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2013

DAMCO International Graduate Program

GUIDE TO SINGAPORE

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Contents

Introduction to Singapore ......................................................................................................... 5

Facts about Singapore (http://www.yoursingapore.com) ...................................................... 6

Weather and Climate ................................................................................................................ 6

Money conversion: Prevailing currency, Exchange rates ........................................................ 6

Changi Airport ........................................................................................................................... 7

Getting around Singapore ......................................................................................................... 7

MRT (Travel across the Island with SMRT) ............................................................................. 7

Bus (Singapore’s bus services network) ................................................................................. 7

Taxi (the most convenient way around) ................................................................................. 8

Communication ......................................................................................................................... 8

Medication and Health ............................................................................................................. 9

Routine check upon arrival ..................................................................................................... 9

Availability of medicines in Singapore .................................................................................... 9

Safety ......................................................................................................................................... 9

Emergency Numbers to Call .................................................................................................... 10

Other General Info .................................................................................................................. 11

Time ...................................................................................................................................... 11

Clothing ................................................................................................................................ 11

Food & Water ....................................................................................................................... 11

Electricity Socket .................................................................................................................. 12

Shopping hours .................................................................................................................... 12

Language .............................................................................................................................. 12

Law of the Land ....................................................................................................................... 12

Littering ................................................................................................................................ 12

Chewing gum ........................................................................................................................ 13

Smoking ................................................................................................................................ 13

Religion & Etiquette ............................................................................................................. 13

Behaviour and Dress Code ................................................................................................... 14

Photography ......................................................................................................................... 14

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Alcohol .................................................................................................................................. 14

Drugs ..................................................................................................................................... 14

Singapore Customs .............................................................................................................. 15

Malls and Other Attractions ................................................................................................... 15

ION Orchard ......................................................................................................................... 15

FestiveWalk™ at Resorts World™ Sentosa ......................................................................... 15

Changi Airport ...................................................................................................................... 15

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands® .................................................................................... 15

Suntec City Mall ................................................................................................................... 16

Mandarin Gallery ................................................................................................................. 16

Funan Digitalife Mall ............................................................................................................ 16

Bugis Junction ...................................................................................................................... 16

313@somerset ..................................................................................................................... 16

Park Mall .............................................................................................................................. 16

Paragon................................................................................................................................. 16

Palais Renaissance ............................................................................................................... 16

Orchard Central .................................................................................................................... 16

Ngee Ann City ....................................................................................................................... 16

Mustafa Centre .................................................................................................................... 17

Marina Square ...................................................................................................................... 17

Knightsbridge ....................................................................................................................... 17

Joo Chiat Complex ................................................................................................................ 17

Golden Mile Complex .......................................................................................................... 17

Far East Shopping Centre ..................................................................................................... 17

Delfi Orchard ........................................................................................................................ 17

City Square Mall ................................................................................................................... 17

Centrepoint .......................................................................................................................... 17

Scotts Square ........................................................................................................................ 17

Tanglin Shopping Centre ...................................................................................................... 18

The Heeren ........................................................................................................................... 18

VivoCity ................................................................................................................................ 18

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Wisma Atria .......................................................................................................................... 18

Plaza Singapura .................................................................................................................... 18

Raffles City Shopping Centre ............................................................................................... 18

Top Places to visit in SG .......................................................................................................... 19

Campus Location Map ............................................................................................................. 21

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INTRODUCTION TO SINGAPORE

Singapore is a sovereign state, The Republic of Singapore is a Commonwealth country

located at the tip of the Malaysian peninsula occupying an area of 622 square kilometres.

Singapore was formerly part of Malaysia which later gained independence from Britain in

1957. Eight years later in 1965, Singapore broke away from Malaysia and become a

sovereign state in its own right. Because of its close past connections with Britain, the

business language remains English and the English common law system applies.

(http://www.sovereigngroup.com/contact-sovereign/worldwide-

offices/asia/singapore.htm)

The English name of Singapore is derived from the Malay word Singapura .(Lion City), hence

the customary reference to the nation as the Lion City.

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore)

Within 45 years of independence, Singapore has emerged as a globally connected,

multicultural and cosmopolitan city-state. Singapore’s population currently stands at 4.99

million, with about 1.79 million non-Singaporeans - about 1 in every 3 residents are

foreigners residing in Singapore. The country also has one of the highest per capita GDP in

Asia, exceeding US$30,000 in less than a generation.

