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新加坡概要篇
一、历史 新加坡古称淡马锡,公元8世纪建国,属印尼室利佛逝王朝。公元18世纪至19
世纪初为马来亚柔佛王国的一部分。1819年,英国人史丹福·莱佛士抵新,与柔佛苏丹
订约设立贸易站。1824年沦为英国殖民地,成为英在远东的转口贸易商埠和在东南亚的
主要军事基地。1942年被日军占领,1945年日本投降后,英国恢复其殖民统治,次年划
为直属殖民地。1946年英国将其划为直辖殖民地。1959年6月新加坡实行内部自治,成
为自治邦,英国保留国防、外交、修改宪法、颁布“紧急法令”等权力。1963年9月16
日并入马来西亚。1965年8月9日脱离马来西亚,成立新加坡共和国。同年9月成为联合
国成员国,10月加入英联邦。
关于国名的由来,据马来史籍记载,公元1150年左右,苏门答腊的室利佛逝王国王子乘
船到达此岛,看见一头黑兽,当地人告知为狮子,此地遂 称“狮城”。“新加坡”是
梵语“狮城”的谐音,由于当地居民受印度文化影响喜欢用梵语作为地名,且狮子具有
勇猛、雄健的特征,故以此作为国名。
二、地理位置 新加坡位于东南亚,是马来半岛最南端的一个热带城市岛国。属热带海
洋性气候,常年高温多雨,年平均气温24-27℃。
新加坡地处太平洋与印度洋航运要道—马六甲海峡的出入口,由50多个海岛组成,全国
面积647.5平方公里,其中新加坡岛占91.6%。
北隔柔佛海峡与马来西亚为邻,有长堤与马来西亚的新山相通,南隔新加坡海峡与印度
尼西亚相望。
三、语言 官方语言为马来语、英语、华语和泰米尔语,较常使用的仍是英语。不过绝
大多数景点和消费场所的工作人员都会说简单的中文,因此不用担心沟通问题。从另一
方面看,即便你英语很棒,也不见得听懂当地人混杂着马来、印度口音的SINGLISH,所
以放松一点,一起说中文吧。
地铁站都有中文译名,但报站只用英文。巴士站名为英文。
四、货币及汇率 目前新元和人民币的比例是1:5。 新加坡当地兑换新元很容易,随处
都可见到印度人开的MONEY CHANGE,不过每家MONEY CHANGE的汇率略有出入,因此不妨
多走几家比较一下。
五、交通 1. 交通卡 EZ-LINK卡,可以到地铁站购买,费用为18新元,包含可用车资10
新元,工本费3新元,工本费和剩余车资可以在退卡时退还。剩余5新元大概是政府收取
的费用,不退还。EZ-LINK卡地铁和公交通用。
2. 地铁线 NS(南北)线,可到达蔡厝港(前往新加坡动物园)、宏茂桥(前往新加坡
动物园)、碧山(前往普觉禅寺)、乌节路、多美歌、政府大厦。 NE(东北)线,可
到达多美歌、小印度、花拉公园(MUSTAFA购物中心)、牛车水(CHINATOWN)、港湾中
心(前往圣淘沙的缆车站)。 EW(东西)线,可到达政府大厦、文礼(裕廊飞禽公园
)。 换乘站:NS线和NE线:多美歌,NS线和EW线:政府大厦。
地铁主要站名中英文对照: 地铁缩写:MRT 蔡厝港:NS4,CHOA CHU KANG 宏茂桥:
NS16,ANG MO KIO 碧山:NS17,BISHAN 乌节路:NS22,ORCHARD ROAD 索美塞:NS23
,SOMERSET 多美歌:NS24,DHOBY GHAUT 政府大厦:NS25,CITY HALL 小印度:NE7,
LITTLE INDIA 花拉公园:NE8,FARRER PARK 克拉码头:NE5,CLARK QUAY 牛车水:
NE4,CHINATOWN 港湾中心:NE1,HABOURFRONT 文礼:EW27,BOON LAY
3. 巴士 巴士线路相当复杂,站名通常是该站附近的标志性建筑物,因此去和回的车站
站名往往不同,此外大多数巴士不报站,只有部分有电子屏幕显示下一站站名,所以极
易下错站。因此,我总是尽量避免乘坐巴士。不过前往新加坡动物园和裕廊飞禽公园必
须要在BUS INTERCHANGE搭乘巴士。
特别提醒,巴士驶进车站需招手示意司机停车,下车需提前按车上按钮通知司机停车。
巴士站名英文缩写含义: OPP,OPPOSITION,对面。 AFT,AFTERWARDS,后方。 UPP,
UPPER,上段(新加坡很多道路分上段和下段)。
4. 步行 只要不是正午或下大雨,在新加坡步行是件很愉快的事。道路指示相当明确,
根据地图也很容易找到方位。司机一般都比较礼让,会主动停车让行人先通过,但这绝
不是定律,野蛮司机也很多见,另外新加坡摩托车就好像国内自行车一样多,风驰电掣
的,所以通过路口的时候一定要小心谨慎。
六、邮政 新加坡的邮政系统可能是全东南亚最值得信赖的了,寄往中国的明信片邮资
是0.65新元,大城市一般一个星期可以到达。
VISITOR CENTRE有提供给游客的免费明信片,很多商店也有明信片卖,价格从0.5新元
到1新元不等。
七、电话 1. SIM卡:可以购买SINGTEL公司的HOT卡,面值18新元的HOT卡售价15新元,
赶上他们的促销活动,可以获赠一些实用的小礼品(我当时送了一个背包)并且可以参
加抽奖一试运气(我抽到末奖,赠送2新元话费)。 TIPS:购买SIM卡时必须携带护照
原件。
2. 国际长途电话卡:凤凰卡(PHONEXY CARD),面值10新元的卡售价8新元到9新元不
等,乌节路上的幸运大厦里有些商户可以还价到7.7新元。
八、法律 新加坡法律绝对是“无微不至”,以下规定需特别注意: 1. 不要乱丢垃圾
,会导致巨额罚款。 2. 不要将榴莲带上公共交通工具,会导致巨额罚款。如果实在想
带,记得一定把袋口扎紧。 3. 不要在地铁上吃喝及吸烟,会导致巨额罚款。 4. 不要
非法下载,会被拖出去鞭屁屁。
九、游客服务 新加坡的游客服务做得很好,乌节路、小印度、新达城广场以及樟宜机
场都设有VISITOR CENTRE,提供包括中文在内的多种语言的地图以及种类繁多的旅游手
册,某些购物类的旅游手册中会有打折或免费索取礼品页,不妨多翻看几本。
地图上一般均标有VISITOR CENTRE的位置。
新加坡自助游傻瓜攻略——景点篇 一、牛车水 新加坡的唐人街。面积不大,又很多四
通八达的小巷,脚力好的话大可冒险盲走一通,体会下在新加坡走街串巷的乐趣。需要
注意的是,可能是由于宗教信仰的原因吧,选择周末来牛车水观光的话,街上大多数商
铺白天都不营业,包括便利店7-11。另外,牛车水有一些清真寺,所以在四处观赏时千
万当心别把摆放在清真寺门口的鞋子踢飞。
到达:NE4,CHINATOWN站。
主要街道:厦门街(AMOY STREET),PAGADA STREET,TEMPLE STREET,SMITH STREET
主要景点: 天福宫 牛车水著名的妈祖庙。有前后两院,前院供奉妈祖,妈祖像两边分
别供奉关公和保生大帝,后院供奉观音。侧院有阎罗王和黑白无常的塑像,不过这里黑
白无常被叫做“大二爷伯”。
这里以其无处不在的龙而著称,虽然没有故宫龙的贵气,但作为最了解海的人,南方渔
民创造出的龙形象更多几分霸气和无常。所以,多抬头看看屋角梁檐吧。
天福宫外面有处园子,在这里坐一下吧,听听风吹过芭蕉树的婆娑,看看五颜六色的古
旧建筑的窗户,运气好的话,还会看见古灵精怪的短尾暹罗猫,在你注视它的瞬间倏的
消失到无形。
位置:158 Telok Ayer St
马里安曼兴都庙(SRI MARIANMAN TEMPLE) 新加坡最古老的印度寺庙。进入这里需要
脱鞋,拍照则需要交纳3新元的费用。
我参观的时候是正午,赤脚走在被太阳烤得滚烫的水泥地上绝对不是一件轻松的事情。
开始我还龇牙咧嘴蹦蹦跳跳的,后来看见一位印度老妇坐在地上冲我微笑,有点不好意
思,于是强忍住热辣,努力庄重的参观完了整座寺庙。
寺庙里偶有悄无声息席地而坐的祷告者,神情让人为之肃然。
位置:Temple St和Neil Rd交汇处路口。
PAGODA STREET,TEMPLE STREET和SMITH STREET 牛车水最著名的三条街,小贩云集之
地,销售各式各样的旅游纪念品,不过其中以中国特色的东西居多。比较有意思的是一
种用铁丝做成的工艺品,种类小到书签,大到几十厘米高的机器人模型,可谓匠心独具
,但价格也让人咋舌,一个机器人模型居然要98新元,比一个珍藏版的大黄蜂还贵。这
里可以讲价,但是我没敢像在北京那样猛砍。总体来说,这三条街就像西单的民族大世
界。
二、小印度和甘榜格南 虽然包括新加坡本地的旅游手册在内的几乎所有旅游指南都将
小印度和甘榜格南作为一区,但在我看来,这完全是两个不一样的世界。令人叹为观止
