by jianyong | Oct 2, 2016 | Religious
Built in 1984, this Shaivite Hindu temple replaced a much older one, founded in 1860 by wealthy Indian Chettiars (moneylenders). Dedicated to Lord Subramaniam (also known as Murugan), the colorful temple is believed to be one of the wealthiest and grandest in...
by jianyong | Oct 2, 2016 | Museums
Changi Prison, which once served as a World War II prisoner-of-war camp for Allied troops, is still in use. Changi Museum is located just up the road from the prison, at the site of the Old Changi Prison Chapel. The museum is dedicated to all those who lived and died...
by jianyong | Oct 2, 2016 | shopping
The large shopping center. Centerpoint, is dominated by the Robinson’s Department Store, which first opened in 1858. The store claims to have the best seasonal sales in Singapore, one of which coincides with the Great Singapore Sale held in June. There is a host...
by jianyong | Oct 2, 2016 | Religious
Singapore’s oldest Catholic place of worship, this cathedral was built between 1843 and 1847. It was administered by French Missionary Father Jean-Marie Beurel, who also established the Convent of the Holy infant Jesus and St. Joseph’s Institution....
by jianyong | Oct 2, 2016 | Parks & Gardens
One of the only two rain forests in the world that are within city limits, Bukit Timah was established as a reserve in Singapore in 1883 to protect the native biodiversity. Today, about 410 acres (164 ha) of the verdant rain forest, which once covered the entire...