Singapore’s cultural mix reflects the nation’s history as an island of immigrants since its

founding by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819. Like the welcome extended to the early

immigrants who flocked to Singapore from China and India during the 19th and early 20th

centuries, Singapore continues to embrace global talent who want to make a difference

here.

With an open-door policy towards global talent, innovation and trade, Singapore presents

many opportunities for pioneers, entrepreneurs and aspiring individuals and families. The

diverse communities make up Singapore’s unique and vibrant culture, with people from all

over the world calling Singapore their home.

(https://home-in-singapore.sg/Default.aspx?tabid=2498)

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FACTS ABOUT SINGAPORE (HTTP://WWW.YOURSINGAPORE.COM)

Population 5 million

Currency 1 Singapore Dollar (SGD) = 0.82 USD

Website http://www.yoursingapore.com

Newspaper The Straits Times

Languages English, Malay, Chinese and Tamil

Tourist information

Singapore Tourism Board

Address

1 Orchard Spring Lane Singapore 247729

Tel: +65 6736 6622

WEATHER AND CLIMATE

The average temperature is between 25 ˚Celsius and 31 ˚Celsius

True to its Southeast Asian location, Singapore is characterised by a hot and humid climate.

Located just 1 degree north of the equator, it quite naturally enjoys

a tropical/equatorial climate. The island does not have clear-cut seasons like summer,

spring, autumn and winter. The weather is warm and humid all year round. Rainfall is almost

an everyday phenomenon, even during the non-monsoon period. These brief showers are

usually quite refreshing, as they provide respite from the sun.

Due to its geographical location and maritime exposure, Singapore’s climate is characterized

by uniform temperature and pressure, high humidity and abundant rainfall.. Thunderstorms

occur on 40% of all days. Relative humidity is in the range of 70% – 80%. April is the

warmest month, January is the coolest month and November is the wettest month.

(http://www.guidemesingapore.com/relocation/introduction/climate-in-singapore)

MONEY CONVERSION: PREVAILING CURRENCY, EXCHANGE RATES The Singapore dollar or dollar (sign: $; code: SGD) is the official currency of Singapore. Bank Notes in

the denominations of 2, 5, 10, 20, 100, 1000 and 10,000 Singapore Dollar while coins are used in

denomination of 5, 10, 20, 50 Cents and 1dollar.

Exchange rates: 1 USD = 1.22 SGD, 1 EUR = 1.62 SGD and 1 GBP = 1.98 SGD approximately.

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CHANGI AIRPORT

The seventh busiest international airport today, Changi Airport is a major air hub in Asia,

Serving more than 100 international airlines flying to some 220 cities in about 60 countries

and territories worldwide, Changi Airport handled more than 46 million passengers in 2011

(that's more than 9 times the size of Singapore's population). A flight takes off or lands at

Changi roughly once every 100 seconds.

In a short span of seven years since Changi's opening, Terminal 1 received its first

recognition as the world's best airport from Business Traveller (UK) in 1988. Two years later,

Terminal 2 was unveiled to cope with Terminal 1's overwhelming success. More recently,

the state-of-the art Terminal 3 opened in 2008. More information can be found: http://www.changiairport.com

GETTING AROUND SINGAPORE

MRT (TRAVEL ACROSS THE ISLAND WITH SMRT)

The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system is probably the fastest way to get around Singapore

besides taxis. Besides being one of the cleanest transport systems in the world, the MRT

provides scenic views of our heartland and city areas, with great access to almost every part

of Singapore. You can download the train route map from www.smrt.com.sg and use it to

navigate your way around our island.

SMRT provides a host of ticketing schemes based on stored value smartcards to suit your

needs – from standard one-time travel tickets to tourist concession passes. Stored value

cards, locally known as ez-link cards, can be purchased from the TransitLink Ticket Office

located at selected SMRT stations.

BUS (SINGAPORE’S BUS SERVICES NETWORK)

SBS Transit is Singapore’s major bus service operator. Operating convenient bus services all

around Singapore, SBS Transit services also ply destinations that are less accessible. Most of

their buses are equipped with air-conditioning and provides trunk, feeder, Express, Townlink

and Premium services.

SMRT also operates the popular NightRider service, which is a safe and affordable

alternative transport option for commuters who spend weekends partying till late. The

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seven late night routes operate from the city to different housing estates of Singapore

between 11:30 pm to 4 am.

