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ZOUK SINGAPORE
2007-04-26 14:34:00
Zouk (17, Jiak Kim Street, 7382988). This hugely popular club, which has been compared with some of the best in Europe, plays mainly House music to a mostly young crowd. Zouk's music is spun by its seven resident DJs, while regular live acts from visiting artistes - such as Galliano, Chemical Brothers, Heart and Kylie Minogue -- are an added draw. Wednesday is Mambo Jambo night, when the club shakes off its techno garb and plays a mix of 70s to 90s pop.For those with an aversion to heavy Techno, the Zouk establishment also houses Velvet Underground, where the crowd is slightly older and the music is mainly Soul and Garage. The mood here is sophisticated and futuristic: the walls are adorned in velvet and hung with original modern art works, and the furniture has a Bauhaus feel.Adjoining the Zouk main building is Phuture, where the music is a more eclectic mixture of Trip Hop, Drum 'n' Bass and Down Tempo. The décor is a futuristic, space-agey blend of steel, liquids-in-glass-vial...
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NIGHTLIFE AT MOHAMMED SULTAN ROAD SINGAPORE
2007-04-26 14:31:00
Wong San's (No 12, 7384024). The décor here revels in its Chinese warehouse-like ambience -- scarred wooden furniture, antique calendars, faded photos of a bygone era. The crowd is hip and young, the music pop and retro. There are monthly parties that play around a theme, such as - what else? - The World of Suzie Wong.Madam Wong's (No 28/29, 8340107), which is swamped every Friday night. There's a rumour that the place is haunted by Madam Wong, but that doesn't seem to worry the people jiving to the retro music on the dance floor. The clientele is definitely on the young side. Expect lots of dancing on table-tops. Sugar (No 13, 8351693) is a funky place to be. One of the few gay clubs in Sing apore , this nightspot stands at the cutting-edge of hip and draws in a more creative and avant garde crowd. Sugar is also known for changing its décor every few months - a recent makeover had make-believe chickens, plucked and headless, hanging from the walls.Siam Supperclub for a more upmar...
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NIGHTLIFE AT ORCHARD ROAD SINGAPORE
2007-04-26 14:30:00
Venom (Pacific Plaza Penthouse, 9 Scotts Road , 7347677) boasts a state-of-the-art dance floor and a sweeping view of Orchard Road. The theme changes every night, and the music ranges from pop to retro to house. The crowd -- well-heeled and chic.Brix (Basement Level, 10-12 Scotts Road 7307107), which is situated in the luxurious Grand Hyatt Hotel. The underground place is lit up with candles, and the décor is warm and woody. The pub's resident band plays every day, and the place also has a great wine bar. Another trendy spot is Bar None (320 Orchard Road, 831 4656) at The Marriot Hotel. Bar None's resident band, Energy, is often said to be Sing apore 's best homegrown music group.Sparks (391, Orchard Road, Ngee Ann City Shopping Centre, 7356133). This huge entertainment complex houses a dance floor where retro music booms loud and clear, as well as many karaoke rooms. If you've never tried karaoke, there's no better time to do so. The rooms are bookable by the hour, and sound-proo...
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Boat Quay and Clarke Quay SINGAPORE
2007-04-26 14:26:00
Boat Quay and Clarke Quay are dotted with restaurants as well as pubs, so the mood here is slightly laid-back and the crowd mixed. Patronised by serious party-goers, but also people just out for a pint after work, couples chatting over a leisurely dinner, and tourists. Harry's Bar (No 28, 5383029), Sing apore 's best-known jazz joint. The life jazz here is of the more classic variety, although sometimes the music branches out to acid jazz. Harry's is a popular haunt of expatriates, especially those working in the towering skyscrapers nearby. Nick Leeson, the infamous trader who brought down England's Barings Bank, frequented Harry's. They've concocted a drink there in his honour - it's called the Bankbreaker. Molly Malone's (42, Circular Road, 5345100) an Irish pub and grill that won the Newsweek International World's Best Bar accolade in 1996. The décor is so authentically Irish that you'd be forgiven for thinking yourself in Ireland, while the mood is friendly and mellow. ...
