Botanical Gardens including the extensive Orchid Garden
Pulau Ubin which is a small island off the east coast where you can explore on a bike and get a feel for how the locals lived before modernisation and the financial sector kicked in
Shopping at the numerous markets and HUGE shopping malls where there is little sign of a recession given the number of folks carrying bags of designer label gear
The National Museum has a great permanent exhibit of the history of Singapore and how it separated from Malaysia
Raffles Hotel and shopping plaza where you can fine dine or sip a cocktail in a historic setting
Food glorious food courts which are everywhere and as well as being super cheap, they feature cuisine from all over Asia. It is truly food heaven!
The Zoo and Night Safari. OK - I'm kind of cheating here as although I've been to Singapore 3 times and wanted to go I've somehow just not made it yet but someday I definitely will.....maybe
We flew back to Hong Kong on New Years Eve just in time to head out on a boat and see the fireworks on the harbour
All in all not a bad way to finish of the old year and see in the new one. How was yours?
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Looks like a great week--very nice photos. Hong Kong is on our list of possible places to spend a future NYE. This year we were in the bush. Bagged the highest peak in Victoria on the last day of the year and were in bed well before midnight!
ReplyDelete@ Maya: Yours was a much healthier option - I need a hike to expunge all the toxins I've had this past week
ReplyDeleteSome interesting sights there. I like the photo of the missus appearing to get soaked to the skin! And the beautiful rope bridge. Our own Carrick-A-Rede rope bridge has been closed because the approach roads are all covered with ice!
ReplyDelete@ Nick: yeah I hear the weather is absolutely dire at the mo - stay warm!
ReplyDeleteLooks good, I have a school friend living out there these days, might have to look him up when the big holiday gets planned.
ReplyDelete@ Thrifty: It's definitely worth a visit - I still prefer HK though
ReplyDeleteAll I remember of Singapore was the oppressive humidity, then I've only ever been as far as the transit lounge. Looks lovely and very clean!
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff, Paddy. I really want to visit SNG and be in HK for New Year's Eve. I spent New Year's Eve eating Korean BBQ.
ReplyDeleteAnd you know how I spent New Year's Day.
@ Baino: yeah its pretty hot n' humid year round and almost unnaturally clean
ReplyDelete@ DIY Stevo: I like the Korean BBQ's but DIY on New Years Day is dedication to your craft
Good choice. I've been to Singapore many a time. It's a beautiful city. I remember sitting at the Satay club enjoying some good times. These photos brought back a lot of memories.
ReplyDeleteCool, you have covered almost all for Singapore :)
ReplyDeleteWas in Taiwan for New Year, another lovely country worth visiting :D
Stunning photos!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you guys had a great New Year.
Happy 2010 Quickroute :)
Thanks for taking me along!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like one awesome place to spend a few days.
Love that Safari and all the nature!
@ VE: Yeah it's a cool city and nice and laid back
ReplyDelete@ Venny: taiwan is on my list - I must get some pointers from you
@ Wandermom: Thanks and same to you
@ NicoleB: It's a cool city alright with plenty of photo ops for ya