Tong Seng Coffee Shop Singapore

Tong Seng Coffeeshop offers a Halal version of Hainanese Chicken Rice, prepared by Chinese cooks.

It was my first time at Tong Seng and my friends had told me a lot about the food sold there. I decided to try the chicken rice.

The food was really nice. Both the chicken and the rice were well cooked. The soup is really tasty and you can even drink it on its own.

Sultan Mosque

One of the oldest Mosques in Kampong Glam - the area allocated By Stamford Raffles for Sultan Hussein of Singapore - Became a Malay and Arab Settlement.

The first Sultan's Mosque was built about 1824 when North Bridge Road ended at the junction of Arab Street.  To erect the present Mosque, North Bridge Road was extended and Jalan Sultan was diverted to provide the space needed for the Mosque.

Sultan Hussein Shah, who signed the Treaty handing Singapore over to the East India Company, was given a sum of $3,000 by the Company to build the Mosque. Financial help also came from local Muslims.

The management of the Mosque was in the hands of the Muslim community. A member of the Sultan's family was responsible for its general administration.

In 1879, fifty-five years later, a special committee was set up to manage to Mosque. Sultan Alauddin Alam Shah nominated the five members of its administrative committee. This system of management continued up to April 1914 when the Colonial government established a Board of twelve Trustees for the Mosque.

In the early twentieth century decision was taken by the Trustees and leading Muslim residents of Singapore to erect a new Mosque because the old one needed substantial repairs. The estimated cost for the new Mosque was $200,000 and campaign was launched to raise the funds.

The construction of the present Mosque was begun in 1925 and was completed bye the end of 1928. A British architect designed the new Mosque in arabesque style with domes, minarets and balustrades. A special feature of the Mosque is the springing of domes from bases formed of many glass bottles.

While the construction of the new Mosque was in progress a part of the old one was used for regular prayers.

The latest renovation of the new Mosque were carried out and completed in September 1068.

The Kampong Glam is the Sultan's Palace - known as Sultan's Gate.  The successors of the Sultan still receive an annual pension from the Singapore Parliament. In the precincts of the Mosque is the graveyard of the grandson of Sultan Hussein, Sultan Ali.

Sultan Mosque

Getting There

Alight at Bugis MRT station, look out for signage for Exit E. Once you are out of the escalator, turn left and walk along Victoria Street till you come to Arab

Marina Square

Shop, eat, play and relax is the mantra at Marina Square, and you can do all this and more at this classy mall. Thanks to its location next to Marina Bay and some of Singapore’s grandest hotels like the Mandarin and the Oriental, Marina Square is filled with high street fashion boutiques.

You’ll find stores like Zara, Mango, Topshop and Miss Selfridge as well as John Little, Muji, Crocs and more, with over 300 shops in total. The mall also often runs special privileges and promotions just for tourists like you.

Marina Square is also a great place to have a meal, with its abundance of cafes and restaurants from casual eateries to comfortable restaurants, and also fast-food restaurants like Carl’s Jr. Once you’re done shopping for the day, you can relax, catch a movie at Golden Village Cinemas or have a game of ten-pin bowling at the bowling alley.

Marina Square is one of Singapore’s older malls, but don’t let that fool you – this gigantic complex still has what it takes. Its 700,000 square feet of retail space makes it one of Singapore’s biggest malls, with everything under its roof from movies to fast food to pharmacies to world-famous retail brands.

The Gallerie #04-101/102
Situated on Level 4 of Marina Square, The Gallerie is a combination of some hawker operators, offering not just your favorite local fare, but also regional Asian fares. The Gallerie also comprises small casual-dining restaurant cluster of very established, nostalgic operators - Wee Nam Kee Chicken Rice and Ah Lam Abalone Noodles, the famous Klang KL Bah Kut Teh - Pao Xiang and last but not least, Bibimbab Mania - a very famous Korean restaurant group from New Zealand which has won the Top 50 Asian Restaurant Award. Above all, The Gallerie is a feast of a magnificent full glass view of the beautiful Marina Bay skyline.

Marina Square is conveniently located in the city with transport options that make getting here a breeze:

MRT
You may alight at City Hall MRT Station and walk through CityLink Mall to reach Marina Square (turn right and get on the escalator when you see the directional signage for Marina Square). Alternatively, you may alight at Esplanade MRT Station and access Marina Square via our new Marina Link which is located just next to Esplanade MRT Station.