的兴都庙雕塑,商贩热情的吆喝以及妇女们光鲜的服饰,都使小印度成为一个轻松的地
方,而甘榜格南则让人莫名紧张,庄严而熠熠生辉的苏丹回教堂,不苟言笑埋头干活的
小贩,在周末鲜见外国游客的马来传统文化馆,这一切似乎都昭示着伊斯兰教的不可侵
犯,以至我在马来传统文化馆仅仅忐忑不安的坐了10分钟就落荒而逃。
到达:NE7,LITTLE INDIA站。
主要街道:实龙岗路(SERANGOON ROAD),跑马埔路(RACECOURSE ROAD)
主要景点: 维达帕提雅卡拉曼兴都庙(Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple) 小印度地区
最著名的兴都庙。庙里供奉印度教中掌管宇宙物欲的加利女神,寺庙屋顶则有极其繁复
的印度诸神雕像。二战期间,这里曾被作为印度教徒的避难所,不知是否确实受到了加
利女神的庇佑,来这里避难的教徒都得以安全,而整座寺庙和庙里的雕塑亦未受到任何
破坏。
需要注意,寺庙只在每天上午8点后12点半前及下午4点后8点半前开放。
位置:141 Serangoon Rd 苏丹回教堂(Sultan Mosque) 甘榜格南地区著名的回教堂
,也是新加坡最宏伟的宗教建筑物之一。整座建筑富丽堂皇,金色的屋顶更是熠熠生辉
。参观这里需要特别注意服装,女性游客需穿有领有袖的上衣和长度及脚踝的长裤,不
过回教堂提供供访客穿着的外袍。此外,进入回教堂需要脱鞋,礼拜堂则不接受非教徒
的参观。
位置:3 Muscat St
马来传统文化馆(Istana Kampung Glam) 这里以前是苏丹旧皇宫,现在被改造为拥有
9个展厅的博物馆,介绍马来传统文化。周末这里时常会有穆斯林集会,我感觉他们似
乎不太欢迎非穆斯林观摩他们的集会,因此强烈建议在周一至周五参观。
位置:85 Sultan Gate
DHL观光气球 应该是新近开发的旅游项目吧。乘坐气球升空俯瞰新加坡,景色相当不错
,CBD、港口等一览无余。不过如果有晕车或晕船史最好慎重考虑,在150多米的高空呕
吐可不是什么好事。
票价:23新元,升空时间7到10分钟。
位置:Bugis Junction
三、政府大厦 新加坡最著名的旅游景点之一。这里的建筑无论从规模、结构还是从历
史意义、现在的功用上来说,都堪称重量级。
到达:NS25,CITY HALL站下
主要街道:ST. ANDREW’S RD,CONNAUGHT DRIVE,这是环绕THE PADANG的两条马路。
政府大厦几处主要的景点都在这两条马路两边。
主要景点: 赞美坊(CHIJMS) 世界仅存的女修道院。现在除去教堂外有不少CAF&
Eacute;和商铺,是个歇脚或闲逛的好地方。
每天上午11点起开放。
位置:史丹福路(Stamford Road)和维多利亚街(Victoria Street)的交汇处路口右
拐。
莱弗士大酒店(RAFFLES HOTEL) 新加坡最棒、也是最具历史意义的酒店,超星级,超
贵级,据说最便宜的房间也要2000美元一晚。这里可以随意参观,但参观者须衣冠齐整
。你可以倘佯在1楼和2楼的名品店里佯装富人,可以在酒店的BACKYARD里游手好闲看服
务生们忙碌,也可以到3楼的酒店MUSUEM里探寻一下酒店的历史,当然这历史往往也就
是新加坡的历史。
当我坐在LONG BAR里望着酒店后院发呆时,有那么一瞬间,时间仿佛消失了。我看见曾
经的那些同样美好的天气里,绰绰的树影下,高高黑色礼帽的殖民者纵情着,高高白色
包头巾的印度人和长长辫子的中国人在他们中间卑微着。历史模糊了他们的脸,却深刻
了他们的身形。
位置:赞美坊对面。
圣安德烈教堂 高耸的哥特式屋顶,巨大的五彩玻璃,门前草坪上休憩的鸽子,和我想
像中的教堂几乎一模一样。教堂围栏上悬挂着中英文的《马太福音》里的训诫,走过这
里的人们都突然安静了下来。信仰确实是种力量。
离圣安德烈教堂不远的COLEMAN ST街上有一座亚美尼亚教堂。和圣安德烈教堂比,这里
没有庄严、高耸的尖顶,只是一座简陋的小教堂,但这里更多一份宁静和安祥。树下长
条凳的表面已经斑驳,椅背上镌刻着捐赠者的名字。
不得不提的是我在马六甲见识的与新加坡完全不同的另一种教堂,一样有着哥特式的屋
顶,巨大的五彩玻璃,唯一不同的是设置在讲坛边的架子鼓和正在忘情击打它的黑人鼓
手。虽然并不太能接受那震撼耳膜的嘈杂音乐,但我确定自己在那一刻看见了自由的灵
魂并为之倾倒。
政府大厦 圣安德烈教堂对面。
最高法院 新近落成的最高法院的外形完全背离了法院岿然不动的稳重性格,看来就像
一个半空中几欲升仙的巨大金属飞碟。我对这种建筑上的奇思妙想实在不敢苟同,因为
作为一个法律工作者,我理解的公平、正义绝不应该是一副高高在上、需要人们仰视的
冷漠姿态。
旧议会大厦 见后文博物馆部分的介绍。
国会大厦 非常雄伟,修剪的整齐划一的巨大草坪,古希腊式的高大圆形立柱,门口巡
逻的不苟言笑的警察,整座建筑流露着完全的典型性政治姿态。
我参观的时候正好有电视台在那里拍现场,主持人站在国会大厦门前报道着政府养老保
险政策修改的最新动态。近来,这个政策的变动严重影响了新加坡人对未来生活的信心
,以至于《THE STRAITS TIMES》惊呼,新加坡人对未来生活的乐观度已经“比中国人
还要低”了!
国会大厦这里已经可以看见新加坡河和莱弗士登陆点。我是步行过去的,路上三次遇见
一个华人三轮车夫,每次他都热情邀我搭车。因为比较喜欢走路,也为了省点银子,我
三次婉拒了他。当我们第四次遇见时,他不屑的看了我一眼嘟囔了一句:“走死你!”
厥倒。
亚洲文明博物馆 见后文博物馆部分的介绍。
维多利亚剧院及音乐会堂 典型的维多利亚建筑,屋顶的大钟使你可以在很远的地方就
辨认出它来。剧院里常举办各种文化活动,有闲钱又有时间的话可以附庸下风雅,也是
种享受。
我一直以为门前那尊雕像是某位伟大的艺术家,后经仔细研究发现应该就是莱弗士。这
位殖民者在这个国家历史上的地位真是无人能及。
日治时期蒙难人士纪念碑 这个纪念碑让人难免心头一沉,碑的基座上还可以看见清晰
的弹孔。和福康宁公园一样,这个碑给这个原本无甚历史积淀的国家抹上了一道浓重的
颜色。
四、新加坡河地区 新加坡河地区在新加坡历史上的地位非同寻常。1819年莱弗士在这
里登陆,欣喜的发现这是一处比马六甲更棒的非常适合英国人登陆的口岸,之后,莱弗
士用区区100英镑开始发展新加坡。如今,这里已经成为新加坡的商业中心,河两岸鳞
次栉比的高楼大厦是这个国家经济繁荣的一个重要特征。
到达:NS25,CITY HALL站下,或NE5,克拉码头站下
主要街道:克拉码头,驳船码头
主要景点: 鱼尾狮公园 位于新加坡河南岸。这里矗立着那只著名的、怪模怪样的鱼尾
狮塑像。这种狮子和鱼的结合体是新加坡旅游局在上世纪60年代设计的吉祥物,如今已
经成为了现代新加坡的象征。
驳船码头和克拉码头 集中了各式各样的酒吧。驳船码头的酒吧相对较老,建筑风格亲
切而活泼,大多色彩明亮。克拉码头则是新近兴起的酒吧区,这里主要针对中高档的消
费者,酒吧的风格另类也多些贵气。其中有家酒吧的室外座位上弄了超级大的金属顶棚
,结果看起来就像一圈人围坐在一起烫头发。
这里的大部分酒吧也提供螃蟹都大受欢迎的海鲜。不过在这里喝一杯的价格可是不 菲
,一瓶小喜力就要7个半新元,咋舌。不过很多酒吧都有HAPPY HOUR,通常是在晚上8点
以前。这一时段的酒会有不同程度的折扣,最多可以达到7折。
另外,这里酒吧的上菜速度极慢,不知是不是故意要人多欣赏下河两岸美丽的风光。因
此,在这里消费绝对需要足够的银子和耐心。
濒海艺术中心 也就是俗称“大榴莲”的建筑。这样大胆而具有浓郁热带风情的建筑确
实让人印象深刻。
关于建筑,我曾经给老公出了一道选择题: 以下四个选项中哪个与其他三个不属于同
一类: A、维多利亚剧院 B、SUBSTATION C、“大榴莲” D、“大笨蛋” 老公很严肃
的说,三个中文,一个英文。
富勒顿大厦 这座维多利亚风格的壮美建筑曾经是新加坡邮政总局,现在则是一所高档
旅馆,吸引了很多有钱的观光客。作为没钱的穷人,可以站在大厦低下,做瞻仰大厦状
对着光着上身在旅馆平台上晒日光浴的各色型男发会儿花痴。
ANDERSON BRIDGE 优雅的白色大桥,连接了新加坡河两岸。
新加坡河 鱼尾狮公园、驳船码头、克拉码头和莱弗士登陆点都有泊船点,可以乘船游
览新加坡河。路线有30分钟(成人票价:12新元)和45分钟(成人票价:15新元)两种。
如果时间充裕,最好晚上游河,别是一番风景。夜色让所有那些狰狞的钢筋铁骨披上了
