by jianyong | Oct 3, 2016 | Religious
Popularly known as the Temple of a Thousand Lights, Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya was built by Vuttisasara, a Thai monk. The temple has a Thai wat design, embellished with a mix of Chinese and Indian influences. To the left of the entrance is an ebony and mother-of-pearl...
by jianyong | Oct 3, 2016 | Heritage
A legendary hotel and a national monument, Raffles, which opened in 1887, is a tranquil haven of white, veranda-enclosed, colonial-style buildings with terra-cotta tiled, pitched roofs. It was once the venue for grand colonial balls and dances, and its guest list...
by jianyong | Oct 3, 2016 | Islets
Singapore’s second largest offshore island, Pulau Ubin, which sits in the Johor Strait between Changi and the mouth of the Johor River, is perhaps the last place left for a peek into the rustic atmosphere of Singapore as it was in the 1960s. A Malay and Chinese...
by jianyong | Oct 3, 2016 | Heritage
An upscale neighborhood of traditional residences, plush boutiques, and pricey eateries today, Peranakan Place and Emerald Hill were originally granted in 1845 to Englishman William Cuppage, an officer in the postal service. Emerald Hill was later acquired by the...
by jianyong | Oct 3, 2016 | Famous Districts
Stretching from Tanglin Mall to Plaza Singapura. the range and scale of retail outlets on Orchard Road make it not just an exemplary shopping experience but tourist marvel as well. Shady trees dot the road between malls and department stores. including...
