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CHIJMES
Having undergone a spectacular facelift as a national heritage site, CHIJMES (pronounced “chimes”) is now a popular dining, shopping and entertainment site. CHIJMES Hall, the restored chapel, provides a breath-taking backdrop for musicals, recitals, theatrical performances and weddings.
Food and beverage outlets: 11am till late (daily). Shops and boutiques: 11am - 10pm (daily). Take the MRT to City Hall Station (EW13/NS25). Click here to view MRT route map.
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Dalhousie Obelisk
In harmony with the historic Singapore River area at Empress Place, this stately monument was built to commemorate the visit to Singapore in 1850 by Marquis Dalhousie, Governor-General of India.
Take the MRT to Raffles Place Station (EW14/NS26) and walk across Cavenagh Bridge. Click here to view MRT route map.
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Esplanade - Theatres On The Bay
Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay is one of the world’s busiest arts centres, officially opened on 12 October 2002. The original Esplanade was built in 1943 and refers to a park that today occupies 2.4 hectares along Connaught Drive opposite City Hall. In 1985, the Master Plan for an arts centre to be built in Singapore was developed and Esplanade was chosen to be the site upon which it sat. The original Esplanade site was redeveloped in 1991 to enhance the civic districtand while further reclamation work for the arts centre was also began.
You can go to Esplanade by taxi, bus, MRT, car and river taxi. For more information on the various modes of transportations, read here.
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Istana
Care to meet the President in his home? If you’re lucky, you just might! The Istana (or “palace” in Malay) is the official residence of the President of Singapore and just five times a year, its gates are open to members of the public.
Accessible to the public only on selected dates of the year. Please click here for the latest updates. Take the MRT to Dhoby Ghaut Station (NS24) and walk across Orchard Road. Click here to view MRT route map.
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Lau Pa Sat
Built in 1894, Lau Pa Sat is the largest remaining Victorian filigree cast-iron structure in Southeast Asia. Located in the heart of Singapore's business district, the former wet market has been restored and is now a favourite food centre of the locals, offering a wide and affordable variety of local food.
Take the MRT to Raffles Place Station (EW14/NS26) and walk towards Robinson Road. Click here to view MRT route map.
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