Culture

Culture, festivals, events and demonstrations :

The mixture of cultures and religions has made Singapore a site of several festivals and celebrations.

1st January: New Year
End of January / Early February: Chinese New Year
April: Good Friday (commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ)
1st May : Labor day
9th of August: National day
October : Hungry Ghosts Festival , Lantern Festival and moon cakes
November : Pilgrimage of Kusu Island Honore Tua Pek Kong, god of prosperity in the Taoist religion.
25 December: Christmas

Variables Dates: Hari Raya Puasa (end of Ramadan), Eid al Adha, the Feast of Vesak (commemoration of Buddha's birth), Deepavali (Festival of Lights)

10 preferred dishes:

• Hainanese Chicken Rice
• Laksa
• Char Kuay Teow
• Hokkien Prawn Mee – Vermicelli
• Murtabak – local version of pizza served with curry
• Fish Head Curry
• Satay
• Char Siew Rice
• Oyster Omelette
• Spicy crab
 

Sightseeing

Places to visit

• • China town
• Little India
• Bukit Timak Nature Reserve
• Singapore Museum
• National Art Museum
• Singapore Discovery Centre
• Singapour river
• Singapore Science Centre
• Changi Prison
• Kranji War Memorial

Optional / On request

• City tour
• The island Sentosa including cable car cabin, Underwaterworld and the show at the Musical Fountain well
• The Jurong Bird Park• The Zoo
• The Night Safari park
• Feng Shui tour
• Johore Bahru tour (In Malaysia)
• Kukup tour (In Malaysia)

Our Excursions

Optional / On request:

City Experience
Duration: 3.5hrs
Explore the city by driving round the Civic District, passing by the Padang, Cricket Club, historic Parliament House, Supreme Court and City Hall. Next, stop at the Merlion Park and enjoy the impressive views of Marina Bay. Do not miss out this picture-taking opportunity with The Merlion, a mythological creature that is part lion and part fish. The next stop is Thian Hock Keng Temple, one of Singapore's oldest Buddhist-Taoist temples, before driving past Chinatown. Stop by a Local Handicraft Centre and observe craftsmen at work up-close.  Proceed to the National Orchid Garden located within Singapore Botanic Gardens, which boasts a sprawling display of60,000 orchid plants.  The last stop of the city tour is at Little India will entrance you with the scent of joss sticks, jasmine and spices.

Night Out @ Chinatown < with Dinner & Trishaw Ride
Duration: 4hrs
Chinatown has also come a long way since the early days when Chinese immigrants made this enclave their home. Filled with a sprawling myriad of shops and eateries, bustling with colourful and exciting activities set against a backdrop of rich history and heritage, Chinatown is not to be missed especially in the evening when everything really comes alive. At Yong's Gallery, the fine art of calligraphy is demonstrated by the Master Calligrapher who converts your name or a creative expression into auspicious Chinese characters on a red fan which is yours to keep as a souvenir. After dinner at a local Chinese restaurant, wander along the narrow lanes of the Night Market and test your bargaining skills against street vendors selling anything from souvenirs to leather goods. The highlight of the evening is a trishaw ride that takes you through the alleyways of Chinatown and down to Clarke Quay. Then hop onto a bumboat for a cruise along the Singapore River to see Singapore lit up at night, showcasing beautifully restored shop houses, modern skyscrapers of the financial district, colonial buildings and iconic Merlion statue.

Morning at Sentosa Island
Duration: 4hrs
Start the tour with a scenic Cable Car Ride where you can see the beautiful landscape of the city. Visit
Images of Singapore, where you will embark on a journey to experience the colorful culture and vibrant heritage of Singapore, re-told through life-size figures, animations and special effects. Enter a world of colors at the Butter Park & Insect Kingdom and allow 1,500 live butterflies from over 50 species, flutter about you or admire up to 3,000 species of insects. Discover the awe-inspiring world of life in the ocean at S.E.A. Aquarium, the world's largest aquarium. Explore more than 800 species of marine animals such as majestic mantra rays and over 200 sharks through the world's largest window to the ocean.

Wings of Colour @ Jurong Bird Park
Duration: 3.5hrs
Home to 8,000 birds of 600 species, Jurong Bird Park spans 20.2 hectares of lush greenery within Singapore’s model industry estate. Visit 1,000 colorful Lories and have a chance to feed them at the Lory Loft - the world's largest Lory Flight Aviary. Take a ride on the Panorail for a panoramic view of the Park and into a tropical world of jungle mists at the African Waterfall Aviary. Enjoy the spectacular Penguin Expedition and Birds and Buddies Show at the Pools amphitheater. The Bird Park's exhibits and aviaries are specially designed to closely resemble the natural habitats of the birds.

Night Safari
Duration: 4hrs
The world's first Night Safari, set in 40 hectares of secondary forest will unfold the mystery and drama of the tropical jungle after dusk with stunning effects. See a myriad of nocturnal animals, from fierce predators to timid forest dwellers in their natural habitat under subtle moon glow lighting. Roam the jungle in the complete safety and comfort of a Tram which takes you the East & West Loop. Pass by a large reservoir and weave through selected habitats designed specially to replicate the natural environment from the Himalayan Foothills to the Southeast Asian Rainforest and Indian Subcontinent. On completion of the tram ride, be lead on a walking trail where you will be able to view some animals at close quarters.

River Safari
Duration: 3.5hrs
Asia's first only river-themed wildlife park with over 5,000 aquatic and terrestrial animals representing 300 species. Explore either river habitats, stroll through freshwater galleries, catch giant pandas and travel down the Amazon River.

Singapore River Bumboat inclusive seafood dinner @ Quayside Seafood
The 1st to introduce bumboat sightseeing cruises in 1987, hop on Singapore River Cruises for a most memorable river sightseeing experience, which will take visitors along important and picturesque sites along Clarke Quay, Boat Quay and Robertson Quay. Look out for key attractions such as the Raffles Landing Site - the spot where Singapore's founder Sir Stamford Raffles was thought to have set foot on; the architectural masterpiece of Esplanade - Theatres by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands.

Alighting and Boarding Points: Clarke Quay Jetty (beside Gmax), Merlion Park Jetty, Boat Quay Jetty.

Day at Legoland Adventure
Roundtrip coach transfers from Singapore to Johor Bahru (Malaysia)
+ One day LEGOLAND Pass
Departure from the Golden Mile Complex at 09h15 and leaving the LEGOLAND Coach Bay at 17h30.

Universal Studios Singapore
One Day Pass
Southeast Asia's first movie theme park. Enter the thrilling world of movie magic as you "Ride the Movies" on roller coasters and other movie-themed attractions. Be dazzled and delighted by an immersive entertainment experience that brings the silver screen to life.

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