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Visit to Singapore

by aida0205 on 17/06/09 at 12:32 am

Singapore is made up of not just one island but a main island with 63 surrounding islets.

Singapore is made up of not just one island but a main island with 63 surrounding islets. The main island has a total land area of 682 square km. Singapore was known before the Prince named it “Singapura” (meaning “lion” (singa) “city” (pura) in Sanskrit), and represents Singapore’s humble beginnings as a fishing village. The famous thing in Singapore is Merlion. The Merlion was first designed as an emblem for the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board (STPB) in 1964 – the lion head with a fish body resting on a crest of waves quickly became Singapore’s icon to the rest of the world. The Merlion attracts more than one million visitors a year who make the trip to the Merlion Park to photograph this world famous icon. Beside that a very nice place is Sentosa Island, a themed attraction, tropical resort, nature park and heritage centre all rolled into one. Once you step afoot the island, be mesmerized by the breathtaking beauty of the lush greenery peppered. Situated on Sentosa, Underwater World Singapore is a dream haven that showcases the awe-inspiring beauty of a whole different world beneath the seas. Visitors can expect a fun-filled experience through interactive activities and interesting exhibits, before they arrive at the highlight: A spectacular 83 metre-long tunnel that houses majestic rays, fearsome sharks and great shoals of other fishes. [clarke quay] You also can visit Clarke Quay. You can shop, eat and be entertained by the riverside! Featuring five blocks of restored warehouses, Clarke Quay offers a quirky alternative to mainstream attractions, with second-hand and antique shops and restaurants with an amazing array of F&B options. In the evenings, dance clubs and pubs come alive with music from the 1960s to the present.

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wan

Jun 17th, 2009

nice article

aida0205

Jul 1st, 2009

i have been to singapore too…

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