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KOWLOON BARS
2007-04-23 10:31:00
Felix: This modern style restaurant/bar is found atop the Peninsula Hotel, as you can expect it is a little pricey but for those that aren't paying for a room at the hotel with Harbour View, you have to visit. The view is simply stunning 28 floors up you look over the harbour and over the rest of Kowloon to the other. It attracts different crowds, tourists, local yuppies, and those that enjoy the food but mainly the view. If you are a man you HAVE to try the toilets here, don't ask why, just do it.Someplace Else: Can be found in the basement of the Sheraton and is a very "hot" or "in" place of late. They have the busiest happy hour we have ever seen in Hong Kong, which offers you buy one get one from 5 pm until 8 pm, if you ask the waiter he will even bring the second when you finish the first, which is nice so it does not get warm. They even have live music during this time. The disco music starts at around 11 pm, and is very popular with locals, expats and tourists. They do serv...
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KOWLOON BARS OVERVIEW
2007-04-23 10:28:00
Kowloon is basically the name for the mainland in other words not the Island of Hong Kong, only a short strip of water in the harbour separates the two and this gap seems to be getting smaller all the time. Most of the best bars on this side are in Tsimshatsui which is the first MTR stop of you are coming from the Island. Their are really some great bars on this side, and you should not miss out on giving them a try. There is even a smaller version of Lan Kwai Fong (in Central), at Knutsford Terrace, although it is difficult to get much smaller than that splatter of assorted yet very good bars. There are some good restaurants and bars that can be found there though such as Bahama Mama's, the Whale Pub and Chaser's. Read our Review of Knutsford Terrace. There are still some of the old "Wanchai/Suzie Wong" style bars in TST on Ashley Road, such as the Red Lion Inn, and Ned Kelly's Last Stand but to be honest you are better off trying your chances in one of the regular bars featured...
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WANCHAI BARS - part 4
2007-04-23 10:26:00
Big Apple: Has now changed its name but was once THE late scene in Hong Kong, it still does get very busy, this is one disco though that has attracted more than its fare share of prostitutes. They play good music and often have a live DJ and band.New Makati: Highly recommendable. This disco/bar is a great place to come and is always one of the first of its bunch to get busy early. They play great music and the women are very friendly . Neptune II: Neptune I has closed and now this is probably one of the busiest of the 'discos' of its type in Wanchai. Get's busy late and on Sunday afternoons and can be a very fun place.
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WANCHAI BARS - part 3
2007-04-23 10:22:00
ING:is the just renovated Manhattan Club which is in the New World Renaissance View Hotel. It opened after enormous renovations 18 December 1999, and now is much more spacious, and has a great feel to it. The music is good, and they are very popular with locals and expats alike. They have excellent Karaoke facilities if you are into that.Amnesia: not too far from Lan Kwai Fong in Hollywood Road is a great place to go if you enjoy trance, techno etc. Go Late. This is where a lot of people go after the traditional bars in Lan Kwai Fong close. It has been known to shut its doors at 6 am. It is relatively expensive but has a great atmopshere and a great decor.The Jazz Club: next to Lan Kwai Fong in the California Entertainment Building caters well to the jazz loving crowd.
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WANCHAI BARS - part 2
2007-04-23 10:19:00
Chinatown: A popular place to meet after work with drinks priced around HK$ 34 for a pint of Tetley. The decor is rather loud, but it has a good atmosphere, and has table and chairs outside.Coyote: On the main Lockhart Road, close to the Wanchai MTR station. Again this is a very poular haunt for after work gatherings. They play good music in the evenings. Dusk Till Dawn: Previously Rick Cafe, this is very popular with expats, and some Philippina, and Thai women. The happy hour is excellent and runs from 5:30 to 8:30, with a pint of Tetleys only costing 35 HK$. Later on though the crowd can be very mixed, and it really very much depends on the quality of the band that are playing. The quality does vary, but it is definitely worth popping in to check it out. Joe Bananas: Still there and doing a lot of food promotions of late. A good venue.The Viceroy: in the Sun Hung Kai Centre is a hot stop if you are into Latin.La Placita: in Times Square (not far from Causeway Bay) is also a gre...