温柔,仰视时它们不再是压迫,也不再是刺破云霄的亵渎,而是人类创造的奇迹在茁壮
成长。船夫时而吆喝两嗓子,后来我明白他是在唱歌。我也随便乱唱:人生不错,真的
不错,今天的愁苦明天的收获,喜信正踏浪而来。
五、光明山 著名的景点就是普觉禅寺。恢弘的大殿供奉着观世音和释迦牟尼,万佛塔
则供奉一座三层楼高的药师菩萨。禅寺所有的殿堂均需脱鞋进入,殿堂里有免费取阅的
各种宣传佛教教义的英文小册子。通往各殿的长廊里画有24孝里的故事。
在暴走的日子里,停下脚步来这里冥想半天实在是个不错的主意。
从普觉禅寺回来的路上,我遇到一个来听宣讲的华人,她说今天的主讲僧人来自中国南
京林谷寺,然后问我南京在中国哪里,她只知道北京和苏州。我告诉她南京是苏州所在
那个省的省会,也是我的家乡。然后忽然之间我就想起家来,很想很想。
到达:NS17,BISHAN站下→在地铁站后面的BUS INTERCHANGE乘坐白牌的410路巴士或红
牌的52路巴士至BISHAN HILL Dr站下,车站旁边就是。 回程:可以在对面乘坐白牌或
青牌410路巴士至BUS INTERCHANGE下。
六、圣淘沙岛 这应该是新加坡最著名的旅游景点了,也是当地人周末度假最好的去处
之一。没有到过这个可爱的离岛真不能算来过新加坡。不过圣淘沙岛就是个消费的地方
,除了鱼尾狮走道免费外,所有的项目都需要不菲的银子。
到达:NE1,HABOURFRONT站下,之后可以选择在港湾中心或步行至花柏山缆车站搭乘缆
车,或者在港湾中心乘坐SENTOSA EXPRESS。如果时间充裕不妨从花柏山搭乘缆车,在
这条据称为亚洲最长的缆车上可以欣赏到不错的风景。
票价:单程缆车为10.95新元,圣淘沙门票为2新元,总共12.95新元,比起LONELY
PLANET上7新元的价格着实涨了不少。
主要景点: 鱼尾狮走道 圣淘沙岛上也有一做鱼尾狮雕像,不过比鱼尾狮公园那个大得
多得多。鱼尾狮像下有一支由华人、黑人、马来人组成的小乐队即兴表演,他们使用二
胡、吉他和手鼓演奏很老很老的英文歌曲。我最喜欢的是《KILLING ME SOFTLY WITH
HIS SONG》。当年利伯曼被朋友骗去听Don McLean的演唱会,结果写下了这首传世之作
,目下我则是心甘情愿的赖在这里被这支小乐队动听的演奏谋害。
海底世界 因为我以前从来没有参观过海底世界,所以觉得相当新奇。进门的地方有触
摸池,养着些温顺、奇特的鱼类,可以放心大胆的触摸。
票价:19新元。
嘉士伯旋转观光塔 烧钱的玩意。
西罗索沙滩 至今回想起在西罗索沙滩的那个夜晚我都觉得自己是在梦中,这个简朴而
热情的沙滩是我的天堂。躺在松软的沙滩上,清凉的海风掠过发梢,耳边若隐若现着附
近露天酒馆的歌舞声,老公静静坐在我身前对着远处星星点点的灯光出神。天上地下,
我深爱这个男人。
沙滩上有一小片沙滩排球场。每周末晚上7点40和8点40各有一场星光水火表演,挺精彩
的,不过要提前几小时买票。票价为6新元。
可以在沙滩入口乘坐免费观光小火车至沙滩各处景点。如果想去海豚乐园或者丹戎海滩
总站则可以在沙滩入口乘坐免费的白色面包车。
七、各类公园 新加坡各类公园的规划让人叹为观止, 虽然通常地方不大,但往往峰回
路转柳暗花明,给人无限惊喜。在公园漫无目的的兜兜转转或是坐在爬满藤蔓的长椅上
发呆是我的最爱。
植物园 窃以为是新加坡最美的地方之一,而其中的国家胡姬花园(NATIONAL ORCHID
GARDEN)则是新加坡最美的地方。
到达:NS22站下,乌节路一直向西→东陵路(Tanglin Rd)→纳比雅路(Napier Rd)
,美国大使馆对面
开放时间:每天5 A.M.至午夜
票价:国家胡姬花园,5新元
动物园 和国内一些大型动物园相比,这里的动物种类略显淡薄,但是人性化的公园设
计和规划,使我可以近距离观察它们,有时候真的是太近了,它们会倏地从我头上掠过
,吓我一大跳。这实在比站在冷冰冰的笼子前面远远眺望动物好太多。
表演时间: 亚洲大象园:每天11:30 A.M.以及3:00 P.M. 海洋动物馆:每天11:00 A.M
.、 2:30P.M.以及 5:00 P.M. 儿童世界:每天12:30 A.M.以及4:30 P.M.
到达: 1. NS4,蔡厝港(CHOA CHU KANG)站→在BUS INTERCHANGER乘坐巴士138至底
站。或 2. NS16,宏茂桥(ANG MO KIO)站→在BUS INTERCHANGER乘坐巴士927至底站
NS线在碧山站就转入地上,而自碧山至蔡厝港一路的风光相当美丽,看着两旁的热带雨
林和波澜不惊的水坝,感觉好像穿行在云顶树冠。
开放时间:8:30 A.M.至6 P.M.
票价:成人18新元,ADMISSION ONLY。
夜间野生动物园 就在动物园隔壁,不过这里并非像我以为的那样饲养和展览各种夜行
动物,而只不过就是在夜间开放的动物园。
开放时间:每天7:30 P.M.至午夜
票价:成人18新元,ADMISSION ONLY。
TIPS:由于怕惊扰野生动物,这里不允许使用闪光灯照相。
裕廊飞禽公园 全球最大的鸟类公园之一,也是新加坡人引以为豪的旅游景点。壮观的
彩鹦谷,恬静的瀑布鸟舍和喧闹的鹈鹕湾让人印象深刻,而博彩剧场每天上午11点和下
午3点开始的飞禽伙伴秀则妙趣横生,不过表演结束时例行号召大家捐款,作为回报,
每位捐款者都可以和这里的大明星——一对鹦鹉夫妻亲密合影。
到达:地铁EW线文礼(BOON LAY)站下→至BUS INTERCHANGE乘坐194或251到裕廊飞禽
公园站下(194只有两站:BUS INTERCHANGE和裕廊飞禽公园) 回程:194是环线车,所
以回来的时候只要在来时的站台仍乘194回到BUS INTERCHANGE即可 我去和回很巧合的
乘坐了同一个司机的巴士,司机是个华人,直笑着对我说“好巧哦,好巧哦”。
票价:成人18.5新元,ADMISSION ONLY。
开放时间:每天9:00 A.M.至6:00 P.M.
TIPS:裕廊飞禽公园位于新加坡西南部,从市中心乘坐地铁大约需要一个小时的行程,
所以早点出发吧。
福康宁公园(FORT CANNING PARK) 新加坡的国家公园,展示了这个国家历史中沉重的
一页。突兀在美丽山间的碉堡、英军地下指挥室、炮台都表明,美好在战争面前不堪一
击。通往福康宁中心的两侧走道上刻着许多战时牺牲的人的名字,我长久踯躅在这里,
想像着这些人年轻的脸庞。虽然不是世界选美小姐,但我的心愿同样是:世界和平。
山上保存有伊斯干达沙(Iskandar Shah)的陵墓。历史学家研究认为伊斯干达沙原名
拜里米苏腊,本是巴伦邦(Palembang或巨港)的王子,因不再效忠他的岳父国王而被
迫逃亡至当时受阿瑜陀耶(暹罗)控制的淡马锡(新加坡的前身)。之后,拜里米苏腊
因杀了暹罗封臣Temagi而再次逃难至麻坡,后至马六甲,并建立了显赫的马六甲王朝。
马六甲王朝建立后,为改善与苏门答腊穆斯林诸国的关系,拜里米苏腊改信伊斯兰教。
伊斯干达沙(Iskandar Shah)就是拜里米苏腊改信伊斯兰之后的名字,其中 “沙”(
Shah)是沿用波斯国王的头衔。
通常我在伊斯兰教的景点总会有点不自在,不过这里是个例外。虽然那些遥远年代里的
过往充满着神奇和媚惑,但这个纤尘不染的静谧处所却简单到让人没有任何想法。棺木
旁,一个穆斯林严谨的穿着伊斯兰教国家的传统服饰,在棺木左侧的地面上紧贴着棺木
静静平躺着,好像依附在久远国王的身边冥想,又好像仅仅是在中午毒辣的阳光中昏昏
睡去,脚边放着他的鞋。这里是一切生物最终的处所,所有的神奇和媚惑在这里完结。
福康宁公园里还建有香料园。
到达:NS24,DHOBY GHAUT
票价:进入公园免费,但参观碉堡需支付8新元费用。
武吉知马自然保护区 新加坡唯一的大片原始热带雨林。位于新加坡西北部,离市中心
并不太远。武吉知马是新加坡最高的山峰,但海拔只有区区163米多,实在称不上是山
。上山的路有红、黄、绿三条,路程各不相同,可以根据自己的脚力选择。路边隔不多
远就会有跟小立柱,上面标识着红、黄、绿三色或其中的某色,这就是独特的路标了,
选择了某种颜色的登山路线后只要跟着标有该种颜色的路标前进即可。
武吉知马的确很美,随便一眼张望都让人心旷神怡,所以慢慢走,尽情享受这份安静和
优美。
到达:可以从市中心乘坐巴士至BUKIT TIMAH SHOP CENTRE站下,向前走不远可以看见
一座过街天桥,通过过街天桥就到了武吉知马山脚下,这里有很大的绿色指示牌。
票价:免费
开放时间:8:30 A.M.至6:00 P.M.
