Beauty immigrants

Introduction to Singapore attractions-

* Botanical Garden, Ji Hu Park

Singapore Botanical Garden is the epitome of Singapore's lush tropical islands. Covering an area of 52 hectares, the Botanical Garden is adjacent to the city center, combining virgin forests and professional flower beds, and planting plumeria, roses, ferns and desert plants. Many species of plants are on the verge of extinction, which reflects the professionalism and diversity of Singapore Botanical Garden.

Do you like Hu Jihua? At present, the Singapore Botanical Garden has 20,000 species of Hu Jihua plants for your enjoyment. The National Ji Hu Garden in the park presents you with dazzling Hu Jihua, exquisite waterscape and exotic plants in Central and South America. Tired of walking, why not go to Symphony Lake to enjoy the concert in the lush environment? Jacob ballas Children's Garden in Singapore Botanical Garden is the first children's garden in Asia. Take children on a garden exploration tour to cultivate their strong interest in nature and life sciences. Children's Garden aims to cultivate young people's love for plants, nature and environment. Around the theme of "all life on earth depends on plants", the garden design is original and interactive, and children above 12 can learn how plants can provide their daily needs.

:: Malay Cultural Centre

Singapore's ethnic cultural areas show its rich historical heritage and multi-ethnic and multi-cultural characteristics. Chinatown, Kompong Cham and Little India are magnifying glasses for tourists to see through Singapore. Cultural areas can help you learn more about the religious beliefs, cultures, architectural features and eating habits of various ethnic groups in Singapore.

Chinatown was gradually formed from 182 1. At that time, the first flat-bottomed Chinese sailboat from Xiamen, China and Fujian arrived in Singapore. The blue on the boat is male. They settled in the area south of the Singapore River (now Yayi Street in Zhili). At that time, every household there had to pull an ox cart to the sprinkling road in Anxiang Mountain to get water. As time goes by, this place is called Chinatown.

Chinatown can be divided into four communities with different styles: Niuche Road, Zhili Yayi Street, Tanjung Bage and Wuji Bashu Road. Dingganu Street/Smith Street is the main activity center of Chinatown.

It is worth mentioning that Chinatown is not where China people live. In Chinatown, the Abrahamic Church next to Yayi Street, the Jamaican Church on Qiaonan Road and the Mariaman Temple witnessed the harmonious coexistence of various races in Singapore.

A trip to Little India will give your senses a strong shock! The first is the strong flavor of spices and jasmine, followed by the flash of silverware, bronzes and traditional gold jewelry, as well as the dazzling color of sari silk, which is dazzling and dazzling.

18 19, Sir Raffles was accompanied by many Indian assistants and soldiers when he sailed to Singapore. After that, more Indian immigrants came to Singapore to make a living, some became coolies in road construction, some engaged in laundry, and some obtained important positions in government agencies.

Today's Little India is full of charm, and it is the meeting point of Indian nationalities in Singapore. During the Lantern Festival (impromptu Hanukkah teaching) in 10 and10/month, the whole Little India will become a mythical world with gorgeous decorations and bright lights. Of course, you can also witness the believers' beliefs from the mysterious Dabansen Festival held in January and February.

* Sentosa Island

Sentosa Island is the most representative island in Singapore. Sentosa Island, which is only a few minutes away from Singapore Island by boat, is the best choice for your leisure and holiday-white beaches, quiet jungles, rare underwater creatures, lively and lovely dolphins, historical sites, museums and so on. At your fingertips!

* Binhai Art Center

Since its opening on June 6th, 2000, the Beach Theater of Binhai Art Center has been one of the busiest art centers in the world.

Binhai Art Center was established in 1943, which was converted from a park on Le Kang Road opposite the City Hall. It currently covers an area of 2.4 hectares. The master plan of this art center in Singapore was issued by 1985, and the center was chosen in Binhai. By 199 1, the coastal area has been redeveloped to attract more citizens, and the renovation of the book shopping center has also been carried out. 1992 selected a team composed of DIBOR Architects Singapore Limited and Michael wilford Limited (UK) as the design and construction company of the art center. In order to maintain the continuity of the art center since its establishment, it was named Binhai Art Center-Beach Theater.

Today, the Art Center at the mouth of the Singapore River in marina bay, Singapore is a landmark building in Singapore. Its main building consists of two giant halls: one can hold 2000 seats and the other can hold 1600 seats; In addition, there are two smaller concert halls, an outdoor theater and a shopping center. The theatres and concert halls in the two durian shell-shaped arched buildings all use glass walls to create a transparent sense of space. Due to the hot tropical climate in Singapore, 7000 pieces of aluminum sunshade and hollow laminated glass are used in the iron frame structure of the center to keep the room cool, which has become the most distinctive architectural symbol over the city of Singapore. The small protrusions covered by the central shell have been loved by local people since it was built. They like to call it "durian", which is a favorite local fruit of Singaporeans. The purpose of Binhai Art Center is not only to bring you artistic enjoyment, but also to meet the needs of people at all levels from various genres and themes of music, dance, drama and visual arts, with emphasis on Asian culture.

* Statue of Stamford Raffles

Sir Stanford Raffles is the founder of Singapore, and now his dark bronze statue stands proudly in front of the Victoria Theatre. Its replica is located in the northern part of Raffles Landing Site-Barge Pier.