TAXI (THE MOST CONVENIENT WAY AROUND)

You should be able to hail a cab without any problems in most parts of Singapore. You may

want to remember though, that vehicles are not allowed to wait or even stop at parts of the

roads with painted double yellow or jagged lines. It is always best to get a cab from one of

the numerous taxi stands in Singapore – hotels and shopping centre taxi stands are a sure

bet.

If you’re travelling in a group or carrying a load of shopping or luggage, you may want to

book a taxi to your designated location. Here are the hotlines for various taxi services in

Singapore, which will come in handy if you end up in a more obscure part of the island

where the traffic is sparse, or if you are unable to find a taxi during peak hours or any other

reason.

The city’s major cab companies are:

Comfort Transportation Pte Ltd / CityCab Pte Ltd: (65) 6552 1111

Premier Taxis Pte Ltd: (65) 6476 8880

Maxi Cab: (65) 6535 3534

SMRT Taxis: (65) 6555 8888

(http://www.yoursingapore.com)

COMMUNICATION

It is very convenient to buy simcard in Singapore through 7-eleven, but they’re also sold at

post offices, Cheers convenience stores, FairPrice supermarkets, and the customer service

outlets of each telco. True to its Big Brotherly nature, the Singapore government requires

that all SIM cards are registered at the time of purchase – just present your passport to the

clerk and they’ll take care of it.

Each of Singapore’s three main phone companies offers their own prepaid service: there’s

thehi! Card from Singtel, Green Prepaid from Starhub, and the M Card from M1. The hi!

Card is initially the best deal at just $8 for the SIM card plus $10 of stored credit, but it has

no data service.

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MEDICATION AND HEALTH

ROUTINE CHECK UPON ARRIVAL

You are not required to declare your medicines on your arrival in Singapore. However, as

Customs Officers may perform routine checks, please have all the supporting documents

ready with you for inspection when requested. The documents should be kept with you

throughout your stay in Singapore.

You are reminded not to sell or supply your medicines to anyone and to bring the remaining

medicines with you when you leave Singapore.

AVAILABILITY OF MEDICINES IN SINGAPORE

If you need additional supplies of medicines while you are in Singapore, please seek advice

from a pharmacist to verify whether the medicines you need are regulated as prescription

medicines in Singapore. You would need to consult a medical practitioner in Singapore to

obtain a prescription to purchase prescription medicines from pharmacies.

If the medicines you need are not registered in Singapore and there are no suitable

alternatives available locally, the doctor in Singapore may seek approval from the

Pharmaceuticals & Biologics Branch, Therapeutic Products Division, Health Products

Regulation Group for a permit to import the medicines.

SAFETY

Singapore is quite possibly the safest city on Earth. It's clean, well ordered, law and order is

completely under control .If you get lost, just don't panic, Singapore is a multilingual society

and everyone speaks English (Mandarin, Hindi, Malay and many others can also be heard).

The trade-off for living in what some might consider being a sterile society is a very high

degree of personal safety. There is enhanced security at key civilian installations. Religious

or racial tensions have no place in Singapore and the government takes swift, decisive and

severe action against drug traffickers etc.

It is also considered to be one of the “least corrupt” cities in the world. Although there are

many fines in place for smoking in public, jaywalking, chewing gum, it has an extremely low

crime rate.

(http://www.hsa.gov.sg/publish/hsaportal/en/health_products_regulation/bringing_person

al_medication.html)

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EMERGENCY NUMBERS TO CALL

POLICE EMERGENCY 999

POLICE HOTLINE 1800 225 0000

POLICE HEADQUARTERS 6535 0000

FIRE

FIRE

PIPED GAS LEAK

995

AMBULANCE

EMERGENCY AMBULANCE

995

PRIVATE AMBULANCE (24HRS)

'A' TEAM MEDICAL 6255 4434

ABELLA AGENCY 6744 8978/ 9690 5665

ABELLA MARINE AMBULATORY CARE(AMAC) 6744 8978

AMBULANCE MEDICAL SERVICES PTE LTD 6281 8111

AME 6247 7080

PRIVATE HOSPITALS WITH ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY SERVICES (24 HRS)

RAFFLES HOSPITAL

North Bridge Road

6311 1555 - 585

EAST SHORE HOSPITAL

Joo Chiat Pl

6340 8666 321

GLENEAGLES HOSPITAL

6A Napier Road

6470 5688/6 470 5700

MOUNT ALVERNIA

Thomson Road

6347 6210 - 820

MT ELIZABETH HOSPITAL 6731 2218/19/59

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3 Mount Elizabeth

THOMSON MEDICAL CENTER

Thomson Road

6350 8812 - 339

GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS WITH ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY SERVICES (24 HRS)