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WANCHAI BARS - part 1
2007-04-23 10:16:00
Carnegies: One of the first Irish bars, or so we thought until a reader kindly pointed out that it is not actually an Irish bar and is owned by Scotts! Either way it was one of the first bars in Hong Kong to import draught Guinness into Hong Kong. It is a very nice bar with a split level, mezzanine style. Frequented by expats and locals alike it is a good place to meet, if not a little cramped when busy times. Carnegies often features live football and other sporting events.Delaneys: Another Irish bar, with a great atmosphere. This bar is big it even has one of those gigantic tv sets to show live sporting events. In fact if you are a sports fanatic they even show different events on different tvs when there is a clash in the time table. That way you won't miss the rugby while you watch the football or whatever. They serve very healthy portions food in good Irish tradition. Try the Nachos but unless you have the appetite of a horse we don't recommend a main course. Great bar. Th...
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Hongkong Clubbing and Nightlife Overview
2007-04-23 10:08:00
The Island is split up in two major entertainment districts, Lan Kwai Fong (Central) and Wanchai, although there are some off shoots such as Causeway Bay. The former has and is traditionally the more "decent" the one frequented by expats and locals alike. It can be found in Central on rising streets that have definitely caused a few injuries to those among us who had a little too much to drink, all the bars are closely located, and there is a great ambiance around with so many people in such close confines. Wanchai on the other hand is the famous Suzy Wong area of Hong Kong. Although there still is a Suzy Wong bar there it is not the original, however there is still an abundance of Neon signs and plenty of scouts trying to attract you in to see the dancing girls that are made up mainly of Thais, Philippinas, Koreans, Chinese and others from around the region.Wanchai is changing, there are a lot of excellent places in Wanchai, namely Carnegies, Delaneys, Twighlight Zone, Strawberry, ...
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SHOPPING PLACES in SINGAPORE
2007-04-21 02:17:00
Tudor Court131 Tanglin Road Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)This charming row of Tudor-front shops offers shoppers a variety of antiques and home furnishings. Wheelock Place501 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6738 8660 Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)Marks & Spencer, the British chain, occupies two floors of this building. The second biggest US bookstore chain, Borders, offers everything for the reader at the ground level Urban Warehouse228 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6737 4488 Nearest MRT station: Somerset (NS23)It's a stone's throw from the Somerset MRT station and true to its name, it is an urban warehouse with goods on sale everyday. Bring home your choice of fashionwear, shoes, bags, knickknacks and things for the home, and enjoy super value for your money here. Wisma Atria 435 Orchard Road Tel : (65) 6235 2103 Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)The Japanese department store, Isetan, fills one end of this distinctive blue complex while a mix of boutiques fills the other end. You'l...
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List of Shopping Places in ORCHARD ROAD
2007-04-21 02:14:00
Shaw Centre1 Scotts Road Tel: (65) 6737 9080 Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22) Not to be confused with Shaw Towers on Beach Road, Shaw Centre is located along Scotts Road. Tourists are usually drawn to this complex for interesting curios at Ming Blue and rosewood furniture at Singapore Woodcraft. Also in the same building are local boutiques, Avana and Tyan, elegant furniture shops, and the designer store Rolf Benz. Feeling peckish? Drop by Les Amis, an award-winning restaurant, for fine French dining.Shaw House350 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6235 1150 Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)A favourite haunt among Japanese expatriates, Japanese department store, Isetan, occupies four floors of this complex including a well-stocked supermarket packed with Japanese snacks, noodles, sushi and other grocery items. Designer shops like Max & Co and Trussardi share the same premises, along with one of Singapore's most popular cineplexes, Lido.Specialists' Shop ping Centre277 Orchard Road Tel...
