Uniquely Singapore - 2 Days 1 Night

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General Information

Geography

The Republic of Singapore sits only 137km north of the Equator, separated from Peninsular Malaysia by the Strait of Johor and from Indonesia by the Strait of Singapore. Singapore is made up of the main island – which is 42km long by 23km wide – and 63 other smaller islands. Singapore has a total area of approximately 693 sq km.

Singapore's climate is warm and humid, averaging between 23ºC and 31ºC, with an average of 2.3 metres of rain annually. The highest point is 163m at Bukit Timah Peak.

Population

The total population of Singapore is 4.6 million (2007 data). This figure includes approximately 1 million foreigners. The three major ethnic groups within the local community are Chinese (77 per cent), Malay (14 per cent), and Indians (8 per cent). The official languages of Singapore are Malay, Chinese (Mandarin), Tamil and English. English is the language of administration and is widely spoken.

Attractions in Singapore

Sentosa Tour Package - Day 1

Sentosa is Singapore's most popular leisure and recreation resort - a playground for people of all ages. It is visited by nearly 2 million tourists each year and offers such attractions, museums and other facilities that provide a variety of experiences, recreation and entertainment to visitors.

Underwater world

Asia's largest tropical oceanarium is a treat not to be missed. It houses over 2,000 species of fish and has a submerged perspex walkway which allows visitors to pass safely under the water within inches of sharks, stingrays and moray eels. And making its imperial appearance for the first time in Singapore is the Weedy Sea dragon, a marine fish that resembles the mythical majestic dragons in Chinese folklore.

A spectacular, multi sensory experience awaits visitors at Sentosa's Volcano Land. Budding explorers will discover aspects of the extinct Mayan civilization, fossils, archaeological digs and a "pit cage" to transport them to the very heart of the "volcano". Watch out for the half-hourly eruptions of "the world's most active volcano" as the power of ancient geological forces produce a 30-metre column of smoke that can even be seen from the World Trade Centre.

Getting there: Take the MRT to HarbourFront (NE1). From HarbourFront Centre, take the Sentosa Bus Service (bus terminal across), Sentosa Ferry, Cable Car, or walk across the causeway bridge to Sentosa

Sky Tower

It is one of Singapore and Sentosa’s latest attractions where visitors can enjoy this ride. Soaring 110 metres in height, the sky tower is Singapore's tallest public viewing tower.

Visitors will sit in a large disc-shaped air-conditioned cabin fitted with glass windows all around, at ground level that revolves slowly as the cabin ascends up a column, visitors can catch 360-degree views of the surrounding.

When reached to the top at 150 metres above sea level (approximately 50 storeys high), visitors will be treated to a paranomic view of Sentosa, the Singapore city skyline and the neighbouring islands.

Opening Hours: 9.00 am-9.00 pm daily
Getting There:
By Car: Park at Cable Car Station (M4) Car park
By Bus: From Visitor Arrival Centre takes Blue Line Service or from Underwater World/Siloso Beach takes Green Line Service. By Monorail: Alight at M4 - Cable Car Station

Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom

Explore over 2,500 species of insects categorized by their geographical locations. You can get to see rare species including fist-sized horned beetles and metallic blue butterflies. Each and every species has a detailed explanation of its origin.

This is a great education tour for children and families.

Opening Hours: 9.00am – 6.30pm
Location: 51 Cable Car Road Sentosa, Singapore 099702 Tel: 62750013 (20m from Cable Car Station)

Leisure Tour - Day 2

Jurong Bird Park

Southeast Asia's largest bird park, Jurong Bird Park is home to over 8,000 birds of 600 species from all over the world. Highlights include the world's largest collection of Southeast Asian Hornbills and South American Toucans, and the world's second largest penguin exhibit. Daily shows include Breakfast with the Birds (9am-llam), Birds of Prey, Penguin Feeding Time and the Jurong Bird Park All Stars Bird show.

Opening hours: 9am to 6pm (Mon-Fri), 8am to 6pm (Sat, Sun and public holidays)
Panorail: 9.00am to 5.30 pm
Location: 2 Jurong Hill, Singapore 628925 Tel: 62650022
Getting there: Take the MRT to Boon Lay (EW27)

Singapore Flyer

Singapore Flyer, the world’s largest giant observation wheel, offers visitors breathtaking, 360° panoramic views of Singapore and beyond.

Standing at a stunning 165 metres, visitors will be able to experience remarkable scenes of the Singapore skyline: the magnificent Marina Bay, towering skyscrapers, tropical greenery, and the bright lights and non-stop action against the beautiful skies.

For 30 minutes, they will feel on top of the world. Indeed a must-see experience set to sparkle Singapore’s skyline!

Opening Hours: Opens daily from 8:30am to 10:30pm (Ready in first quarter of 2008)
Location: 30 Raffles Avenue
Getting there: Take the MRT to City Hall (EW13) or Promenade MRT)

Mandai Orchid Gardens

The blooms here at Singapore's largest commercial orchid garden provide a colourful display all year round. The garden is conveniently located right next to the zoo, and a whole hillside is covered in orchids.

Opening hours: 8.30am to 5.30pm daily.
Location: Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729825 Tel: 62691036
Getting there: Take the MRT to Ang Mo Kio (NS16) station, and then bus 138