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

5 Lower Kent Ridge Road

6772 5000

KK WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

100 Bukit Timah Road

6293 4044

SINGAPORE GENERAL HOSPITAL

Outram Road

6321 4103

TAN TOCK SENG HOSPITAL

11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng

6357 8777

HOME EMERGENCIES

REPORT OF WASP/BEES IN PUBLIC AREAS 1800 731 9222

DRUG & POISON INFORMATION CENTRE (24hrs) 6423 9119 (24hrs)

REPORT OF SNAKES (POLICE) 999 ( ANTIVENOM ONLY IN

GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS)

OTHER GENERAL INFO

TIME

Singapore is eight hours ahead of GMT. There is no daylight savings.

CLOTHING

Typical light-weight summer clothing is ideal for Singapore weather. However for official

purposes, smart casuals and business formals are ideal.

FOOD & WATER

The standard of food hygiene and water quality is usually high, especially in larger centres,

although in smaller cafes of remote areas, one cannot be very sure about the conditions.

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Water is usually desalinated, and so normally safe to drink, but, it is better to use bottled

water since most food centres do not serve service water. Please avoid drinking water

unless it is clearly mentioned that the water is fit for consumption.

ELECTRICITY SOCKET

Voltage: 220-240 Volts. The socket type is of the BS 1363 standard

(http://www.adaptelec.com/index.php?main_page=document_general_info&products_id=

222)

SHOPPING HOURS

Most of the shops in Singapore are open daily, all year round (except on the Chinese New

Year and Christmas, when some businesses do close down), from 10 am to as late as 9 pm

and even 10 pm (Shopping malls normally open 10am - 10pm). Shops in popular areas, such

as Marina, Orchard Road, Geylang and Little India can sometime offer "extended shopping

hours" (especially on weekends and before holidays), which means they stay open until

midnight or even later, for a designated period of time.

(http://www.metropolasia.com/Singapore_Shopping_and_Lifestyle_Guide/Opening-Hours)

LANGUAGE

The Singapore Government recognizes four official languages: English, Malay, Chinese,

and Tamil. These official languages, along with a multitude of other languages, reflect

Singapore's multiracial, multicultural and multilingual nature.

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_Singapore)

LAW OF THE LAND

Singapore has been well-known as a "fine" city, which has been embedded with two

different meanings. One as a fine city to be living in while another means fines that keeps

the country in order

LITTERING

To maintain the clean and green city, there are strict laws against littering of any kind. First-

time offenders face a fine of up to S$1,000. For repeat offenders--it's a fine of up to S$2,000

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and a Corrective Work Order (CWO). The CWO requires litterbugs to spend a few hours

cleaning a public place.

CHEWING GUM

As an extension of the "no littering" mantra, the import, sale and possession of chewing

gum is banned. You are also not allowed to bring in chewing gum for your own

consumption. In short, no chewing gum whatsoever.

This rule was introduced because of the high cost and difficulty in removing stuck chewing

gum from public premises.

SMOKING

Smoking is not allowed in public buses, taxis, lifts, theatres, cinemas, government offices,

and in air-conditioned restaurants and shopping centres. First-time offenders face a

maximum fine of S$1,000. Smoking is allowed in air-conditioned pubs, discos, karaoke bars

and nightspots.

RELIGION & ETIQUETTE

Singapore is a secular multi-religious country due to its diverse ethnic mix of peoples

originating from various countries. Most major religious denominations are present in

Singapore.

Major Religions in Singapore are Buddhism. Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Taoism.

It's mandatory that you remove your shoes in places of worship. You should cover up your

arms and legs in Indian temples and Muslim mosques. For women, a head covering is

advisable. Use extreme caution when visiting mosques, perhaps seeking the permission of

locals or the nearest person in authority to enter, and then ask where you may walk and

what you may do. There may be areas where you aren't permitted to go, particularly if

you're a woman.

As for etiquette, don't use your left hand for greeting, gesturing, giving something to, or

eating with a Malay, Indonesian, or Indian person—it's the hand traditionally used for

toiletry purposes. Hindus are often vegetarian, Muslims don't eat pork and must abide by

strict food preparation guidelines, and some Chinese may be devout Buddhist vegetarians.

Check on dietary preferences before dining with multicultural company in Singapore.

