by jianyong | Oct 3, 2016 | Famous Districts
Kampong Glam is the focal point of Muslim life in Singapore. Its name is derived from the Malay words kampung or village, and gelam. a tree that once grew abundantly in the area. In 1819. the area was given to Sultan Hussein Shah as part of a treaty by which Singapore...
by jianyong | Oct 3, 2016 | Animal Attractions
Over 8,000 birds of more than 600 species from all over the world, including exotic and endangered birds, can be seen at Jurong Bird Park. The park has four aviaries, including the Waterfall Aviary, the world’s largest walk-in aviary. Here, visitors can walk...
by jianyong | Oct 3, 2016 | Heritage
Istana Kampong Glam was the official royal residence of Sultan Hussein Shah who ceded the sovereign rights of Singapore to the British. As part of this historic agreement, the Sultan built a wooden palace in 1820 and named the area Kota Raja, or the King’s...
by jianyong | Oct 3, 2016 | Themed Attractions
This landscaped park has picturesque surroundings, carp ponds, and statues depicting aspects of Chinese folklore. Established by the Haw brothers with the fortune they made from Tiger Balm, their camphor and menthol remedy, this theme park is based on Chinese legends...
by jianyong | Oct 3, 2016 | Heritage
Originally the Teutonia Club for German expatriates in the early 1900s, the Goodwood Park Hotel was declared enemy property and seized by the government when World War I broke out in 1914. In 1929, the club was converted into a hotel. Designed by j. BidweII, the...