BUS Bus-stops are located along Raffles Avenue, in-front of Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay and Temasek Boulevard, in-front of Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Bus services: Raffles Avenue 35, 36, 70, 75, 77, 97, 106, 111, 133, 162, 171, 174M, 195, 700A, 502, 857, 960, 961 Temasek Boulevard 36, 70, 97, 106, 111, 133, 162, 502, 518, 700A, 857

BUS
Bus-stops are located along Raffles Avenue, in-front of Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay and Temasek Boulevard, in-front of Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Bus services:
Raffles Avenue
35, 36, 70, 75, 77, 97, 106, 111, 133, 162, 171, 174M, 195, 700A, 502, 857, 960, 961
Temasek Boulevard
36, 70, 97, 106, 111, 133, 162, 502, 518, 700A, 857

Marina Bay Sands

Marina Bay Sands is an integrated resort fronting Marina Bay in Singapore. Developed by Las Vegas Sands, it is billed as the world's most expensive standalone casino property at S$8 billion, including cost of the prime land.

Marina Bay Sands Resort

With the casino complete, the resort features a 2,561-room hotel, a 1,300,000-square-foot (120,000 m2) convention-exhibition centre, the 800,000-square-foot (74,000 m2) The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands mall, an iconic ArtScience museum, two large theatres, seven "celebrity chef" restaurants, two floating Crystal Pavilions, an ice skating rink, and the world's largest atrium casino with 500 tables and 1,600 slot machines. The complex is topped by a 340m-long SkyPark with a capacity of 3,900 people and a 150m infinity swimming pool, set on top of the world's largest public cantilevered platform, which overhangs the north tower by 67m. The 20-hectare resort was designed by Moshe Safdie Architects. The local architect of record was Aedas Singapore, and engineering was provided by Arup and Parsons Brinkerhoff (MEP). The main contractor was Ssangyong Engineering and Construction.

Sky Park Marina Bay Sands Resort

Marina Bay Sands resort view from Marina

Marina Bay Sands Resort view from Merlion Park

Marina Bay Sands Resort

Marina Bay Sands Resort

How to get there :
By Mass Rapid Transit (MRT):

    4 mins walk from the Marina Bay MRT Station
    10 mins walk from Promenade MRT Station on the Circle Line

By Bus :

Bus Stop Code: 03511 (Marina Bay Sands MICE)
Service	Between	And	Notes
SBS Transit Trunk Services
97	Jurong East Bus Interchange	Marina Centre Bus Terminal
133	Ang Mo Kio Bus Interchange	Shenton Way Bus Terminal
133M	Shenton Way Bus Terminal	Marina Centre (loop)
SBS Transit Fast Forward Services
97e	Jurong East Bus Interchange	Marina Centre Bus Terminal	AM Peak
SMRT Buses Trunk Services
106	Bukit Batok Bus Interchange	Shenton Way Bus Terminal
SMRT Buses NightRider Services
NR1	Resorts World Sentosa	Yishun Ring Road (loop)
NR6	Resorts World Sentosa	Anchorvale Drive (loop)
Changi Airport Shuttle Services
Airport Shuttle	Marina Bay Sands	Changi Airport PTB 1, 2 and 3 Bus Terminal Budget Terminal

Helix Bridge.

The Helix Bridge , previously known as the Double Helix Bridge , is a pedestrian bridge linking Marina Centre with Marina South in the Marina Bay area in Singapore. It was officially opened on 24 April 2010 at 9 pm, however only half was opened due to ongoing construction at the Marina Bay Sands. It is located beside the Benjamin Sheares Bridge and is accompanied by a vehicular bridge, known as the Bayfront Bridge. The entire bridge was opened on 18 July 2010 to complete the entire walkway around Marina Bay.

Helix Bridge

You can catch a panoramic view of the Singapore skyline and watch events taking place at the Bay from one of its five viewing platforms sited at strategic locations. Fritted-glass and steel glass canopies providing shade and seats are also available at resting points. View paintings and drawings by youths along this crossing, or enhance your bridge crossing experience at night with lights that illuminate the steel structure to create different moods. For a memorable experience, be sure to visit this engineering marvel situated in the heart of the city.