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BEHAVIOUR AND DRESS CODE

Rules are given as mandatory to follow within the island. Refrain from kissing or touching

the opposite sex, as some communities might be offended. Note that it's common for men,

particularly from the Indian subcontinent, to hold hands or interact affectionately.

PHOTOGRAPHY

In conclusion on the discussion on photography in public and private places in Singapore, so

long as you are on a public place, there is very little that someone can do to stop you from

taking photographs.

If you are in a private place, the most that can happen to you is that you will be asked to

leave, but no one can compel you to delete or surrender your photographs.

ALCOHOL

Alcohol law in Singapore is very strict and the country exercises stricter laws in terms of

public conduct.

Consumption or mere purchase of alcohol is not permitted to anyone below the age of 18.

People who are found creating pandemonium in the public places under the influence of

alcohol are subjected to heavy imprisonment of about three months and hefty fines are

imposed

DRUGS

A definite no-no. The death penalty is mandatory for those convicted of trafficking,

manufacturing, importing or exporting more than 15g of heroin, 30g of morphine, 30g of

cocaine, 500g of cannabis, 200g of cannabis resin and 1.2kg of opium. Possessing these

quantities is deemed as prima facie evidence of trafficking. In other words, if you possess

these quantities (and possession means you had control of them), you are deemed to be a

trafficker and therefore subject to the death penalty.

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SINGAPORE CUSTOMS

Under Singapore laws, arriving travellers need to pay taxes to bring in cigarettes or other

tobacco products, liquor products or other taxable goods exceeding the duty-free

concession and Goods and Services Tax (GST) relief.

You must declare your goods to the checking officer at the Red Channel.

You can also proceed to pay taxes at Singapore Customs Tax Payment office or use the self-

service Tax Payment Kiosks at Changi Airport Terminals.

The Red Channel and the examination counters are manned by Immigration & Checkpoint

Authority (ICA). ICA officers conduct checks on person, baggage and vehicles

entering Singapore, and may refer trade and customs matters to Singapore Customs for

follow-up.

If you did not make a declaration at the Red Channel or pay the taxes due, you can be

prosecuted in court and fined up to $10,000 and imprisonment for up to three years.

MALLS AND OTHER ATTRACTIONS

ION ORCHARD

For the world’s best loved brands, come down to Ion Orchard which brings them all

together in flagship, concept and lifestyle stores.

FESTIVEWALK™ AT RESORTS WORLD™ SENTOSA

FestiveWalk™ promises to be a world-class shopping experience, showcasing the Chihuly

Gallery™, a first in Asia, the world’s first Michael Graves...

CHANGI AIRPORT

Changi Airport is an all-encompassing venue with many shopping, dining and lifestyle

options.

THE SHOPPES AT MARINA BAY SANDS®

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands® offers a refreshing mix of international luxury brands,

emerging labels and new concepts.

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SUNTEC CITY MALL

Designed with a focus on feng shui, Suntec City Mall has around 360 outlets split into four

different shopping zones.

MANDARIN GALLERY

Designer boutiques and quality labels galore at this sophisticated shopping mall.

FUNAN DIGITALIFE MALL

A haven for technology geeks, Funan offers the newest and widest range of gadgets, from

laptops and desktop computers to printers and digital cameras.

BUGIS JUNCTION

Bugis Junction has a mixture of shopping options to enthral even the most seasoned of

shoppers. Part traditional mall, part open-air shopping.

313@SOMERSET

Fast becoming one of the most popular shopping destinations in the Orchard Road belt,

313@Somerset is situated right above the Somerset MRT station.

PARK MALL

With five levels and 77 shops in total, including a number of cafes and restaurants, Park Mall

is a distinctive and fancy shopping destination.

PARAGON

Ideal for designer and luxury items, Paragon is an upmarket shopping mall with 200 stores

and six levels.

PALAIS RENAISSANCE

Palais Renaissance is a mall housing an array of international brands and dining destinations.

ORCHARD CENTRAL

As Singapore’s tallest vertical mall, Orchard Central is an exciting and inviting spot to do

your shopping.

NGEE ANN CITY

Ngee Ann City is a staple of Orchard Road, with something to delight everyone.

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MUSTAFA CENTRE

Rarely seen without a bustling crowd of customers, Mustafa Centre is set in the Little India

district. A cult favourite in the Singaporean shopping.

MARINA SQUARE

Shop, eat, play and relax is the mantra at Marina Square, and you can do all this and more at

this classy mall. Thanks to its location next to Marina.

KNIGHTSBRIDGE

Knightsbridge houses flagship stores of luxury brands at the heart of Orchard Road.

