of Singapore.
In 1963, Malaysia was formed, comprising of the Federation of Malaya, Singapore, Sarawak and North Borneo (now Sabah). The move was meant to foster closer ties. However, Singapore’s merger proved unsuccessful, and less than two years later on 9 August 1965, it left Malaysia to become an independent and sovereign democratic nation.
Today, many slices of Singapore’s multi-cultural, colonial and wartime past are preserved in and around the city. You can visit monuments, museums and memorials, or for a real trip through time, take a walk along a heritage trail.