* Merlion Park

Merlion, as the symbol of Singapore Tourism Board, made its debut 1964. This lionfish standing on the waves soon became a symbol of Singapore.

Merlion and Little Merlion originally stood in Merlion Park next to the seaside bridge, which is a very popular tourist attraction. 1972 September 15, former Singaporean prime minister lee Kuan yew cut the ribbon for its opening. Today, the Merlion statue has been moved to the original site 1 20m, adjacent to Fulton1. The Merlion statue is 8.6 meters high and weighs 70 tons. It is made of concrete by the late famous Singaporean craftsman Lin Nansheng. Another lion with a small tail, which is 2 meters high and weighs 3 tons, is also the work of Mr. Lin. The lion's body is made of concrete, its surface is covered with ceramic scales, and its eyes are small red cups. According to < < horse origin > > it is recorded that in ancient times, Singapore was called Temasek, which means ocean in Javanese.

go shopping

Brief introduction of Singapore's search for riverside areas

Riverside Corner is next to the Singapore River, and there are many small shops.

OUB shopping center and arcade in the financial district are in the middle of the banking district, and most of the shops in it close at 20: 00.

Arab Street, a parish in Bong Nanhui, specializes in traditional handicrafts, such as Malay batik cloth, traditional Malay clothing and rattan products.

Dutch village has antiques, handicrafts and electrical products suitable for the whole family.

The east point of the East Line of MRT is next to Simei MRT Station (E 10), which mainly serves selling groceries, snacks, clothes and shoes.

Tambini Shopping Mall, located at Tambini MRT Station, mainly sells household items.

Jurong Point on the west line of MRT is located at Wenli MRT Station (W 12), which mainly deals in household appliances and furniture.

The eighth station (No.8 intersection) of MRT North Line is located between Bishan MRT Station (N3) and Bishan Transfer Station, and most of them are electrical stores.

There is a children's toy store in Yinshun center in the north.

Singapore Changi Airport also has more than 50 duty-free shops.

Orchard Road and Binhai Area:

At the center, there are Luomian Buddha Store and fresh supermarket. The main commodities are fashion, furniture, toys, fresh meat and so on.

Far East Shopping Center This is a good place to find souvenirs, jewelry, sporting goods and antiques.

The international building opposite Liat Towers sells the most popular clothes.

Midpoint Orchard has music, art boutiques and a gourmet area.

OG Building, located opposite Somerset MRT Station, contains articles for pregnant women and children, which is the favorite place for teenagers and young parents.

Yi 'an is known as the largest shopping area in Southeast Asia. The largest shopping center here is Takashimaya, which has shopping malls, specialty stores, restaurants, health clubs and exhibition halls.

Orchard Jade wants to buy a bargain, so go here.

Orchard Square mainly sells cameras and electronic equipment.

Cosmetics, skin care products and perfumes here in Orchard Point can be greatly discounted.

Pacific Plaza has the largest record chain in America.

There are many furniture stores in the park shopping center.

Professional shopping centers have noodle companies that sell travel goods, especially winter clothes.

A large HMV music store in Helen city constitutes its characteristics.

There are many men's goods stores in Belle Palace, such as Dunhill Road and Langfan, and sogou Department Store on the first floor.

Tudor dynasty has a very popular wedding boutique.

There are two mini theaters and two free markets, indoor and outdoor, in the pier square.

prescribe a diet

Bak-gu-cha, Marista, basically all Singaporeans know, and there is a paya labar, which is super cool.

Chicken rice, in the center of Daba kiln, there is a chicken rice, the one inside.

Night market, McWeir, Jonos (suddenly forgot how to write English) got off the MRT and saw it.

Malay cuisine, Bukit Tima used to be the old campus of smu, probably near the Botanical Garden.

Mongolian barbecue, that is, Kublai Khan barbecue, is ok.

Sushi: Orchard, Monday-Thursday, 12/ person, self-help.

Yunnan cuisine: Raffles restaurant on the fourth floor. Last semester, after the exam, the four of us drove there, didn't wear formal clothes, and people didn't entertain us. The rice noodle soup inside is popular with many people.

Indonesian barbecue: Kelamatou, where can I find that? It's really delicious, 2 1.

If it is Valentine's Day, there is a home there. I forgot my name. Very romantic. About 400-600 for two people will do. Because there are westerners, it is more expensive.

But I think it's best to eat fried chicken rice, plus student discount, 3.2, which is very big and cool.

I heard that the bibimbap in sim is delicious, and it is really delicious, because it is cooked by an authentic China person.

subway

When you take the subway and bus in Singapore, you will use the EZ-LINK card. You can buy this card at any subway station and bus interchange station. You need to pay a deposit of S $5 to buy this card, and you can return it in full when you leave Singapore (including the deposit and the remaining amount).

It is cheaper and more convenient to use EZ-LINK card to take the subway and bus than to use cash. You can add value at any time through automatic value-added machines or bank ATM machines.

Bicycle; Bicycle exercise

Singapore has an island-wide bicycle rental system operator, TownBike, which currently only operates in Bukit Batu.

There are very few cyclists in Singapore, and there are basically no bicycle lanes. Some places in Singapore, such as Tambini, have already opened bicycle lanes, so renting bicycles is really not desirable. If you ride a bike by yourself, you must be very familiar with the sections of Singapore.