JOO CHIAT COMPLEX

Joo Chiat Complex is a popular shopping mall in Geylang Serai specialising in Malay textiles,

crafts, jewellery and traditional clothing.

GOLDEN MILE COMPLEX

Golden Mile Complex is Singapore’s Little Thailand, a place where you can find all things

Thai right here in Singapore.

FAR EAST SHOPPING CENTRE

Far East Shopping Centre is best known for its selection of jewellery and precious stones,

with rare porcelain, gold, diamonds, old carvings.

DELFI ORCHARD

Delfi Orchard, a unique mall along Orchard Road, brings you an array of distinctive

boutiques and services to define life’s significant moments.

CITY SQUARE MALL

City Square Mall, located at the junction of Serangoon and Kitchener Roads, sits on the site

of Singapore's historic New World Park.

CENTREPOINT

Centrepoint offers you many shopping selections to choose from, with Gap, Esprit, Marks &

Spencer and Guardian among its tenants.

SCOTTS SQUARE

If you walk into Scotts Square, you'll notice more than just one of the newest luxury retail

malls to hit Orchard Road.

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TANGLIN SHOPPING CENTRE

Packed with exotic regional artefacts, antiques, artwork and jewellery, if you’re after

antiques like old Buddha heads to Tibetan, this is the place to be.

THE HEEREN

Its name means Gentlemen in Dutch, but The Heeren is firmly aimed at the young and

fashionable crowd.

VIVOCITY

As Singapore’s largest retail and lifestyle destination, VivoCity is an imposing part of the

country’s plethora of shopping options.

WISMA ATRIA

Ladies, grab your purses because this mall is aimed at you. Wisma Atria has fashion at its

heart and trendy female shoppers as its target audience.

PLAZA SINGAPURA

Some key stores in Plaza Singapura include John Little, Yamaha and Spotlight, and its

multiple dining options ensure that you’ll be well-fed.

RAFFLES CITY SHOPPING CENTRE

Situated in the Civic District, close to historic and tourist sites, Raffles City Shopping Centre

is a haven for consumers looking for luxury items.

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TOP PLACES TO VISIT IN SG Singapore has a lot of attractions to offer to its visitors: from the numerous nature parks to the

museums and colonial reminders monuments and building, you will for sure find something for you.

ArtScience Museum

ArtScience Museum is a fantastic addition to

Singapore’s galleries, and brings a great range of

international art and science exhibits as well as an

intriguing permanent collection to the city.

(www.marinabaysands.com/Singapore-Museum/)

Esplanade

Singapore’s Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay and

Esplanade Mall comprise a multi-purpose arts centre

bringing a fantastic array of shows to the bay area of

the city as well as some great shopping and dining

experiences. (www.esplanade.com)

Gardens by the Bay

Gardens by the Bay is a huge, colourful, futuristic

park in the bay area of Singapore; and has been

crowned World Building of the year at the world

Architecture Festival 2012.

(www.gardensbythebay.com.sg)

Singapore Parks

You’ll not want for natural attractions in Singapore.

As with many other facets of the City State,

Singapore’s Nature Parks are extremely well

organised and planned. (www.singapore.com)

Marina Bay Sands SkyPark

Get a taste of the high life at Marina Bay Sands SkyPark

by viewing Singapore from above. This large wooden

decked area on top of iconic Marina Bay Sands hotel at

the edge of the city’s harbour offers a 360-degree

panorama.

(http://en.marinabaysands.com/Sands-SkyPark/)

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Singapore Landmarks

Singapore certainly has a past worth exploring and

it's through the historical buildings of the city-state

that you can best glimpse through the prism of

time. (www.singapore.com)

Singapore Theme Parks (www.singapore.com)

Singapore Flyer

The Singapore Flyer is the world’s largest

observation wheel. A one-of-a-kind experience

and built over a three-story terminal building, the

Flyer is 150 metres in diameter.

(www.singapore.com)

Skyline Luge & Skyride

Discover another fun experience while at

Sentosa such as the Skyride – an open-air

cable-driven chairlift. Then try the luge which

is a non-motorised, three-wheel carrier.

Singapore Science Centre

The Singapore Science Centre (SSC) was designed

as a fun way to educate children about the

wonders of science.

Universal Studios Singapore

The latest addition to Singapore’s attractions is

Universal Studios. Opened in March 2010, it

has seven themed sections with countless

rides and shows, all related to major hit

movies.

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CAMPUS LOCATION MAP