by jianyong | Oct 4, 2016 | Themed Attractions
Acclaimed as one of the world’s top ten science museums, the Singapore Science Center has over 850 hands-on exhibits in eight galleries that are dedicated variously to aviation, space science, ecology, biotechnology, and IT among other disciplines. Visitors can...
by jianyong | Oct 4, 2016 | Themed Attractions
Originally intended as a museum to showcase the history of Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), the Singapore Discovery Center today gives an interesting glimpse into Singaporean history. Recently, the center has undergone a major expansion and redevelopment of its...
by jianyong | Oct 4, 2016 | Parks & Gardens
The Singapore Botanic Gardens are located close to the bustling city and serve as a peaceful sanctuary. This idyllic garden sits on 130 acres (52 ha) of land and is dotted with lakes inhabited by swans, ducks, and turtles. The park is excellent for a stroll around its...
by jianyong | Oct 4, 2016 | Museums
A bronze statue of two schoolboys with 17th century saint John Baptiste de la Salle stands above the porch of the Singapore Art Museum, a reminder that until 1987 this was St. Joseph’s Institution, a Catholic boys school. Today, the building is a...
by jianyong | Oct 4, 2016 | Islets
Sentosa Island was once called Balakang Mati, which means “behind the dead” in Malay. One of the theories about the origins of this name speaks of a mysterious disease that claimed the lives of nearly all the original settlers. The British used the island...
