Singapore Tourism

History and Origins

Introduction

The Merlion
The Merlion was designed as an emblem for the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) in 1964. The
designer was Mr Fraser Brunner, a member of the souvenir committee and a curator of the Van
Kleef Aquarium.

The Merlion has a lion head and a fish body resting on a crest of waves. The lion head
symbolises the legend of the rediscovery of Singapura, as recorded in the "Malay Annals". In
ancient times, Singapore was known as Temasek, a Javanese word for sea.
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Underwater World Night Safari
Animal Kingdom Animal Kingdom

Underwater World Night Safari

The main attraction is DUGONG, sea cow that entertains visitors with This is the world's
its acrobatic movements. You may observe them through a series of premier night zoo. The
interactive, feeding and training sessions specially designed to twilight holds many
demonstrate their natural abilities of tail-walking synchronization. surprises ... and more so
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  you can look a
rhinocerous in the eye
or hear the howls of a
pack of striped hyenas.
There are over 1,200
animals of over 110
exotic species to watch
out for.
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Statues of Sir Stamford Raffles Changi Chapel and
Museum
Landmarks and Memorials
Museums

Statues of Sir Stamford Raffles

The statue of Singapore's founder, Sir Stamford Raffles, cast in dark Changi Chapel and
bronze by Thomas Woolner stands in front of Victoria Theatre. Its Museum
replica, made of pure white polymarble stands at North Boat Quay In honouring the spirit
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  those who rose from the
depths of adversity, the
Museum inspires future
generations to come and
deepen their
appreciation of the
heroic and . . .
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Sentosa East Coast Park
Island of Singapore Parks and Nature
Reserves

Singapore Tourism Board promotes a

variety of events all year round for tourists. Some of the anchor events East Coast Park
are the Chingay Parade, Singapore Arts Festival and Singapore Garden East Coast Park, located
Festival. off the East Coast
Parkway, is a favourite
Singapore hosted a round of the 2008 FIA Formula One World play area for
Championship (Singapore Grand Prix).[10] The race, held on a new Singaporeans, either at
street circuit at Marina Bay, was the first night-time event in Formula the beach or on its
One history. The event was considered an overall success due to the landscaped vistas and
 terrains where cycling is
sheer amount of organisation, planning and hard work put into the much enjoyed.
event.[1]. Also in 2010, Singapore will host the inaugural Youth
Olympic Games, where the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), which say
the Games is expected to generate a minimum of 180,000 visitor nights
for Singapore.[11]

[edit] Future developments

Main article: Future developments in Singapore

[edit] Rejuvenation of the City

An overview of the future city

Current city skyline

To compete with its many Asian rivals such as Hong Kong, Tokyo and
Shanghai, the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore has
announced that the city would be transformed into a more vibrant and
exciting place with more buzz by lighting up the city completely. The
purpose of this is to attract more tourists. This would make Singapore
livelier and help to create a captivating night scene to increase
Singapore's appeal and high ranking status in the world. The most
prominent transformation of the city would be its city skyline in the
Central Business District (CBD). By 2009, every skyscraper in the
CBD would be lit up with bright and colourful neon lights that would
change from time to time, festive occasions and events. Waterfront
shows would also be held daily during the night.[12]

The many changes to the four main sections of the city at night
includes:

 Orchard Road: Vibrant building facades that would jazz up

shopping experiences, funky touches such as street seating that
changes colours when someone sits down and trees that are
brightly lit to promote Singapore as a Garden City.
 Singapore River: This includes Clarke Quay and Boat Quay.
"Jellyfish" lights would float in the river at Boat Quay. Banks
and walls of the river would be illuminated, adding to ambience,
and brightly-lit up river-taxis. Underpass along the stretch of
3 km would be lit up with various designs and murals.
 Bras Basah and Bugis: Highlighting gateways and focal entry
points with innovative light-integrated sculptures and markers
would increase the feeling that a person is in a fun and vibrant
entertainment hub. There would be more luminous signboards,
3D "art-vertisements" and animations on walls. Well-designed
neon advertisements would also be put up.
 CBD and Marina Bay: This area is the centre-piece of the
whole project. There would be white street lights, instead of the
current orange-yellow, to help make people feel that the place is
more of an ultra-modern financial hub. There would be the
lighting plan of the city skyline, Marina Bay Financial Centre
and Integrated Resort. Lights on skyscrapers would also change
time to time, with music in the streets and water shows by the
bay to add more life and vibrancy.

[edit] Marina Bay and Sentosa

By 2010, new developments will be ready in Marina Bay and Sentosa.

The government hopes to receive 17 million visitors per year by 2015.