八、各类展馆
国家博物馆 如果只是四处看看,不需要付费。但是如果你想参观展馆,则需至少每个
展馆支付5新元。我安慰自己说,新加坡的历史还没到能激起我花大钱探寻的欲望,所
以走两圈,照两张相走人。
亚洲文明博物馆 非常现代化的博物馆,先进的展示仪器和新奇的互动方式弥补了展品
本身在文化、历史意义上的不足。在这里可以详细了解印尼、马来、新加坡、泰国的历
史和文化。我在里面逛了4个小时依然意犹未尽。
不过博物馆禁止吃喝,因此最好吃饱喝足再进去,不然逛久了体力严重受损。
亚洲文明博物馆分馆 很不幸,这里目前正闭馆装修,2008年将更名并重新开放。
到达:NS24,DHOBY GHAUT
SUBSTATION 严格的说这里并不是个展览馆,而是供本地艺术家活动的场所,但可以免
费参观。要看看新加坡当地艺术家的作品就一定要来这里。就在亚洲文明博物馆分馆隔
壁。2楼有很多活动室。
到达:NS24,DHOBY GHAUT
新加坡艺术馆 尽管票价不便宜,但仍是个值得走走的地方。这里不大,主要展览印尼
、马来、泰国等周边国家的艺术作品,有浓郁的地方特色。展馆共有3层楼,主要的10
个展厅分布在1、2层。
2楼的儿童活动中心有画家指导孩子画画,旁边桌上摆着小本子,供各国观光客留言。
大部分观光客都留下了赞赏的语句,也有不少人留下了漂亮的速写。我只看见很少的中
文留言,基本都是“我爱你”,有个占了一整页纸,写着:我爱你,就像老鼠爱大米。
到达:NS25,CITY HALL
票价:8新元
旧议会大厦 现在已经改建为一个艺术之家,是个比较怪异的地方。1楼的店铺出售本地
艺术家的作品,包括家居设计、服饰、CD、书籍,大多让人觉得惊奇但说不上好坏。走
廊里张贴着非常古老的电影海报,主要是香港邵氏公司的,最有名的莫过于《盘丝洞》
以及张艾嘉和林青霞主演的《红楼梦》。2楼有训练厅、放映厅,放映厅常免费展映本
地导演的作品。我参观的时候正好有人在训练厅练习现代舞,我驻足观看,结果被他从
镜子里看到,吓了他一大跳,差点摔倒。我刚想道歉他就很不耐烦的挥手示意我快走,
搞得我相当不好意思。看来要做一个受欢迎的、负责任的观光客,有时候必须压制自己
过盛的好奇心。
到达:NS25,CITY HALL站
票价:免费
新加坡自助游傻瓜攻略——美食篇 新加坡确实是个美食天堂,可以品尝到来自中国南
海、泰国、印度、马来的传统美食以及大量海鲜和新奇的热带水果。总的原则就是大胆
尝试。
老巴刹美食中心(LAU PA SAT FESTIVAL MARKET) 这里曾是直落亚逸集市(TELOK
AYER MARKET),有十分壮观的铸铁棚和老式吊扇。现在这里成了一个巨大的美食中心
,物美价廉,绝对值得一试。特别推荐黑胡椒螃蟹(BLACK PEPPER CRAB),价格约为
每只30新元,可以讲价,我们最终以28新元成交。
到达:NS26,RAFFLES PLACE站I口出,顺着路标指示很容易就可以找到。
大食代(FOOD REPUBLIC) 在新加坡有好几家,我常去的是乌节路上威士马广场四楼那
家。这里云集了新加坡著名的小吃,虽然摊位不算多,但几乎家家都是在当地口碑相当
不错的老字号,有些摊位外还挂着当年创始人推着三轮车叫卖时的老照片。
这里每家都值得尝试,特别推荐以下几家: 泰国菜馆,威士马这家大食代有个单独隔
出来的泰国菜馆,就在避风塘旁边,这里的泰国菜实在是太棒了,特别是冬荫功海鲜汤
(TOMYAM SEAFOOD SOUP),真是余味绕梁,三日不绝。这里的甜点也超级棒,特别是
椰汁类,甜而不腻,强烈推荐。餐费:约15新元每人。 泰丰(THYE HONG),这里的虾
面一天到晚排长队,不过吃过一次就觉得为了这碗虾面就算排半个小时也是值得的。餐
费:约4至6新元每人。 华英(WAH ENG),超棒的牛肉汤。柜台上还有免费的水果糖,
吃完酸酸的牛肉汤后来颗甜甜的水果糖,感觉好极了。新加坡的酸味主要靠一种金橘大
小的柠檬的汁调制。别看这柠檬个头小,酸得吓人。餐费:约5新元每人。 避风塘,很
实惠的地方,每只鲜虾云吞里都真的有一整只大虾。餐费:约6新元每人。 海南鸡饭,
我记不得这家的名字了,不过这家大食代里就这么一家做海南鸡饭的,就在卫生间旁边
。虽然位置挺让人倒胃口,不过这家的海南鸡饭绝对是我吃过最好的。我来新加坡后的
第一顿饭就是在这里吃的,当时吃得狼吞虎咽,吃完一边打着嗝一边冲两个月未见的老
公傻笑,觉得自己是世界上最幸福的人。餐费:约4至5新元每人。
口福(KOU FU) 和大食代一样,也是知名小吃云集的地方。我常去的是大巴窑那家。
以下几家味道不俗: 酿豆腐,吃法和麻辣烫差不多,不过食材基本全是豆腐做的。这
也是新加坡地方名吃,论件卖,每件5至7角不等。和麻辣烫一样,酿豆腐的美味关键是
蘸料。口福这家的蘸料是我吃过的酿豆腐里比较出色的,所以尽管威士马的大食代也有
酿豆腐,但还是建议来大巴窑的口福吃。另外,这家的价格也比大食代要便宜一些。餐
费:每人5新元足矣。 鸭饭,店名似乎是叫王友,就在酿豆腐旁边。店老板个子矮矮的
却姓高,很热情,最喜欢说的一句话就是:“人家说我的鸭饭不好吃,我就不相信。你
要不试试?”餐费:约每人6新元。
THE BANANA LEAF APOLO 这是根据《LONGLY PLANET》的指示特地来吃的,味道实在是
无与伦比。这家33年历史的餐馆的招牌菜是咖喱鱼头(APOLO CURRY HEAD),一级棒!
饮料中酸柑水(FRESH LEMON JUICE)非常值得尝试,相比之下,大食代里卖的酸柑水
实在难以下咽。另外,这家餐前提供美味的印度传统美食扁豆薄饼,虽然非常好吃,不
过不要贪嘴,千万留下肚子品尝主食。
很有意思的是,这里的餐盘是芭蕉叶,这应该是印度的传统。服务生告诉我们,把芭蕉
叶对折就表示结账。
到达:NE7,LITTLE INDEA站下,就在跑马铺路(RACE COURSE RD)上。
其他 街头冷饮,很有意思,用两片面包或者苏打饼夹上一大块冻得硬邦邦的冰激淋。
只需要1新元,实在过瘾。 海洋公园门口的面包,这家现烤的咖啡口味和卡布奇诺口味
的面包非常好吃。 汉堡王,当年汉堡王在广告中质问其他汉堡店:牛肉在哪里?汉堡
王也凭借大肉多汁而一炮走红。这里的牛肉确实更份量,价格也比国内低得多。回国以
后我和老公还流着口水无限想念过它的牛肉。 面包新语(BREAD TALK),别以为和北
京的面包新语一样,这里的味道要好得多,品种也更多。出门暴走的时候,我总喜欢背
上一个面包新语的多纳圈。 NEW ZEALAND NATURE,冰激淋非常棒。北京其实也有,不
过价格太贵,只能无奈观望。美增香,超级好吃的肉干。
新加坡自助游傻瓜攻略——购物篇 虽然号称购物天堂,但个人觉得新加坡的东西,特
别是服装、纺织品和手工艺品并不比国内便宜多少,而且大部分你看中的东西很可能都
是中国制造。化妆品的价格仅比国内店铺价格稍便宜,但有一些不错的促销活动。一些
进口商品,特别是刀具等厨房用品以及眉钳等美体用品比国内便宜很多,而且有不少在
国内鲜见的世界名牌。
网上知名度很高的购物区牛车水和小印度可能对中国游客没有太多的吸引力,因为牛车
水出售的中国风格纪念品在国内大中城市的小商品市场里早已被人习以为常,而小印度
的廉价印度传统服饰则实在无法在国内街头穿着。不过夜市里有时可以淘到一些价廉物
美的印度或者马来风情旅游纪念品。
一、退税政策: 退税退还的是消费税(GST),税率是5%,但消费者仍需支付一定的
手续费,手续费直接从消费税退还数额中扣除。
提供退税服务的服务商有两个:GLOBAL REFUND,标志为“TAX FREE”;PREMIER TAX
FREE,标志为“PREMIER TAX FREE”。凡在贴有该两个标志的地方购物满100新元均可
退税,但“TAX FREE”收取的服务费较“PREMIER TAX FREE”略低。另外,有些店铺有
自己的消费税回扣计划,因此即便没有该两个标志,也可以在买东西前询问一下是否退
税及如何退税。例如,我记得我在GNC买保健品时店家就表示可以累积退税,也就是即
便单张发票没满100元,但只要有几张发票累积金额超过100元同样可以退税,而通常上
面两家退税服务的服务商都要求单张发票金额满100元。
退税步骤: 1. 凭发票至购物地点的服务中心索取消费税回扣券。 2. 离境时凭护照在
樟宜机场的退税柜台给回扣券盖戳。 3. 凭护照至机场里的免税商店处领取退还的税金。
MUSTAFA退税步骤: MUSTAFA的退税步骤比较特殊。 1. 凭发票和护照至服务中心索取
消费税回扣券并用英文填写国内详细地址。工作人员会将支票放在一个写有MUSTAFA地
址的信封里交给你。 2. 离境时凭护照在樟宜机场的退税柜台给回扣券盖戳。 3. 将盖
好戳的支票放在信封里封口后扔进柜台旁边的一个邮筒里。MUSTAFA在收到盖好戳的回
扣券后将税金以支票形式寄回你的国内地址。
TIPS: 1. 索取回扣券时一般不需要护照,但可以准备一份复印件以防万一。 2. TAX
FREE,PREMIER TAX FREE和DFS在机场领取税金的窗口不同,注意对应。 3. 机场办理
退税的人会很多,因此为避免耽误航程,尽量早点到机场。
二、购物区: 根据临近的地铁站名,我把新加坡的购物区分为以下几个部分并作如下
推荐: 1. NS22,ORCHADR ROAD站,乌节路 董厦(TANG PLAZA),出售各种中高档商
品。 威士马广场(WISMA ATRIA SHOPPING CENTRE),出售中高档服装,有新加坡比较
有名的TOPMAN和TOPWOMAN的店面,1楼有由著名设计师Benny Ong设计的女装品牌“BEBE
”,2楼的FILA成天打折。 义安城(Ngee Ann City),好像王府井的东方新天地,里
面除了许多专卖店外还有日本大型连锁店高岛屋(TAKASHIMAYA)。出售各种高档商品
。地下一层常有促销活动。我在它的德国制品展销会上花区区20新元(合人民币100元
)买了一套双立人的刨刀和水果刀,自觉占了很大便宜。另外,这里也有全东南亚最大
的书店KINOKUNIYA,不过新加坡的书实在太贵。 柏丽宫(PARAGON SHOPPING CENTRE)
,充斥着各种高档商品,对我这种穷光蛋来说,这种地方实在是只可远观不可亵玩。
邵氏楼(SHAO HOUSE),包括ADIDAS和NIKE在内的多个知名运动品牌常有打折活动,我
老公花69新元(合人民币354元)买了一双心仪已久的三叶草经典款,相当值当。四楼
的厨具部门是我最爱逛的地方,品牌和义安城差不多,但有促销活动的时候价格比义安
城便宜不少。 麒麟大厦(THE HEEREN),类似北京的77街,服饰价格适中,风格前卫
。 DFS时格华(DFS GALLERIA SCOTTSWALK),免税店,出售各种世界顶尖名牌。虽然
买不起,饱饱眼福也不错。另外,一楼出售国内名烟名酒,但价格比国内便宜20%左右
,不过需要到机场提货,所以不如直接到机场买。
2. NS23,SOMESET站,乌节路 先得坊(CNETREPOINT),里面有家ROBINSONS,是新加
坡比较有名的购物中心,在莱弗士城还有一家。ROBINSONS的化妆品柜台有时会有不同
于其他购物中心的更加实惠的促销活动。 奥奇乌节(ORCHARD O.G.),其物美价廉的
