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Oct07

In the heart of Singapore’s China Town

Published by Asya in Asia, Chillin, Hotels, Restaurants, Singapore, Urban Tourism

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Chic modern design, great facilities… Located on the edge of China Town, this exotic boutique hotel gives easy access to shopping, entertainment and nightlife areas. The lobby with furniture dating back to the 1920’s showcases the imaginative possibility of this blend between old and new. The New Majestic Hotel Singapore is a convenient 20 minute drive from the airport and a 5 minute drive from the city center.
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Aug26

Telok Blangah Hill Park

Published by misha in Asia, Hiking, Parks, Photos, Relaxing, Sightseeings, Singapore, Travel Stories, Walking

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Telok Blangah Hill Park is located in Singapore, and giving you the very rare experience of viewing towering treetops from a monkey’s perspective. The pathways and suspension bridges are anything but rickety though. By the way many of them are elegant works of art and architectural precision.
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Aug11

The Fountain of Wealth, Singapore

Published by Asya in Asia, Chillin, Monuments, Photos, Sightseeings, Singapore, Travel Stories, Urban Tourism, Walking

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This is the largest fountain in the world, with a base area of 1,683 sq. m. The fountain is a brilliant architecture’s work fused with modern concepts. It is anchored by a convention centre – Suntec City that forms the wrist of the left hand. The five office buildings represent its thumb and fingers. The fountain stands majestically at the palm of the hand, symbolizing the Chinese saying “to hold the wealth of the world in one’s hand”.
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Jun01

Spectacular Bridges

Published by misha in China, Hiking, Japan, Papua New Guinea, Photos, Singapore, Travel Stories, United States of America

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This is Beipanjiang River Railroad Bridge located in Guizhou, China. The bridge is a huge railway bridge that was built as part of the much larger ‘guizhou-shuibai railway project and connects two mountains. Its highest point is 918ft above the ground. The bridge has succeeded in connecting 2 of the country’s poorest areas.
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Apr24

Singapore luxury hotel

Published by Asya in Asia, Hotels, Relaxing, Singapore, Swimming, Urban Tourism

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 Naumi is a boutique hotel in the heart of Singapore, only 20 km from the airport. It’s nearby to National Museum of Singapore, Botanical Garden, Little India, Chinatown, Arab and Bugis Street.
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Apr16

The Fullerton hotel, Singapore

Published by iv in Asia, Fitness&Gym, History, Hotels, Monuments, Photos, Relaxing, Restaurants, Shopping, Singapore, Spa, Swimming, Travel Stories

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Built in 1928, the historic neo-classical Fullerton Building was transformed into a 400-room luxury hotel in 2001. Located in the Civic District, the five-star building is 12 minutes from the Singapore Cruise Centre at Harbour Front and 10 minutes from the Malayan Railway Station.
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Apr13

Singapore Arts Festival

Published by misha in Arts, Asia, Cultural, Events, Photos, Singapore, Urban Tourism

Singapore Arts Festival is the biggest cultural event on Singapore’s arts calendar with artists from dozens of countries. It features  hundreds of activities – a 4-week infusion of performances and events that inspires and captures the public imagination of the city. The festival first started in 1977 as a national arts festival celebrating the local arts activities of Singapore’s various communities. During the decades, the Festival has a crucial catalytic role in the development of the artistic and cultural life of Singapore.
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