The developments at Marina Bay include:

 Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort

 Marina Bay Financial Centre that includes One Raffles Quay
and One Marina Boulevard.
 Premium residential space such as The Sail @ Marina Bay.
 Singapore Flyer (Completed)
 Gardens by the Bay
  Marina Barrage (Completed)

Clifford Pier and Former Customs and Harbour BranchSingapore

Tourism Board promotes a variety of events all year round for tourists.
Some of the anchor events are the Chingay Parade, Singapore Arts
Festival and Singapore Garden Festival.

Singapore hosted a round of the 2008 FIA Formula One World

Championship (Singapore Grand Prix).[10] The race, held on a new
street circuit at Marina Bay, was the first night-time event in Formula
One history. The event was considered an overall success due to the
sheer amount of organisation, planning and hard work put into the
event.[1]. Also in 2010, Singapore will host the inaugural Youth
Olympic Games, where the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), which say
the Games is expected to generate a minimum of 180,000 visitor nights
for Singapore.[11]

[edit] Future developments

Main article: Future developments in Singapore

[edit] Rejuvenation of the City

An overview of the future city

Current city skyline

To compete with its many Asian rivals such as Hong Kong, Tokyo and
Shanghai, the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore has
announced that the city would be transformed into a more vibrant and
exciting place with more buzz by lighting up the city completely. The
purpose of this is to attract more tourists. This would make Singapore
livelier and help to create a captivating night scene to increase
Singapore's appeal and high ranking status in the world. The most
prominent transformation of the city would be its city skyline in the
Central Business District (CBD). By 2009, every skyscraper in the
CBD would be lit up with bright and colourful neon lights that would
change from time to time, festive occasions and events. Waterfront
shows would also be held daily during the night.[12]

The many changes to the four main sections of the city at night
includes:

 Orchard Road: Vibrant building facades that would jazz up

shopping experiences, funky touches such as street seating that
changes colours when someone sits down and trees that are
brightly lit to promote Singapore as a Garden City.
 Singapore River: This includes Clarke Quay and Boat Quay.
"Jellyfish" lights would float in the river at Boat Quay. Banks
and walls of the river would be illuminated, adding to ambience,
and brightly-lit up river-taxis. Underpass along the stretch of
3 km would be lit up with various designs and murals.
 Bras Basah and Bugis: Highlighting gateways and focal entry
points with innovative light-integrated sculptures and markers
would increase the feeling that a person is in a fun and vibrant
entertainment hub. There would be more luminous signboards,
3D "art-vertisements" and animations on walls. Well-designed
neon advertisements would also be put up.
 CBD and Marina Bay: This area is the centre-piece of the
whole project. There would be white street lights, instead of the
current orange-yellow, to help make people feel that the place is
more of an ultra-modern financial hub. There would be the
lighting plan of the city skyline, Marina Bay Financial Centre
and Integrated Resort. Lights on skyscrapers would also change
time to time, with music in the streets and water shows by the
bay to add more life and vibrancy.

[edit] Marina Bay and Sentosa

By 2010, new developments will be ready in Marina Bay and Sentosa.

The government hopes to receive 17 million visitors per year by 2015.

The developments at Marina Bay include:

 Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort

 Marina Bay Financial Centre that includes One Raffles Quay
and One Marina Boulevard.
 Premium residential space such as The Sail @ Marina Bay.
 Singapore Flyer (Completed)
 Gardens by the Bay
 Marina Barrage (Completed)
 Clifford Pier and Former Customs and Harbour Branch
 The Helix Bridge (Completed)
 Youth Olympic Park (Completed)
 Downtown MRT Line
 Common Services Tunnel
 Pits and temporary routes of the Marina Bay Street Circuit of
the Singapore Grand Prix (Completed)

Current developments at Sentosa include the Integrated Resort, Resorts

World Sentosa.

Sentosa, with Cruise Bay in the foreground, as viewed from VivoCity

at HarbourFront.

[edit] See also

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 The Helix Bridge (Completed)
 Youth Olympic Park (Completed)
 Downtown MRT Line
 Common Services Tunnel
 Pits and temporary routes of the Marina Bay Street Circuit of
the Singapore Grand Prix (Completed)

Current developments at Sentosa include the Integrated Resort, Resorts

World Sentosa.
Sentosa, with Cruise Bay in the foreground, as viewed from VivoCity
at HarbourFront.

[edit] See also

Sentosa Island

Beach lovers can enjoy exciting games and sea sports along the 3.2-km
long sandy beaches in Sentosa stretching across Siloso, Palawan and
Tanjong.
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