女装很值得淘货。和ROBINSONS一样,这里的化妆品柜台有时会有更实惠的促销活动。
3. NS24,DHOBY GHAUT站 狮城大厦(PLAZA SINGAPURA),这个购物中心据说曾是新加
坡的行业老大,就连多美歌地铁站都是专门为它而建,但如今这里多少有点没落。和其
他购物中心相比无甚特别之处。
4. NS25,CITY HALL站 莱弗士城(RAFFLES CITY), 又是个出售高档商品的地方。在
新加坡,凡是名字里带RAFFLES的一定不属于草根阶层。不过这里的ROBINSONS同样值得
一逛。 CITYLINK MALL,其实是从地铁站通往SUNTEC的一个漫长的地下通道,不过通道
两边挤满了各具特色的服饰店和礼品店,当然也有佐丹奴、G2000这样品牌的连锁店。
新达城(SUNTEC),大到迷路的购物中心,很像北京的金源燕莎。四楼的电影院旁边有
多家出售电影周边产品的店铺,虽然不少产品都是中国制造,但真很值得买,特别是一
些星战模型,让人叹为观止。有个模型店老板和我说他最大的愿望就是新加坡有朝一日
能制造出如“中国制造”一般精美的模型。听他这么说时,我生平第一次为“中国制造
”感到骄傲。当然,也有一些价廉物美的进口货,我以18新元(折合人民币90元)买了
一个美国产刻有葛来芬多徽章的坩埚(我老公扬言要拿来泡面)。这里有全亚洲最大的
喷泉。
5. NE4,CHINATOWN站 珍珠坊(PEOPLE’S PARK COMPLEX),牛车水著名的购物中心,
都是一些个体小摊位,出售各种商品。比较有意思的是珍珠坊和珍珠大厦里都有不少摊
位出售各种珠石,新加坡人用来DIY耳环、手链等各种小首饰。国内也很流行这种DIY的
小首饰,不过珠石种类远没有这里丰富。 珍珠大厦(PEOPLE’S PARK CENTRE),珍珠
坊对面,和珍珠坊相仿。 唐城坊(CHINATOWN POINT),有家店出售美国制造、锡铜合
金质中世纪欧洲武士模型及各种龙像。我买了一个独角兽和一个高脚杯,杯座是条面目
狰狞的飞龙。爱极独角兽身上逼真的肌肉线条。我老公说:酷。 福南科技与资讯广场
(FUNAN DIGITAL LIFE MALL),出售各种电子器材,数码相机、笔记本电脑常有促销
活动,但总体感觉不比国内便宜。
6. NE7,LITTLE INDIA站 竹脚中心(TEKKA CENTRE),网上流传的说法是没去过竹脚
中心和MUSTAFA就不算来过小印度。确实,竹脚中心出售的商品有着浓郁的印度风情,
连空气里都弥漫着印度香水独特的味道。虽然就购物本身而言这里确实没什么可买的,
不过来逛一下还是很有意思的。 慕达发中心(MUSTAFA CENTRE),小印度的又一著名
购物中心。说是购物中心其实更像个包罗万象的大超市。这里出名的一大原因是商品价
格低廉,但我觉得便宜的似乎只有榴莲糖和巧克力,名牌厨具等日用品可能比乌节路上
贵上好多。另外,如上文所述,MUSTAFA的退税方式实在很麻烦。 森林大厦(SIM LIM
TOWER),新加坡的海龙大厦。没有二话,砍价吧!
7. EW12,BUGIS BUGIS JUNCTION,逛逛这里的服饰就知道新加坡当下的时尚潮流是什
么了。值得花点时间淘宝。
TIPS: 新加坡商场的购物环境很舒适,基本是全自助,包括试衣。看中哪件直接去
FITTING ROOM试穿即可,满意就拿去款台付账,不满意的话交给FITTING ROOM门口的工
作人员就可以了。
三、各类超市: FAIR PRICE,新加坡著名的平价超市,常有特价水果。我比较常逛大
巴窑(NS 19,TOA PAYOH)那家。 CHEERS,FAIR PRICE旗下的便利店,饮料价格比较
便宜。 GUADIANTS,专门出售各种美体护肤产品。 家乐福,地球人都知道的法国大超
市,在新达城里。
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【在 K**S 的大作中提到】
: 新加坡概要篇
: 一、历史 新加坡古称淡马锡,公元8世纪建国,属印尼室利佛逝王朝。公元18世纪至19
: 世纪初为马来亚柔佛王国的一部分。1819年,英国人史丹福·莱佛士抵新,与柔佛苏丹
: 订约设立贸易站。1824年沦为英国殖民地,成为英在远东的转口贸易商埠和在东南亚的
: 主要军事基地。1942年被日军占领,1945年日本投降后,英国恢复其殖民统治,次年划
: 为直属殖民地。1946年英国将其划为直辖殖民地。1959年6月新加坡实行内部自治,成
: 为自治邦,英国保留国防、外交、修改宪法、颁布“紧急法令”等权力。1963年9月16
: 日并入马来西亚。1965年8月9日脱离马来西亚,成立新加坡共和国。同年9月成为联合
: 国成员国,10月加入英联邦。
: 关于国名的由来,据马来史籍记载,公元1150年左右,苏门答腊的室利佛逝王国王子乘

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D2 (上午) 南洋理工大学(南大)和国立教育学院(NIE)的校园 —— 圣淘
沙(下午,晚上)
提示:1)NIE只有一个食堂。南大有很多食堂,其中Canteen 2距离Hall10只3
分钟路程,饭菜相当实惠,四川风味的辣椒酱非常地道。
2)在校园内喝水很方便,教学楼内每隔几百米就有提供冰水和
开水的饮水机。所以我们带了一个不怕烫的杯子,可以随时喝到温水。
3)@去圣淘沙非常方便,无须导游。乘地铁到南端终点Harbor
Front下,顺着去圣淘沙的shuttle bus service(从Harbor Front到圣淘沙的免费班车
)的箭头走出地铁站,沿着走廊就可以到shuttle bus的车站。几分钟车程后进入圣淘
沙岛,到shuttle bus的终点下车。下车后,在旅游旺季时,必须买票入岛,3新元的票
,含岛内车费;非旺季时,基本上可以逃票。岛内班车有3条线路,可以在地图上按图
索骥,想去什么地方就坐什么车,坐多少次都行;也可以步行,欣赏沿途风光。@岛内
的餐饮比较贵,所以要自己带点吃的。钟楼下有家小店,有几样中餐,味道还行,比如
5元一盘的炒面或者炒饭。我们在那里吃的晚餐。@强烈推荐岛上的音乐喷泉!每天下午
晚上都有,但是晚上的灯光更出彩。每天的最后一场是8:40开始,9:10结束,回到新
加坡内任何一个地方都不算太晚。
费用:岛外交通18,餐饮43,入岛费9元。
自述:这一天都吃得比较实惠,很舒服。南大和NIE的校园非常美,都是依山而
建,楼宇错落有致,有历史悠久的华裔馆,也有新建的、获得节能环保奖的图书馆。圣
淘沙岛则是亚洲大陆最南端所在地。在西乐索海滩能见到放养的孔雀停在数十层宾馆的
阳台上;海滩的石堤上偶尔会有巨蜥出没;岛内的音乐喷泉,技术先进,画面细致到能
看见白衣美女的缕缕发丝,美得让人流连忘返。
D3 小印度——阿拉伯街——莱弗士酒店——滨海艺术中心——鱼尾狮雕像—
—新加坡河——老巴萨
提示:1)交通。从地铁的小印度站出来,步行可以到达后面所有地方,建议穿
透气的运动鞋步行,欣赏一路风光。不熟悉道路的游客最好带上地图。新加坡人很少长
距离步行,所以可能需要边走边问,一点一点向目的地靠拢。
2)购物。小印度和阿拉伯街是购物的极佳地段。在那里能买到极
具民族和地域特色的服饰和日用品,档次不同,风格各异。比如南亚风格的小乐器,柔
软绚丽的披肩和围巾,埃及香水瓶。这些东西既可以自用,又可以送人。买的时候可以
稍微讲讲价。
3)吃。在这些地方能吃到东南亚各种风味小吃,如印度甩饼和抓
饭,中国南方的煲汤,穆斯林的各种小吃。而老巴萨更是集合各种小吃的地方,原来是
教堂,有拱形窗框,时不时还响起教堂钟声。
4)回到Jurong Point后去换汇了(800人民币换了300多马币,基
本花完),为去马来西亚做准备。新加坡所有的Money Changer都是合法的,但不同地
方所换汇率是不一样的,可以多打听几家再做决定。离南大最近的Money Changer有两
个,都在Jurong Point的B1(地下一层)。
费用:交通18,餐饮23,购物270,换汇800人民币
自述:这一天可算是民俗风情游,也看到了历史的与现代的东西是如何共存,
如何的相得益彰。可以游玩的地方太多了。比如莱弗士酒店,是新加坡这片土地上历史
最悠久的酒店之一,以第一个登录岛上的西方殖民者的名字命名。它建筑独特,闹中取
静,有很多反映社会生活的壁画,也有很多毛姆小说中的房间名称。我第一次进去后逛
了两个小时还意犹未尽。大家还是自己去发现别人已经发现或者还没有被人发现的东西
吧。
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Sights in Singapore are covered in more detail under the various districts.
Broadly speaking:
Beaches and tourist traps: Head to one of the three beaches on Sentosa or
its southern islands. Other beaches can be found on the East Coast.
Culture and cuisine: See Chinatown for Chinese treats, Little India for
Indian flavors, Kampong Glam (Arab St) for a Malay/Arab experience or the
East Coast for delicious seafood, including the famous chilli and black
pepper crab.
History and museums: The Bras Basah area east of Orchard and north of the
Singapore River is Singapore's colonial core, with historical buildings and
museums.
Nature and wildlife: Popular tourist attractions Singapore Zoo, Night Safari
, Jurong Bird Park and the Botanical Gardens are all in the North and West.
Finding "real" nature is a little harder, but the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
in the same area is Singapore's largest. Pulau Ubin, an island off the
Changi Village in the east, is a flashback to the rural Singapore of
yesteryear. City parks full of locals jogging or doing tai chi can be found
everywhere.