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List of Shopping Places in ORCHARD ROAD
2007-04-21 02:12:00
Palais Renaissance390 Orchard RoadNearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)This imposing complex is worth a visit whether to splurge on beautiful designer brands, or if only to admire the splendid interior. It houses a superb range of prestigious designer boutiques including DKNY, Gianni Versace, Prada, The Link and Jim Thompson. Park Mall9 Park Mall Tel: (65) 6339 4031Nearest MRT station: Dhoby Ghaut (NE6 / NS24)With over 45 shops focusing on home furniture and furnishings, you?re bound to find something perfect for your home! Plaza Singapura68 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6332 9298Nearest MRT station: Dhoby Ghaut (NE6 / NS24)As the first multi-storey shopping mall to be built in Singapore in 1974, Plaza Singapura is a sentimental favourite among locals. This one-stop lifestyle shopping mall features a Carrefour, John Little, Marks & Spencer, Best Denki, cineplex, fashion, music, home furnishing and a wide range of food and beverage outlets. Plaza Singapura is linked with the existing Dhoby ...
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List of Shopping Places in ORCHARD ROAD
2007-04-21 02:09:00
OG Orchard Point160 Orchard Road Orchard Point Singapore 238842Tel: (65) 6317 2222 Nearest MRT station: Somerset (NS23)When you are in Singapore?s world-renown shopping belt, OG Orchard Point is a must stop. OG is a household name in Singapore. OG is our one-stop family store, for the young and forever young. OG has grown so hip. Whether you are looking for fashion, jewellery, cosmetics, watches, toys, good food, something for the home or anything else, you?re bound to get excellent value at OG.Orchard Emerald218 Orchard RoadNearest MRT station: Somerset (NS23)Some of the better known goods sold in this small green centre include Sony electronics and a mix of branded sportswear. You wouldn't want to miss Icon, a boutique with some of the hippest clothes in town.Orchard Plaza150 Orchard Road Nearest MRT station: Somerset (NS23)This complex is full of value-for-money tailors, hair salons and make-up specialists. Custom-made ladies shoes can also be ordered from several shops.Orchard ...
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List of Shopping Places in ORCHARD ROAD
2007-04-21 02:07:00
Meridien Shop ping Centre100 Orchard Road Nearest MRT station: Somerset (NS23)A wide selection of fashion and accessory boutiques is located here, with a food court at ground floor. Midpoint Orchard220 Orchard Road Nearest MRT station: Somerset (NS23)An interesting mix of outlets are located here, selling sporting goods, gold jewellery, bridal gowns, fur coats and jackets. Ngee Ann City391 Orchard Road Tel: (65) 6739 9323 Nearest MRT station: Orchard (NS22)It will take you more than a day to completely browse through this massive complex which won the Tourism Awards 2002, Best Shopping Experience - Shopping Centre. Besides the Japanese giant chain store, Takashimaya, there are over 100 specialty stores retailing sports items, stationery, electronics and electrical, jewellery and designer clothes. Popular US label Guess?, Hugo Boss Woman, Spain's Zara and Mango fashion labels and Australia's Country Road are just some of the many international boutiques here. Or drop by Kinokuniya, ...
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MONGKOK HONGKONG
2007-04-19 00:22:00
There is more than a bit of the Wild West in Mongkok but this is the place for rock-bottom deals on anything from fashion to mobile phones and electrical appliances. Take the MTR E2 exit and walk into Yau Shing Commercial Centre on your left. There are six floors selling cameras, digital videos, DVD players and other appliances. On the 16th floor you have Global Audio ,Veto, Radio Unison , Super King International , Yau Shing. Prices vary but do bargain stoutly. Some products here do not have warranties so do check this aspect as well.If you?re in a rush, pop into a Broadway or Fortress in Sai Yeung Choi Street and you?ll certainly find your gadget. Or try Wing Shing Photo Supplies Co. Walk along Nelson Street, and the first street parallel to Sai Yeung Choi is the Ladies Market where you?ll find bargain clothes, bags, toys, VCDs, fake Rolex watches and so on. The next parallel street is Fa Yuen Street South, which specialises in sports shoes and sportswear.At the MTR Argyle Street ...
