HELLO! SINGAPORE TOURS GUIDE TO THE BEST SINGAPORE RESTAURANT

Serving halal Asian heritage food in Kampong Glam this restaurant was founded in 1921 by M. Abdul Rahman and is well-known for dishing out the island’s best dum briyani (an Indian spiced rice dish with meat). Notable figures such as Singapore’s late Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew, and the late President S.R. Nathan have patronised this heritage restaurant. Main courses from S$10++.

Address: 745 North Bridge Road #01-01 Tel: +65 6298 7563
Website: www.islamic.sg
Email: enquiry@islamic.sg
Cost: Mains S$10++
Opening Hours: Mon–Sun 10am–10pm; Closed on Fri from 1–2pm
Nearest MRT: Bugis Station

DESTINATION GUIDE TO THE BEST SINGAPORE MUSEUMS

Chinatown Heritage Centre is where visitors can trace the footsteps of Singapore’s early pioneers and discover the personal stories of people who made Chinatown their home. Housed in three adjacent restored shophouses along Pagoda Street, the Chinatown Heritage Centre is a museum that offers insights into the lives of early migrants from China, who left their villages and travelled to Singapore in hopes of a better life.

Visitors can step into the shoes of these pioneers who settled in the Chinatown district and experience how they lived by exploring the authentic recreations of the cramped ‘eight by eight’ living quarters and a tailor shop that once existed in the area. Guided tours are conducted three times a day.

Address: 48 Pagoda Street
Tel: +65 6224 3928 Fax: +65 6224 3917
Website: www.chinatownheritagecentre.com.sg
Email: enquiry@chinatownhc.com.sg
Cost: (General admission with multimedia guide) Adult S$18, Child S$14; (General admission with guided tour) Adult S$25, Child S$20. These rates apply to non-tour groups only. Write in to enquire about group bookings.
Opening Hours: Mon–Sun 9.30am–6.30pm
Nearest MRT: Chinatown Station

DESTINATION GUIDE TO THE BEST SINGAPORE MUSEUMS

Hop on the Skyline Luge Sentosa for a unique go-kart experience, but not before taking the Skyride chairlift to the top of the Luge track, where a stunning view of Sentosa awaits. Once at the top, visitors can board the Luge and begin their go-kart experience as they navigate over 600 metres worth of trails.

Visitors can choose to travel along a gentle and leisurely trail or speed down a steep and adventurous track. When night falls and darkness settle in, the track comes to life in vibrant colours, giving visitors a brand- new Luge experience. Age and height restrictions apply. Skyride Min. height of 85cm to ride with an adult. Min. height of 135cm to ride alone. Luge Six years and min. height of 110cm to ride Luge alone.

A group of happy people riding leisurely on the luge

Riding the Skyline Luge in Sentosa is one for the book! Do not forget to add it in your Singapore activities list!

Address: 45 Siloso Beach Walk Tel: +65 6274 0472 / +65 9820 5424 (Trade Contact: Fabian Lee)
Website: www.skylineluge.sg
Email: sentosa@skylineluge.com / fabian.lee@skylineluge.com (Trade Contact: Fabian Lee)
Cost: 2 Luge & Skyride Combo S$24; 3 Luge & Skyride Combo S$27; 4 Luge & Skyride Combo S$29; Child Doubling S$3 per ride (ride the Luge in tandem with an adult)
Opening Hours: Mon–Sun 10am–9.30pm (Last Admission: 9.15pm)
Nearest MRT: HarbourFront Station

DESTINATION GUIDE TO THE BEST SINGAPORE MUSEUMS

Located inside Fort Canning Hill, the Battlebox was once a top-secret bunker that was built to be bombproof and self- sufficient. Constructed in 1936, it served as an underground command centre for British-led troops in Singapore during World War II. It was also inside the Battlebox that the British made the momentous decision on 15 February 1942 to surrender Singapore to the Japanese forces.

Visitors can join The Battlebox Tour, which is held three to five times a day. Guides will take participants through the bunker’s historical functions and the events that led to the fall of Malaya and Singapore to the Japanese. Entry to Battlebox is via guided tours only.

Many history enthusiasts love visiting the Battlebox. Hello! Singapore can take you there when you book a private customised tour. If you want to explore the museum in your own time, here’s how to get there.

Address: Fort Canning Park, 2 Cox Terrace
Tel: +65 6320 0581
Contact: Dennis Lim
Website: https://battlebox.sg
Email: enquiries@battlebox.sg
Cost: The base cost of entry is FOC, and there are paid, personal audio tours for visitors. Write in to enquire about group bookings.
Opening Hours: Wednesday -Sunday 9.30am to 5pm
Nearest MRT: Dhoby Ghaut Station

DESTINATION GUIDE TO THE BEST SINGAPORE MUSEUMS

The Asian Civilisations Museum is the only museum in the region devoted to exploring the rich artistic heritage of Asia–with a focus on the ancestral cultures of Singaporeans. The museum focuses on the many historical connections between the cultures of Asia, and between Asia and the world. Objects on display tell stories of the trade and exchange of ideas that were the result of international commerce, as well as the flow of religions and faith through the region.