Skyscrapers and shopping: The heaviest shopping mall concentration is in
Orchard Road, while skyscrapers are clustered around the Singapore River,
but also check out Bugis to see where Singaporeans shop.
Places of worship: Don't miss this aspect of Singapore, where Buddhism,
Taoism, Hinduism, Sikhism, Baha'i faith, Christianity, Islam and even
Judaism all exist in sizeable numbers. Religious sites can be easily visited
and welcome non-followers outside of service times. Particularly worth
visiting include: the vast Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery near Ang Mo
Kio, the colorful Sri Mariamman Hindu temple in Chinatown, the psychedelic
Burmese Buddhist Temple in Balestier and the stately Masjid Sultan in Arab
Street.
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The following itineraries illustrate three ways to spend one day in
Singapore. They all assume you will start from and end your trip at your
lodgings. You can select the activities that sound interesting to you and
follow them in any order, including mixing and matching the morning/
afternoon/evening sections from the three different itineraries as you like.
All listed prices are in Singapore dollars. The estimates provided below do
not include food, drinks or the cost of transportation between the hotel
where you are staying and the locations of the first and last destinations
stated in each itinerary.
[edit] Prepare
Traveling in Singapore is easy enough, but equipping yourself with a bottle
of water and a decent map — the free Singapore Tourist Map is fine — is
advisable. If you plan on using the subway system, or MRT as it is known in
Singapore, you should consider investing in the pre-paid EZ-Link card. Using
the EZ-Link card not only helps you to avoid the lines at the ticket
counters, it also helps you to save money since you get a 15% discount —
although this is offset by a nonrefundable charge of $5 to purchase the card
.
[edit] Day 1
The Tourist Loop
If you have to pick one itinerary out of the three listed here, this is the
one. Be forewarned however that this itinerary follows very closely the
typical itineraries devised by tour groups and what you will mostly see will
be limited to the touristy face of Singapore.
Approximate cost per person for admissions and transport: $50.
[edit] Morning
Bored proboscis monkey, Singapore ZooGet up bright and early to beat the
heat. Skip the hotel buffet and start your day with a Singaporean breakfast
of kaya toast, runny eggs and strong sweet coffee, also known locally as
kopi. Kaya is the Singaporean's equivalent of the British marmalade or the
New Yorker's cream cheese, and is made of coconut milk, sugar and eggs. The
Singaporean breakfast is available in any corner coffeeshop, known more
affectionately by the locals as the Kopitiam, for about $2, but if you want
to taste what is considered to be the best kaya toast in town, you will want
to figure out the location of the nearest Ya Kun Kaya [1] outlet.
Incidentally, the word Kopitiam is formed by joining the Malay word kopi
with the Hokkien (a Chinese dialect) word for a shop; hence, the coffee-shop
and the etymology of this word is illustrative of many of the words that
are spoken by the typical Singaporean. As a matter of fact, the typical
Singaporean seems to be incapable of carrying on a conversation without
mixing in words from two or more languages (usually Mandarin Chinese and
English). So, if you hear a foreign-sounding word in the middle of an
English sentence, you haven't heard wrong -- the word is probably not in
English.
Before it gets too hot outside, head to either the Singapore Zoo [2], which
is particularly great for the kids, or the Jurong Bird Park [3], which is
arguably the more romantic option. The Zoo opens at 8:30 AM and the Bird
Park opens at 9 AM, but entrance to the Zoo is S$18 and S$18 to the Bird
Park. By far the easiest way to get to either park is to take the taxi (
approximately $10 if you start from the city center).
[edit] Afternoon
By noon you will be hot, sweaty and probably a little peckish. Take an air-
conditioned taxi to Orchard Road, or more specifically Ngee Ann City (also
known as Takashimaya), to begin the shopping portion of your tour. Unlike
America's malls, which occupy acres and acres of land, Singapore's scarcity
of land forces its malls to develop skywards. Among the many malls in
Singapore, Ngee Ann City is considered to be the premier mall destination,
hands down, and boasts an amazing number of high-end boutiques, including
Tiffany, Cartier, Louis Vuitton; and Takashimaya, which is Japanese for the
equivalent of Neiman-Marcus or Harrods.
Start off with a quick lunch in the food court located in Ngee Ann City's
basement. Dependable Singaporean-Chinese chain Crystal Jade has no less than
4 outlets scattered throughout the mall (the ones in the basement are cheap
, those up top cost more), Sushitei (2nd floor) serves up very good conveyor
belt sushi, Central (Basement 1) has a modern take on Hong Kong cuisine,
and if you're still pining for more options, the lower basement food court
has more options than you can shake a chopstick at.
Your course from here onward depends on your interests, there are literally
dozens of shopping malls along Orchard Rd stretching in both directions from
Takashimaya. Up on the third floor is Kinokuniya, Singapore's largest
bookstore. If Takashimaya's lower floors aren't enough, across the road is
Paragon, full of yet more expensive luxury brands. Teenagers will wish to
hop over to The Heeren, just to the right (east) of Paragon, which houses a
gigantic HMV outlet (which has since moved across the road to 313@Somerset)
and lots of hip but affordable little youth fashion stores, especially on
the top floor. If you're looking for something specific and can't find it,
the Singapore Visitors Centre across the road from the Heeren will be glad
to assist. But do yourself a favor and avoid buying any electronics in Lucky
Plaza, a notorious pit of ripoff artists.
[edit] Evening
Day 1 evening walking routeBy 5-6 PM the temperatures will start to drop and
it's time to get back to sightseeing. Find the nearest MRT station (the
likely candidates are Orchard, Somerset and Dhoby Ghaut, all on Orchard Rd)
and take the MRT to Raffles Place and head out via Exit H, which will
deposit you right on the south bank of Singapore River.
The first bridge to your right is Cavenagh Bridge (1), the oldest bridge
still standing. Don't cross it yet, but do pause to admire the original sign
advising that cattle are not permitted to cross.
The massive white colonnaded building just past the bridge was formerly
Singapore's general post office, but it has now been resurrected as the
Fullerton Hotel (2), one of the city's best (and most expensive).
Keep walking down the bank of the river, at one point crossing a road and
then promptly heading back down to the riverside. Soon enough you'll see
Singapore's official committee-designed symbol the Merlion (3), half-lion,
half-fish, staring purposefully out at tourists snapping away from the
observation deck just opposite. Join them and you'll be treated to a
stunning view of the Central Business District's skyscrapers.
On the other side of the river you will spot two odd-shaped domelike
buildings likened, depending on your interpretation, like giant insect eyes,
a durian fruit split in half or maybe even a pair of testicles. This is the
Esplanade, a new complex devoted to fine arts.
Retrace your steps and cross Cavenagh Bridge (or the preceding Anderson
Bridge) and walk along the north bank. To your left is Empress Place (4),
now housing the Asian Civilisations Museum and the excellent but pricey
IndoChine restaurant complex, also housing Bar Opiume and Siem Reap Cafe.
Just past Empress Place is a statue of Sir Stamford Raffles (5), the iconic
founder of Singapore. Go on, join the other tourists and have your picture
taken in front of it with the CBD skyscrapers as the backdrop, that's what
it's there for.
With that, the sightseeing portion of today's trip is now officially
complete and you can concentrate on eating and drinking.
Cross Cavenagh Bridge and turn right: the long strip of restored, brightly
lit and bustling shophouses in front of you is Boat Quay, a favorite hangout
for Singapore's expat crowd. The food here is expensive for what you get,
but it's worth stopping at Harry's Bar (6), the favorite hangout of Nick
Leeson, the man who brought down Barings Bank. Sip on a refreshing pre-
dinner gin and tonic ($10) and contemplate what you would do if you had to
tell your boss tomorrow that you just gambled $2 billion of company money
and lost.
Push your way through the restaurant touts all the way to the end of Boat
Quay and cross South Bridge Road, still following the river. A little way
down you will find an outlet of Jumbo Seafood (7), famed for the iconic
Singaporean dish chilli crab (around $3/100g). Order a side of mantou
dumplings to sop up the delicious sauce and dig in — and leave the nice
clothes at the hotel, because this can get messy!
After dinner, keep on walking and you'll soon spy the bright lights of
Clarke Quay and (further down) Robertson Quay. There are countless pubs,
bars and clubs here which change rapidly, just spot one with a crowd and
join in. In the unlikely event that you don't find anything to your liking,
grab a cab (or keep on walking) for the short hop down to Mohamed Sultan Rd
or Singapore's most famous nightclub Zouk. Most establishments stay open
until the wee hours and there's usually discounted entrance or happy hours
before 10, so party on until dawn!
[edit] Day 2
Culture Vulture
Today's excursion concentrates more on the cultural side of things, with
loops through Chinatown and Little India.
Approximate cost per person for admissions and transport: $10
[edit] Morning
Day 2 morning walking routeFind your way onto the MRT North East Line and
get off at Chinatown station Exit A. This will deposit you on Pagoda Street,
right at the heart of Chinatown.
Immediately to your right as you come out is an outlet of Bee Cheng Hiang (1
), a famous shop — now franchised, and the yellow-and-red signs can be seen
all over Singapore — that sells sweet barbecued roast pork and beef.
During Chinese New Year, queues here can stretch for hours! Ask for a free
sample and buy a box as a souvenir for any Chinese friends back home.
A few houses down the road to your left is the Chinatown Heritage Centre (2)
, an excellent and informative museum of Chinatown's history and development
. Admission $8.
Keep on walking down the road, past the many stalls hawking what is mostly
touristy kitsch. Pagoda Street ends on South Bridge Road and, immediately to
your right, you will see the Sri Mariamman Temple (3). Take off your shoes
and tiptoe in to take a look, pausing to observe the intricately carved
gopuram (gate statuary) above the entrance and the nonchalant cow statues
perched on the roofs. Free admission but donations welcome.
Further down South Bridge Road you will see (and smell) a number of Chinese
herbal medicine shops, ready to cure anything that ails you with unlikely
ingredients including dried seahorses and snake skin. Poke around and maybe
pick up a bag or two of cheap and tasty dried fruits. After the shops, you'
ll soon spot a gigantic vermilion four-story Chinese pavilion: this is the
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple (4), completed only in 2007. The holy relic in
question is housed on the fourth floor, and if you arrive before 11 AM you'
ll may even have a chance to gaze upon it from a distance before the curtain
shuts. On the roof, you'll find 10,000 miniature Buddhas and a giant
Tibetan-style prayer wheel.