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TSIM SHA TSUI HONGKONG
2007-04-19 00:14:00
Tsimshatsui is well known for brand shopping, especially around the vicinity of five-star hotels like The Peninsula, Langham (formerly Great Eagle) and the Marco Polo Hong kong Hotel. Harbour City is a huge shopping mall with conglomerates like Lane Crawford, City?super and Facesss. Langham Place, Mongkok Facesss is a giant store that brings nearly all the notable skincare and cosmetic brands in one place. City?super offers food-court style dining but at fancier prices. Nip in for a rest and a bite. For cards and wrapping paper check out Paper?N Things and Papyrus. There are also quite a few children?s wear and toy stores in Harbour City. Places include Nicholas & Bears , Oshkosh B'Gosh, Chickeeduck, Kingkow Toys R Us and more. Take a look at Hysteric Mini for some cute-to-funky kids? clothes from Japan ? at Gucci prices.Across the road at Silvercord, you?ll find an extravaganza outlet and an I.T. Sale Shop . The latter offers 70 to 80 percent off on the last season?s offerings. Oth...

HONGKONG DISNEYLAND
2007-04-17 00:19:00
Hong Kong Disneyland , the fifth and most recent Magic Kingdom style park in the world, is located on reclaimed land in Penny's Bay, Lantau Island. After years of negotiations and construction, the park finally opened to visitors on September 12, 2005. Officially, the park is able to handle a maximum of 34,000 visitors daily.The park consists of four themed lands similar to those found in the other Disneyland parks around the world. They are Main Street, U.S.A., Adventureland, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland. Adventureland in Hong Kong Disneyland is the biggest one among all the Disneyland parks.Although the park is the smallest Disneyland in the world, the park has announced the planned opening of two new attractions in the summer of 2007. In addition, the classic Disney attraction, "it's a small world," will open in early 2008. The park will continue to expand by adding more new attractions in the future. After completing the expansion, the park will be able to handle 10 million vis...
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VICTORIA PEAK HONGKONG
2007-04-16 07:31:00
If Hong Kong is a city of jade during the day, it becomes a luminous pearl with a sea of lights twinkling in the streets after dark. Victor ia Peak is a good location to view its night scene. Being 554 meters (about 1,817.6 feet) above sea level, Victoria Peak is the highest point within Hong Kong and occupies the western part of the island.How to reach Victoria Peak? Tourists can take the Peak Tram, a pleasant ride ascending the mountain. The tram has been in operation for over one hundred years, and to date, no accidents have ever occurred. Your journey aboard the tram will take eight minutes and upon reaching the summit you will see a seven storied building in the shape of a ship. This is the Peak Tower in which there are several attractions namely, Madame Tussauds Hong Kong, Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium, and the Peak Explorer Motion Simulator.Viewing Hong Kong at night is a must! The panoramic vista is one of the most beautiful night scenes in the world so a visit to t...
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Aberdeen in Hongkong Island
2007-04-16 06:55:00
On one of the southern tips of Hong Kong Island , Aberdeen is the largest satellite town with a population of about sixty thousand. It was a pirates' den two centuries ago and later turned into a simple fishing village. In recent years, with local high-rise building developments, Aberdeen has modernized, and now it becomes a vibrant waterfront resort for people from metropolitan Hong Kong.Hundreds of junks and sampans, old-fashioned boats serve as floating homes for thousands of people. They crowd in the narrow harbor, dramatically juxtaposed against a modern high-rise building that spreads up the nearby hillsides. If you were lucky, warm-hearted fishers would invite you onto their dwellings, from where you can glimpse the life of the boat-people. If no invitation forthcoming, you can always take a sampan ride yourself. Butdo place caution and safety first. You should take rides only with licensed operators.Besides experiencing the traditional life of boat-dwellers, you may also enj...
