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Stopover in Singapore |
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Tours and Excursions
Singapore
Botanic Gardens
Singapore Botanic Gardens is one of the main attractions that you
should not miss. The latest attraction is a tropical mist house
which has a collection of plants from the Montane forest in South-east
Asia, as well as the VIP orchid collection.
If you are keen to explore the Plant kingdom, then you should travel
back in time into the Evolution Garden which takes you on a fascinating
journey from the fossil age through to the present day.
Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
Visit the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. It is managed by the National
Parks Board allows you to experience the rich diversity of flora
and fauna in Singapore.
Pulau Bintan
The north and east coasts of Bintan are attractive tourist resorts.
The main attractions are the old town of Tanjung Pinang and the
relatively unspoilt beaches. To get there, take a ferry form the
Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal. The trip takes about 45-90 minutes depending
on the quality of the ferry.
Batam
Batam is a small island city in the Riau Archipelago. Ferries are
available daily from the World Trade Centre (WTC) (now renamed to
Harbourfront MRT) and Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal (TMFT). Ferries
depart around every 40 minutes.
Batam is famous for it's boisterous nightlife and amazingly fast
growing economy - a veritable boom town that has been growing at
30% a year for the past 11 years..
A 24 hour visit is well worth and great value for money. Comfortable
air-conditioned buses leave at intervals of 7 minutes from Singapore
and the trip takes about one hour.
Melaka
Melaka or Malacca is a great place to visit. It bears witness
to six centuries of existence with a rich cultural heritage. The
Dutch, Portuguese and English buildings and monuments reflect the
former presence of these colonial powers. Melaka is also synonymous
with Chinese culture.
Night Safari
The Night Safari is an experience you cannot miss. Set in 40 hectares of secondary forest, the Night Safari is like no other. There are 1,000 nocturnal animals of 100 species in the forest, many of which are able to see by subtle lighting techniques.
For more information, visit www.nightsafari.com.sg
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