Feeling peckish enough for lunch? If yes, you can turn right onto Smith
Street (5) for a row of gentrified hawker stalls prettified for tourists, or
left into Maxwell Food Centre (6), which doesn't score much points for
ambience but does serve some very good local food. Pick the stall with the
longest queue and dig in! Be sure to leave some room for dessert at Tong
Heng (7) at 285 South Bridge Road, famed for its egg tarts ($1).
Properly stuffed, it's time to take a break and digest all that at Tea
Chapter (8), just down the street at 9 Neil Road (pick the right fork of the
crossing), where you can introduced to Chinese tea ceremony for as little
as $8. This is not an experience to rushed, particularly if you opt for one
of the better grades of tea, so sit back and watch carefully as the staff
shows you how to pour and appreciate a proper cup of tea. You can also buy
Chinese tea and utensils from here.
[edit] Afternoon
Day 2 afternoon walking routeIt's time to bow politely to China and take the
metro to India. Head back to Chinatown station and board the North-East
Line three stations to Little India.
Take Exit C and walk down Bukit Timah Road. The big building to your left is
Tekka Centre, a large wet market that sells all sorts of fresh meat, fish,
fruits, vegetables. Worth a look if you haven't seen one before, but the
meat section is not for the squeamish.
The first road to your left is Serangoon Road, the central artery of Little
India. Across the road is Tekka Mall/The Verge (1), Little India's first and
only air-con mall, but of more interest is the lowrise building to the left
, which houses the Little India Arcade (2). This is a collection of small
shops and stalls that sell all sorts of Indian items, some geared for
tourists, but most are for the locals. Note the flower garlands, for
decorating home shrines, and the little leaf packets with something red and
white inside: this is paan, a mildly narcotic concoction of betel nut and
lime. Go ahead and try some, but the taste is bitter, it stains your teeth
red and you need to keep chewing for 20 minutes to get any buzz.
Return to Serangoon Road and walk up the street. Explore the countless
little shops here, one specializing in bangles, another in incense, many in
Indian music and Bollywood DVDs.
Soon to your right you will see Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple (3). This is
Little India's oldest temple, dating back to 1881, not as grand in size as
Chinatown's Sri Mariamman but usually much busier. In February (usually),
this is also the starting point of the procession for Thaipusam, celebrated
in Singapore and Malaysia by devotees who attach heavy weights and portable
shrines to their skin with skewers (kavadi) and carry them kilometers across
the city to another shrine. Free admission but donations welcome.
Keep walking down Serangoon Road until you see Serangoon Plaza. The road
leading right from here is Syed Alwi Road, home to a shopping extravaganza
like no other, the inimitable Mustafa Centre (7). Open 24 hours a day, this
perennially packed discount department store will happily sell you
absolutely anything imaginable: on the same trip you can easily pick up a
high-end camera, a tube of toothpaste, five kilos of mangoes, a golden
necklace, some Bollywood DVDs, a box of imported Bisquick pancake mix, a
washing machine and five meters of patterned silk. Next, you can get a suit
tailored at Mustafa Tailor, eat fish and chips at Mustafa Restaurant, buy
tickets at Mustafa Travel Agency, exchange your leftover Omani rials at
Mustafa Exchange and collapse into a cheap room at Mustafa Hotel. While you
can find pretty much anything you need here, electronics are a particularly
good buy as prices are extremely competitive and there's no hassle or risk
of ripoffs. Just don't expect much in the way of attentive service!
Hungry yet? If it's already dinnertime, there are countless options in the
vicinity, and if you're adventurous by all means consider some fish head
curry — Banana Leaf Apolo (5) and Muthu's (6), on nearby Race Course Rd,
are both famous for this. Good yet less fishy options include Delhi, for
somewhat upmarket North Indian fare just Serangoon Road, and Komala Vilas (4
), for vegetarian South Indian goodies with outlets both back where you came
from and a little more up the road on Serangoon.
Properly curried up, lug your big bags of Mustafa goodies across Serangoon
Rd, down Birch Street and into the air-conditioned coolness of the Farrer
Park MRT station, from where you can head back to your hotel to rest your
aching feet.
[edit] Day 3
Tanjong Beach, SentosaBeach Bumming
A frank confession: by South-East Asian standards, Singapore's beaches aren'
t all that great. But the other options within easy day-tripping distance
aren't that much better, so if you have precisely one day to spare, you
could do much worse than head to Sentosa, Singapore's island getaway. Bring
along sunscreen, a bathing suit and a towel!
Approximate cost per person for admissions and transport: $50
[edit] Morning
Start by finding your way to HarbourFront, the southern terminus of MRT
North-East Line, and then follow the signs towards the cable car — getting
there involves crossing through a shopping mall and then a parking lot.
Purchase a return ticket on the ground level ($10.90 plus $2 admission to
Sentosa), then head up by elevator.
The crossing takes just 5.5 minutes and gives good opportunities to gawk at
the Port of Singapore (to your right), the massive Star cruise ships at the
Cruise Center below and the fancy condos sprouting up to your right. After
climbing up to a tower you'll start your descent to Sentosa; the massive
construction site to your left will soon become Singapore's second casino
and a Universal Studios theme park.
The cable car will drop you off at the center of Sentosa. History buffs may
wish to drop into Images of Singapore ($10) nearby, for a sanitized, kid-
friendly version of Singapore's history, but the Sky Tower and the Merlion
don't really have much to offer (you've already seen the same views from the
cable car).
Hop onto a Blue or Green Line bus and head one stop to Underwater World ($19
.50), arguably the best of Sentosa's attractions: this is a giant aquarium
packed with sharks, manta rays and all sorts of weird and wonderful sea
creatures. Next door is Fort Siloso ($8), an authentic colonial-era British
fort, where you are introduced to life as a soldier of a British Empire and
taken through various well-done exhibits covering Singapore during World War
II. (Not suitable for very young children, although older ones will
probably get a kick out of it.) After buying your ticket, a tram will take
you to the top of the hill.
[edit] Afternoon
Hungry yet? Avoid the awful cafeteria at Underwater World and head a few
steps down to Siloso Beach, where you will find a number of decent
restaurants including Sakae Sushi, Trapizza and hot Ibizan nightspot Cafe
del Mar, which doubles as a restaurant during the day.
Take the Beach Tram through Beach Station (where you need to change trams)
down to Dolphin Lagoon, which is kind of cheesy — dolphins jumping through
hoops and all that jazz — but free with your Underwater World. Try to time
your visit for the "Meet the Dolphin" sessions at 11 AM, 1.30 PM, 3.30 PM
and 5.30 PM.
By now even the most determined traveller is going to feel a bit hot and
sweaty. Head on back to Palawan Beach, right next to Dolphin Lagoon, which
features the self-proclaimed Southernmost Point of the Asian Continent (a
claim vigorously disputed by Malaysia) and the hip Cafe del Mar, a franchise
of the Ibizan superclub. Peel down to your swimsuit, order a fruity
cocktail and dip into the pool while watching the beach babes/hunks
strutting their stuff.
Once you've had your fill of relaxing at the beach, there are two ways to
continue.
Option 1: If you've had your fill of Sentosa, take the Red Line bus to the
Merlion, take the obligatory souvenir snapshots, then take the series of
escalators back to the cable car station. Take the cable car back across to
HarbourFront, but don't get off yet — instead, continue straight onto Mount
Faber for nice sunset views of Singapore. The Jewel Box complex of
restaurants here is a little pricy, but the rooftop Moonstone it's a nice
place for a drink. And that's it for today. Take the cable car back to
HarbourFront and head out in search of dinner.
Option 2: If night is falling but you're still in the mood for more Sentosa,
take the Beach Tram back and catch the 7:40 PM or 8:40 PM shows at the
Songs of the Sea, a multimedia extravaganza with singing, dancing, lasers,
pyrotechnics and more. Tickets cost $6 and it's best to book them early, as
the show is very popular, especially on weekends. If you have time to kill,
grab a bite at the Koufu food court nearby, and once the show is over, you
can either hop on a bus to the cable car station or party the night away at
Cafe del Mar.
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The Southern Ridges Walk is a nine-kilometer stroll across the hills of
southern Singapore.
[edit] Understand
Singapore is one of the world's most densely populated countries, but after
a slow start the country has recently put much effort into preserving the
bits of greenery that remain, and the Southern Ridges [1] are perhaps the
most impressive result.
The trail consists of four parks stretching across the western half of
Singapore, with impressive bridges allowing pedestrians to cross busy
highways. Several parts of the trail are suspended high above the jungle,
offering great views of the often surreal contrast between Singapore's ultra
-modern buildings and the primeval greenery around the trail.
[edit] Prepare
This is about as far from hardcore hiking as you can get: the entire main
trail is paved or otherwise surfaced. In addition, the section from HortPark
to Mount Faber not only needs no equipment, but is perfectly accessible by
baby stroller or wheelchair. Most of the trail is even lit at night until
midnight or beyond.
About the only equipment you will need is comfy shoes and an umbrella.
Toilets, drink vending machines and rest shelters are scattered throughout
the trail, and there are several full-service restaurants and cafes along it
as well.
The trail is best visited early in the morning before it gets hot, or late
in the afternoon after 5 PM. The sunset from the bridges and other
viewpoints can be stunning.
[edit] Get in
The Southern Ridges Walk can be accessed at numerous points. From west to
east, the most common options are:
Bus 197 from Clementi MRT to "Opp Jin Tai Primary School" bus stop, next to
Clementi Woods and a short distance to West Coast Park (via West Coast Link)
.
Bus 200 from Buona Vista MRT to "National Leadership Institute", a short
walk from Kent Ridge Park via Vigilante Drive.
Buses 61, 97, 100, 166 from HarbourFront MRT to "Opp Gillman Heights" bus
stop, right next to HortPark.
HarbourFront MRT (North-East Line), Exit D, right at the start point of the
Marang Trail to Mount Faber Park.
Bus 409 (weekends only) from Seah Im Bus Interchange (opposite HarbourFront
MRT) to Mount Faber Park.
HarbourFront MRT station (exit D) provides easy access to the base of Mount
Faber and the stairway leading to the top.
[edit] Walk
The entire trail can be covered in 2.5 hours if you hurry, but that wouldn't
be much fun. The most scenic portion of the trail is the section between
HortPark, in western Singapore and Mount Faber, the gateway to Sentosa in
the south.
Anything wheeled, including bicycles and roller skates, is not allowed on
most of the trail. Running or jogging is OK and quite popular. The parks get
busy on weekends, but are quiet on weekdays.
