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Shopping used to be the main purpose of Indonesia to Singapore residents. But do not forget, the stomach should be filled. Bored with a place to eat? These three options for Al Fresco dining in Singapore that can be tried. Food in Singapore consists of various types of Chinese cuisine, Indian, Malay and even Indonesian food. The place also vary, ranging from food court to the high-end restaurants.
Many also offer a different atmosphere as outer space or outdoor atmosphere. From various places that offer outdoor dining or the atmosphere which is also known as Al Fresco Dining, we chose 3 places for you.
1. Lau Pa Sat
During the day, a place which is located in the Business Central District (CBD) of Singapore is seen as ordinary food court. But on at 7 pm, at Boon Tat Street, one side of the Lau Pa Sat Satay Street.
The road is used for passing cars shut and traders in Singapore held a satay-style wares. There are many vendors who line up neatly satai in Boon Tat Street. Prices start from 6 SGD to 12 SGD (USD 41 thousand – Rp 80ribu) per 10 sticks. Satai addition, you can also enjoy a variety of seafood mainstay of Singapore. Read the rest of this entry »
HOLIDAY while looking for antiques that can bring about to collect its own sensation. Want to feel this sensation in Singapore, visit the following places are recommended cnngo.com.
1. Bamboo and rattan craft
During the 1970s, rattan business is booming. Although no longer as before, it never hurts to visit the store Simon Tay. Here you can find a variety of crafts such as bamboo and rattan cane chairs, baskets, and bamboo mat with a starting price of SGD19-SGD33 . You can find this shop in Gim Joo Trading, 16 Street, Baghdad.
2. Hour hand
Run by a family, the House of Time offers a diverse collection of watches and affordable. It has been running for more than 20 years, this shop sells everything from limited edition Polar watches until jelly by Swatch watches. Prices at the hands of the House of Time, which is B1-125 Lucky Plaza, 304 Orchard Road, from SGD90.
3. Glasses
Stores eyeglasses Tony Lim (New China Opticians), which has existed since 1925 has customers of all ages ranging from 10-80 years. Prices usually start from here eyeglasses SGD100 but can go up to SGD350 for a pair of sunglasses Christian Doir 1970s. You can find this shop in B1-12A Peninsula Hotel, 3 Coleman Street.
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TRACES Hindu who was in Singapore on January 20, next will hold Thaipusam procession which started from the Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Serangoon Road until Layan Sithi Vinayagar Temple at Keong Siak Road. This could be interesting attractions for free if you are on vacation there.
Thaipusam is a Hindu celebration in honor of the god Subrahmanya is also known as Lord Murugan. During the procession you will see the followers who shaved his head to walk through the pilgrimage route that has been determined. There is also carrying various types of kavadi (expense), bring a pot of milk, or who perform extreme attractions such as piercing the skin, tongue or cheek with a prick of the metal.
Before the celebration of Thaipusam, the adherents usually clean themselves by praying and fasting about 48 days. While adherents of which will bring kavadi must perform a series of elaborate ceremony to arrive the day of celebration. A few days before Thaipusam procession, you can visit the stalls on Serangoon Road, Little India, which offers the type of equipment used in the event. Thaipusam procession itself starts at 6:30 to 12:00 local time and started again at 18:00 to 21:00 local time.
Taking children on holiday to Singapore? MINT Museum of Toys, is a place not to be missed. Located in 26 Seah Street, you and your children can enjoy a wide collection of toys from 25 countries. Some of the toys among the 50,000 the number of toys in the museum, there are more than 100 years old. Can imagine, this toy even before you were born.
In addition to old-fashioned toys, you also must have some toys that are now known to children, such as Astroboy, Batman, Popeye, Tin Tin and others. Especially for your daughter, can see the collection of Tedy an adorable teddy bear. Other collections that can be seen is the Japanese toy Before the War, a collection of rare dolls ‘Gate of Hope’ which has aged since the turn of the century, a unique collection of Chinese comic covers from the 1920’s, and much more.a
In addition to toys, in the museum, you will also find a restaurant that will satisfy your hunger after all this time around. Menus with international flavors that are here, surely anyone can satisfy the tongue. Read the rest of this entry »
Pay attention and listen when the voice traffic frenzy began shrinking in the distance as you drive to Dempsey Hill. Within minutes, the atmosphere of calm and greenery will be revealed in every step in Dempsey Road that leads you to a hidden paradise on the doorstep of Orchard Road, Singapore.
In the past, Dempsey Hill has a history as a nutmeg plantation. In addition, a British army barracks and the headquarters for the young Singaporean soldiers for national duty in the 1970s. The story of the past is now changing, Dempsey Hill has become a popular hangout for urbanites looking for the perfect adventure to get away from the chaos of the city.
Colonial architecture in this location are carefully preserved and restored with the impression of an aura of rugged yet simple. In addition, a row of houses covered with lush flora also appears to line up on a regular basis. Here, various restaurants, galleries, retail and furniture stores, bars and cafes are ready to entertain you. When all the chaos the city began to burst, Dempsey Hill is the perfect place to be alone in order to get fresh inspiration. Read the rest of this entry »