Fontain of Wealth.

 

The world’s largest fountain with a base area of 1,683 square metres, Fountain of Wealth is located in the center of Suntec City Mall. The ring jets water inwards into the basin below while at the center of the fountain, water ejects up to 30 metres into the air.This fountain is outstanding with a bronze ring supporting four legs. Feng shui experts (Chinese geomancers) believe that the water flowing inwards represents riches pouring in. It is good idea to take a walk round the fountain and touch the water for bringing good luck and prosperity to you.

Fontain of  Wealth

Supported by four 13.8 metres high bronze legs and spreading over an area of 1683.07 metres, the Fountain of Wealth has been accorded the status of "World's Largest Fountain" in the 1998 edition of the Guinness Book of Records. It is symbolically the ring in the palm of the hand, guaranteeing the retention of wealth. It is destined to be Singapore's most visited tourist destination.

The plaza would provide a large outdoor space for people to gather. But on its own, it would not achieve sufficient visual impact. A dramatic fountain was proposed as a visual focus. The Fountain Plaza, now the focal point of Suntec City, is also at the heart of the Marina Center area. Not only is it the hub of circulation within the development, it also draws life from the surrounding buildings. This is why it sits off center within Suntec City -so that it can be directly connected to its neighbors.

The flowing water from the Fountain is also a potent symbol as water is the essence of life in almost every culture. Located round this symbolic center of life are the buildings which make up Suntec City. These buildings attract human activity - life - to the area. At ground level, vehicles flow around the fountain plaza while pedestrians flow into the buildings around it. Below ground, at the Fountain Terrace, all the buildings are interconnected by shops and restaurants. The complex is also connected to its neighbors by both underground and street-level pedestrian linkways.
Have a look at the Table below to know the timings of various events at Fountain of Wealth, Suntec City, Singapore.

Fountain Opening Hours	Fountain remains open from 9.00am to 12.00pm, 2.00pm to 6.00pm, 7.00pm to 7.50pm and 9.30pm to 10.00pm
Laser Show Timings	8 pm, 8:30 pm and 9 pm
Touch Water Sessions	9 am to 12 pm 2 pm to 6 pm 7 pm to 7:50 pm 9:30 pm to 10 pm
Song Dedication Timing	Monday to Thursday: 7 pm to 9:30 pm Friday to Sunday, Eve of PH and PH: 8 pm to 9.30 pm
Laser Message Dedication Timing	Friday to Sunday, Eve of PH and PH: 8 pm - 9.30 pm
Buses	Suntec City shuttle bus route
Address	3 Temasek Blvd Singapore 038985
Contact No.	(65) 6295 2888

Marina Barrage.

Marina Barrage

Built across the mouth of the Marina Channel, the Marina Barrage creates Singapore’s 15th reservoir, and the first in the heart of the city. With a catchment area of 10,000 hectares, or one-sixth the size of Singapore, the Marina catchment is the island’s largest and most urbanised catchment. Together with two other new reservoirs, the Marina Reservoir will boost Singapore’s water catchment from half to two-thirds of the country’s land area. The Marina Barrage is the result of former Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew’s vision nearly two decades ago when he envisaged damming the mouth of the Marina Channel to create a freshwater reservoir.

Address: 8 Marina Gardens Drive Singapore 018951

Getting there :
By Bus

SBS Bus 400 or Marina Barrage Shuttle Bus
Exit from Marina Bay MRT Station. Turn at road junction and continue straight. The bus stop is about 5 mins walk from the MRT Station.
  
By Car/Taxi :

From East Coast Parkway (ECP) in the direction of Vivo City, take 17A exit and turn into Marina Place and Marina Boulevard before turning into Marina Mall. Drive pass the construction site of Gardens by the Bay and you will see the main entrances of Marina Barrage.

From Shenton Way, take Marina Marina Boulevard next to One Marina Boulevard or Central Boulevard before turning into Marina Street which connects Marina Place and Marina Boulevard before turning into Marina Mall. Drive pass the construction site of Gardens by the Bay and you will see the main entrances of Marina Barrage.

By MRT :

Nearest MRT Station: Marina Bay