[edit] West Coast Park and Clementi Woods
West Coast Park is very much a local park full of picnicing families,
featuring a McDonalds if you want to tank up with junk food before you hit
the trail.
To start your quest, cross West Coast Rd at Carpark 3 to enter Clementi
Woods, a quiet neighborhood park that hasn't been touched in 20 years.
Follow signage towards the amphitheatre and Clementi Road.
The grandly named Kent Ridge Heritage Trail starts here, but the "trail" is
for most part just the sidewalk next to roads running through the grounds of
the National University of Singapore (NUS), across busy South Buona Vista
Road, and then through Science Park I. Signage is limited, so you may need
to ask for directions, although there are a few maps and panels scattered
about.
[edit] Kent Ridge Park and HortPark
Monument to the Malay Regiment at Bukit ChanduAt the end of the heritage
trail is Kent Ridge Park proper. After an uphill climb, near the center is
Reflections at Bukit Chandu [2], a small but well-done war museum in an old
colonial bungalow, commemorating the Malay Regiment who fought here at the
Battle of Pasir Panjang, the last major battle before Singapore's surrender
in WW2. Several old pillboxes and pieces of military equipment dot the area.
From here starts the Canopy Trail, a 280-meter long elevated walkway through
the upper layers of the jungle, with signage pointing out plants of
interest. After the Canopy Trail follows a lengthy section down the hill,
mostly down concrete steps.
Next is HortPark, an unfortunate acronym of "horticultural park" and a
buzzword-laden "one-stop gardening hub", with a resort-like main building
with an open-air deck with great views, and a smattering of tiny garden
plots with overblown names along the lines of "The Next Dimension in
Greenery". The central pavilion is host to Kha [3], a very expensive "modern
Thai" restaurant open daily for lunch and dinner, plus vending machines,
public toilets, and free exhibitions on the latest in gardening. There is
also a series of glass houses that initially don't look too interesting but
closer examination show that these are anything but traditional glass houses
, each with particular climates for particular plants, and some of these are
spectacular. It is a testing ground for an intended huge indoor climate-
controlled botanic garden.
[edit] Telok Blangah Hill Park
Forest WalkFrom HortPark, the Alexandra Arch bridge crosses the busy
Alexandra Road and immediately segues into the Forest Walk (1.3 km), one of
the most impressive sections of the trail. Don't let the name fools you: the
elevated metal walkway soars as high as 18 meters above the ground, on
level with the treetops, and those with fear of heights may want to opt for
the ground-hugging (and much more punishing) trail below it instead.
About halfway through, the walk returns to earth for a moment, paralleling
Preston Road and its impressive collection of "black and white" bungalows
originally built for the officers of the British army and now much favored
by wealthy expats in Singapore. (They're private property, so no peeking
inside.) The walk continues after Preston Road, eventually zigzagging its
way up a steep hill.
The Hilltop Walk (1.0 km) that follows is much more anticlimactic, although
there is a bizarre, oddly Romanesque "Terrace Garden" up a small hill that
offers an almost-360-degree view of Singapore. Some exercise stations, an
information kiosk, vending machines and public toilets can be found about
halfway through.
[edit] Mount Faber
Henderson WavesNext is another of the highlights of the trail, the 36-meter-
high Henderson Waves pedestrian bridge, connecting Telok Blangah to Mount
Faber. Shaped like an undulating caterpillar sculpted from wood and steel,
the name is appropriate and the view of the sea beyond the jungle is
stunning. The bridge is lit up with a light show from 7 PM to 2 AM daily.
Once over to Mt. Faber, one of Singapore's older parks, the unappetizing
choices for the first stretch are to either follow along the paved roads
next to cars, or to stomp off on the short, poorly signed little trails that
all seem to lead back to the roads. The one point of minor interest along
the way is the Danish Seamen's Church, a colonial confection of white and
red that can be reached by following the paved road south.
But the main attraction for most is Faber Point, home to the third and
smallest of Singapore's many Merlions, decent views in all directions and an
inexplicable abundance of tour groups ferried here on buses. A series of
murals around the base of the pavilion offer a cheery and sanitized summary
of Singapore's history.
Just down the road is the Jewel Box, containing the terminus of the cable
car from Sentosa plus an assemblage of five expensive restaurants, all of
them rather too fancy after spending a few hours stomping around in the
tropical heat. You could do worse than sunset drinks at Moonstone on the top
floor.
For more substantial fare, though, it's best to keep going further down. The
Marang Trail branches off to your right, an unlit staircase that offers the
shortest route down to HarbourFront; alternatively, keep on going straight,
and you'll reach the car park at the end of Mt Faber Park, from where you
can take a bus to HarbourFront. In either case, you can now choose from the
dozens of restaurants in the Vivocity shopping mall, or chow down hawker
style at the Seah Im Food Centre, on the other side of the street right next
to the bus terminus.
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D4:上午约十点出发,在三巴旺SEBAWANG地铁站坐NS线到NS25 CITY HALL站下车,穿过
REFFLES CITY,一个大型的购物商场,后面便是世界仅存的几个修道院之一--赞美坊
(CHIJMES),刚好碰上周末做礼拜,人群陆陆续续进入修道院,我们只在外面照了具哥
德式的建筑便匆匆离去,旁边的美芝路(BEACH ROAD)一幢白色的连绵建筑呈现眼前,
它是19世纪几个最大的酒点之一,始见于1886年,有118年的历史了,东南亚独特的建
筑风格让人耳目一新,酒店内正展出狮子雕塑展,色彩斑澜的狮子代表着新加坡不同的
各面。三楼的酒店博物馆展出了以前在此居住的皇室人员及作家的照片留影和提笔。酒
店在宁静中体现出尊贵和高雅,让游客到此游览也产生一种归家的亲切感受。从酒店出
来穿过战争纪念塔公园,便到了全东南亚最大的SUNTEC CITY,里面有五幢建筑,要
SHOPPING完恐怕得三天三夜不可。我们跟着人流来到了广场里的特色建筑--全世界最
大的喷泉。它由直径21米的全铜巨环和四支高耸13.8米的支柱合成的喷泉,来到喷泉的
中间,用右手碰着冒起的水花,心里默默许个愿,然后绕着周围顺时针转了三个圈,据
说财运好运就会陆续而来。推荐广场里一家叫“JUST NODDLE”的小店,我们去的那天
它新开张,东西价格比较实惠,
可两个人还是吃了顿奢侈的饭,一算帐要20新元,即人民币将近100元了,没法啊!从
新达城广场可步新十分钟左右便可到滨海艺术中心(人称两个大榴莲),它矗立在滨海
湾旁,与对岸的鱼尾狮MARLION遥遥相望,艺术中心里一群毕业生在拍学士照,为这座
艺术殿堂再增加些书卷气息。在内随便参馆了一下,一看表已三点多了,赶紧坐上友人
的车去圣淘沙岛(SENTOSA)。别人说没去过圣淘沙就等于没来过新加坡,此话不假。圣
淘沙岛集大自然、历史、娱乐于一体,值得参观和游玩的有:
1)西罗索沙滩和中央沙滩
2)乘坐岛上的免费观光列车,用时约21分钟环岛游
3)登到37米高的鱼尾狮(MERLION),岛上风光一览无遗(门票要8新元,挺贵的)
4)蝴蝶园
5)岛内的胡姬花园(免费)
6)新加坡海底世界(没进去不知道门票价格)
7)千万别错过玩上7:40和8:40的喷泉表演,之前最好提前一个小时去占位置,要占
中间的,前面两排可能容易被溅湿。
这是来新加坡的最后一个晚上,友人带了我们去老巴刹(Lau Pa Sat),老巴刹是东南
亚现存最大的维多利亚时期的铸铁建筑,它位于新加坡商业区的中心,是当地人最喜爱
的聚会场所。一条马路上晚上就摆满了烧烤档和甜品大排档,我们在碰杯中分享着这几
天游览的感受和辛劳。
D5:上午坐地铁直达樟宜机场,怀里还拽着四元没换回来的马币和十元新币,还有没有
退回押金的机票,我告诉自己:新加坡,我还会再来的。
点点遗憾:没有去新加坡的小印度和夜间动物园,没有去成马来西亚的云顶。
饮食:
新加坡肉骨茶、LAKSA,海南鸡饭,架耶多士(早餐才有得吃的)
马来西亚摩摩喳喳甜品,ABC 杂雪,沙爹烧烤,龙眼罗汉果冰凉茶(下火挺好),牛肉干
手信:
鱼尾狮或双峰塔像的水果叉子;“娘惹”糕,鱼尾狮巧克力,印度煎饼
推荐免费景点:鱼尾狮公园、滨海艺术中心、乌节路、圣淘沙(别买套票,不抵)、新达城广场(喷泉)、莱佛士酒店、小印度、牛车水
小贴士:
1、新加坡用港币、新币和美元均可,到处是两替店可兑换,商店也可刷国际信用卡,可在国内申请张带VISA和银联的双币种贷记卡,全球通用的。去吉隆坡前在新加坡先换好马币,同时带上美金,因为吉隆坡换钱的地方不多,除大商店以外,不建议在马来西亚消费刷卡,那边盗用信用卡情况严重。,马币最好估计用多少就换多少,因为回到新加坡或广州兑换较困难。
2、如果在新加坡停留时间超过三天,记得带上泳衣裤,因为可在圣淘沙岛上的沙滩享受游泳的乐趣。
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area 1: marina sands bay, singapore flyer, esplanade, merlion park (modern
architectural)
area 2: chinatown, little india, kampong glam (heritage tour)
area 3: sentosa, mount faber, botanical gardens, east coast parkway(greenery
and beah chill-outs)
area 4: orchard road shopping stretch (shopping)
area 5: zoo (sight-seeing)
 
for food, it is best to go to famous hawker stores rather than restaurants
as the most authentic singaporean foods are usually found in these places.
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whatever
-monkeydo

greenery

【在 K**S 的大作中提到】
: area 1: marina sands bay, singapore flyer, esplanade, merlion park (modern
: architectural)
: area 2: chinatown, little india, kampong glam (heritage tour)
: area 3: sentosa, mount faber, botanical gardens, east coast parkway(greenery
: and beah chill-outs)
: area 4: orchard road shopping stretch (shopping)
: area 5: zoo (sight-seeing)
:  
: for food, it is best to go to famous hawker stores rather than restaurants
: as the most authentic singaporean foods are usually found in these places.

R**X
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你不是要回国阿,原来是去新加坡爽
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