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SENTOSA ISLAND SINGAPORE
2007-04-12 18:05:00
Sentosa will take at least one whole day if you want to visit the various amusement sites. It's also a great place to stay overnight, to soak in the beach holiday mood and be away from the hustle and bustle of the city. There are camping grounds, a hostel and two luxury resorts, the Beaufort Sentosa and the Shangri-La Sentosa Resort.Going to Sentosa Island is all part of the fun if you go there by cable-car or ferry. The cable-car service is from the World Trade Centre, and you will get a good bird's eye view of Mount Faber, one of Sing apore highest points, during the ride.For SGD120, you can also experience a romantic "sky" dinner for two aboard the cable car on Friday and Saturday nights. Ferry rides, another enjoyable way to get to Sentosa, are also available from the World Trade Centre. Alternatively, you could take one of the special buses running to-and-fro the mainland and Sentosa. You can take Sentosa Bus Service E from Orchard Road, Service C from Tiong Bahru MRT, or Serv...
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SENTOSA'S UNDERWATER WORLD SINGAPORE
2007-04-12 18:01:00
Sentosa's Underwater World , probably the most popular attraction on the island, draws in huge crowds every day. Touted as Asia's most exciting tropical oceanarium, it has an 80-metre transparent acrylic tunnel which allows you to view over 2,500 sea creatures in close proximity.Being transported through the tunnel by a travellator, you get the impression of having stepped under water, deep into the ocean. Fearsome sharks, gigantic stingrays, moray eels, turtles, seadragons and fishes of all sizes, stripes and colours swim next to, and over you.Be sure to catch the latest additions to the Underwater World family -- pink dolphins, electric eels, a dugong and piranhas. Don't miss feeding time, when a diver offers small fish to swarms of hungry sea creatures. At the entrance of the oceanarium is a "touch" pool, where you may stick your hand underwater and feel the sealife. Underwater World opens daily from 9 am to 9 PM Admission is SGD13 for adults and SGD7 for children below 12
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ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS SINGAPORE
2007-04-12 17:59:00
Singapore's Zoological Garden s, at 80 Mandai Lake Road (tel: 2693411), is well worth a visit, even - or especially- for those who feel that zoos are gloomy affairs featuring caged animals. The zoo has won accolades from around the world for its "open concept" in displaying its animals - wherever possible, carefully hidden moats replace bars, and the creatures are made to feel as close to their natural habitat as possible. You can be walking in a grove of trees and find long-tailed macaques chattering overhead! The more popular exhibits are the Primate Kingdom, Wild Africa, the polar bears and the pygmy hippos. There's an area for kids called Children's World, where children can pat domesticated animals, see a cow-milking demonstration and watch sheep dogs round up sheep. You can also choose to have breakfast or tea with the zoo's celebrity orangutans for an additional SGD13 per adult and SGD10.30 per child.There are also regular animal shows, with the Primate & Reptile show ...
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NIGHT SAFARI SINGAPORE
2007-04-12 17:55:00
The first of its kind in the world, Sing apore 's renowned Night Safari offers you a chance to view nocturnal animals from all over the world, at close range and as close to their natural settings as possible. A visit to this unique safari is highly recommended. Situated right next to the Zoological Gardens at 80, Mandai Lake Road, the Night Safari (tel: 2693411) is a 40-hectare site of secondary forest and is home to some 1,000 animals representing about 100 species. It opens at 7.30 pm nightly until midnight, but because the entrance queues (especially during weekends) is sometimes so long, it is best to go there a bit earlier.The park is divided into various habitats, such as Malaysian rainforest, Indian jungle, or African sahara. You can choose to walk along the many well-lit trails in the park, where you will get a unique, close-up view of the nocturnal animals. Or you can hop onto a tram, which will take you on a 45-minute loop around the park, with guided commentary in English...
