Kampong Glam, Singapore

Kampong Glam and Bugis are two colorful districs, full of shops, restaurants, markets, cultural building and temples. For food lovers, Arab Street offers you various kind of middle eastern food, i.e Lebanese, Egyptian, Turkish, etc. Here also lies, Masjid Sultan, the biggest masjid in Singapore with its golden dome. Another masjid nearby is Masjid Hajjah Fatimah. Right through Waterloo St, there a two temples worth to visit : Sri Khrisnan and Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho.

"Masjid Sultan" - It was originally built by Sultan Hussain Shah of Johore in 1824 and has a massive golden dome on it.

"Masjid Hajjah Fatimah" - Masjid with beautiful design mixed of Malay and colonial styles. At the back of the Mosque are a number of old tombstones including Hajjah Fatimah's.

"Kwan Im Thong Hood Choo Temple" - The famous Chinese temple which is dedicated to Kwan Im, the Goddess of Mercy.

"Sri Khrisnan Temple" -  This Hindu temple was dedicated to Sri Krishna and his consort Rukmini.

"Singapore Bazaar and Flea Market" - Great place to get cheap T Shirt, shoes, sandals, and many accessories.






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Geylang Serai, Singapore

A home to the Malay community as we can find here also Malay Village shown flashback to the old lifestyle of Malays in Singapore around 60's. Drink a cup of tea and a plate of pratas in Mr Teh Tarik Eating House while enjoying your morning is a good choice, or visiting Geylang Serai Market for fresh food, fruits and vegetables. But, the most interesting thing on this area is to walk through Jo Chiat Rd, and you will be stunned by its beautiful, colorful, historical, great art works design shophouses and buildings.  

"Candy House" -  The historical peranakan buildings are very clever works of art styled in a mixture of early 20th century and colonial design.


 

"Lord Vinayagar" - In the main prayer hall, there are sculptures of the 32 forms of Vinayagar in granite form, eight sculptures in each of the pillars,.This is a unique feature which is not seen even in temples in India.

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Little India, Singapore

Friends of mine say, it is not hard to find Little India : follow the aroma of exotic spices combined with the scent from burning incense. We can say this is the most colorful district. Here also offer many good stuff for shoppers, ie: jewelry, spices, clothes, gifts, balm, oil, beauty products, CD's + DVD's and household items. It is also a good place to enjoy good and inexpensive subcontinental food with a different kind of taste.

"Masjid Abdul Gafoor" -  Built in 1859 and named from its builder, this mosque is the most beautiful mosque in Liitle India. This masjid architecture is a mixture of Arabian, South Indian and Roman styles with its many arches and onion dome.

"Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple" - This Hindu temple was built in 1855 and is dedicated to Perumal (or Vishnu). It was also declared as a national monument in 1978.

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Chinatown, Singapore

As in many country provides, Singapore Chinatown is a favourite destination for good stuff shopping and many kind of delicious food. Here also lies many restored cultured building, including some temples.

"Sri Mariamman Temple" - Built about 1843, it was the oldest active Hindu temple in Singapore. It has a very beautiful carving inside and at the gate of the temple (gopuram).

"Buddha Tooth Relic Temple" - The remarkable four-storeys temple is based on the Tang Dynasty architectural style and built to house the tooth relic of the historical Buddha in a stupa composed of 320kg of gold.

"what do I want to eat?" - Chinatown offers you a hundred kinds of food and restaurants. By its various kind of food, Chinatown is perfect destination for food lovers.












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Marina Bay, Singapore

Marina Bay, a place in the central southern part of the city with a beautiful  panoramic views of Singapore's landscape nowadays. The legendary Merlion, Singapore Flyer, Marina Bay Sands Hotel and place of a world class event F1 World Championship, are adhered to this area.

"a 165 metres wheel of lights" - It is now the world’s largest Giant Observation Wheel – the Singapore Flyer. Singapore Flyer is 150 metres in diameter, and travels at 0.21m per second. It has 28 air-conditioned capsules which can carry up to 28 passengers each. It will take you for 30 minutes to enjoy Singapore panoramic from above.

 "when inside the flyer" - Discover Singapore from the top of most phenomenal architectural and engineering marvel. Experience the breathtaking, panoramic views of Singapore and beyond. A must  do experience.

"durianhouse" - A 1,600 seats of concert hall and 2,000 seats of theatre, Espalanade - Theatre on the Bay, has become premiere performing arts venue in Singapore.

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