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MANDAI ORCHID GARDENS SINGAPORE
2007-04-12 17:52:00
If you're an orchid enthusiast, the Mandai Orchid Garden s (Tel: 2691036), next to the Zoological Gardens at Mandai Lake Road, are a must. These gardens are the centre of Sing apore 's thriving orchid industry, and boasts four hectares of the fragile and beautiful plants. Let the Orchid Gift Box Service deliver the flowers to your loved ones to any address in the world.The gardens are open from 8.30 am to 5.30 PM daily, and admission is SGD2 for adults and SGD0.50 for children.
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JURONG BIRD PARK SINGAPORE
2007-04-12 17:49:00
Another beautiful animal park built around the "open concept" is Jurong Bird Park (2, Jurong Hill, Tel: 2650022), which showcases more than 8,000 birds of 600 species from around the world. This 20-hectare park has specially-designed aviaries made to resemble the birds' natural habitats as much as possible.Walk through the park and you will spot cockatoos, macaws, cassowaries, eagles, peacocks, parrots, hornbills and birds of paradise. Night birds like owls and kiwis can be found at the nocturnal sanctuary. You can even watch penguins swimming in their air-conditioned aquarium, or spot humming birds in action in the Hummingbird Gallery.There's also a huge manmade waterfall at the end of the park, where you can watch lories and starlings swoop down for their feed. For a bird's eye view of the park, we recommend you take the 10-minute Panorail ride, where you can watch the attractions from an aerial vantage point. Several interesting bird shows are held daily, such as the World of ...
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JURONG REPTILE PARK SINGAPORE
2007-04-12 17:47:00
This is Southeast Asia's largest reptile park, featuring over 50 species of reptiles including crocodiles, komodo dragons, snakes and tortoises. There are reptile shows at 11.45 am and and 2 pm on weekdays, with an extra show at 4 PM on weekends and public holidays. You can also watch the crocodiles being fed, or have your photo taken with snakes and other scaly creatures. The Jurong Reptile Park (241, Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim, tel: 2618866) is right next to the Jurong Bird Park. It's open from 9 am to 6 PM daily, and admission is SGD7 for adults and SGD3.50 for children and seniors.
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EAST COAST PARK SINGAPORE
2007-04-12 17:46:00
This large area of reclaimed land along Sing apore 's eastern coastline is where many Singaporeans come to rest and relax during the weekends. There's a long stretch of parkland here where you can cycle, roller-blade or jog along the specially-built paths. The beach is where people laze, while you can also go sailing, para-sailing or weightboarding in the sea. Stalls which rent bicycles, canoes and sailboards can be found along the park and beach. If you wish to go bowling, or play a bit of squash or mini golf, the East Coast Recreation Centre's the place to go. You will also find many restaurants, fast food outlets and hawker stalls here. For a really good dinner of black-pepper crabs and chili crabs, head for the UDMC Seafood Centre, which is further down the parkway at East Coast Lagoon
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Chinese and Japanese Gardens SINGAPORE
2007-04-12 17:42:00
The Chinese and Japan ese Garden s are off Yuan Ching Road, and adjoin Jurong Bird Park. Each garden covers 13.5 hectares. The Chinese Garden, which occupies the island on Jurong Lake, is done in the classical Northern Chinese Imperial style.Stroll around the Chinese Garden and take in the majestic stone lions at the entrance, the stoneboat, the towering pagodas and the statue of Confucius. Marvel at the rockeries in the Garden of Romance and breathe in the smell of the culinary and medicinal herbs in the Herb Garden. The most interesting section of the Chinese Gardens is the Suzhou-styled penjing, or bonsai, garden. This section houses some 2,000 pots of penjing and is a must for bonsai buffs.Across the Double Beauty Bridge are the Japanese Gardens, which are more minimalist in style. You'll find serene gardens, zig-zag bridges, pebbled pathways, stone lanterns and traditional summer houses here.The Japanese and Chinese Gardens are open from 9 am to 7 PM daily, with last admission a...
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