"People of the River" outside Asian Civilisations Museum.

The Asian Civilisations Museum currently features a Season of Chinese Art till mid-2020, showcasing blockbuster exhibitions in collaboration with leading Chinese institutions and artists that will spotlight the best of Chinese art.

Address: 1 Empress Place
Tel: +65 6332 7798
Website: www.acm.org.sg
Email: nhb_acm_vs@nhb.gov.sg
Cost: Admission fees vary depending on visiting exhibitions; Refer to website for the latest ticketing information
Opening Hours: Mon–Thu, Sat & Sun 10am–7pm; Fri 10am–9pm
Nearest MRT: Raffles Place Station

HELLO! SINGAPORE TOURS GUIDE TO THE BEST SINGAPORE ATTRACTIONS

Since its opening in 1973, the award-winning Singapore Zoo has established itself as a world-class wildlife park that houses more than 2,400 animals, many of which roam freely in naturalistic habitats. A popular programme for most visitors is the ‘Jungle Breakfast with Wildlife’, where they will get to dine with the adorable orangutan family. Thereafter, guests can see more of these charismatic apes at the world’s first free-ranging orangutan habitat, where a raised boardwalk allows for almost- 360-degree views of the creatures playing amongst the trees. The park’s Fragile Forest zone and Elephants of Asia exhibits are great educational experiences for visitors of all ages, while Rainforest Kidzworld allows children to spend time with farmyard animals.

Singapore Zoo in your SIngapore Activities List

Visitors can sign up for special behind-the-scenes tours like RepTopia tour where they can get up close with and even feed snakes, bearded dragons and other reptiles. Call or email to enquire about travel trade discounts. Zoom down to Singapore Zoo in about 15 minutes with Mandai-Khatib shuttle from Khatib MRT station to Singapore Zoo coach bay. Payment can be made by EZ- link or NETS FlashPay card.

Address: 80 Mandai Lake Road
Tel: +65 6269 3411 Fax: +65 6365 2331
Website: www.zoo.com.sg
Email: enquiry@wrs.com.sg / sales.szg@wrs.com.sg
Cost: Adult S$39, Child S$26
Opening Hours: Mon–Sun 8.30am–6pm (Last Admission: 5.30pm)
Nearest MRT: Khatib Station

SENTOSA ISLAND GUIDE TO THE BEST SINGAPORE ATTRACTIONS

Enter and explore the marine realm of S.E.A. Aquarium™ with more than 100,000 marine animals from over 1,000 species, across 50 different habitats, each one as fascinating as the next. Unique experiences await visitors— there’s the Ocean Dreams, an enchanting sleepover in the aquarium itself, and Sea Trek® Adventure, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to walk in the ocean realm while breathing easily in a special suit. Courageous visitors can come face-to-face with sharks and watch them in awe from the safety of a customized acrylic enclosure.

Visitors can even make a booking to get their Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) scuba diving certificate at S.E.A. Aquarium. Certified divers can also make a booking to dive in the Open Ocean Habitat, Shark Seas Habitat or Open Water Habitat.

S.E.A. Aquarium at Resorts World Sentosa.

Address: Sentosa Island, 8 Sentosa Gateway
Tel: +65 6577 9788
Website: www.rwsentosa.com/en/ attractions/sea-aquarium/explore
Email: enquiries@rwsentosa.com / feedback@rwsentosa.com
Cost: Adult S$40, Child aged four to 12 and Senior Citizens aged 60 and above S$29; Promotion and packages subject to availability
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 10 am–7 pm; Subject to changes
Nearest MRT: HarbourFront Station

CIVIC DISTRICT GUIDE TO THE BEST SINGAPORE ATTRACTIONS

In the heart of this City in a Garden, the Gardens’ conservatories are a tranquil oasis. The Flower Dome contains a diverse range of plants from the Mediterranean and semi-arid subtropical regions, as well as flower field displays that change seasonally. The Cloud Forest conservatory is a popular spot for photographs—its cascading 35-meter- tall indoor waterfall is one of the world’s largest. From there, visitors can embark on a biodiversity walk featuring plants from the tropical highlands, along with those that thrive in habitats of up to 2,000 metres above sea level.

Its Outdoor Gardens, including the Supertree Grove, have free admission and are open till late. Visitors can get close to the gardens’ iconic Supertree structures on the 22-metre-tall OCBC Skyway. Families with children should pack a change of clothes and swimwear to enjoy the Far East Organization Children’s Garden, which has rainforest tree houses, an amphitheater, and a water play zone. Bicycles/tricycles, roller skates, skateboards, and scooters are prohibited in the Gardens.

Visit Gardens by the bay in your private customised Hello! Singapore Tours

If you are with Hello! Singapore Tours, you can simply add them to your private customised walking or even car tour. You can add the tickets by clicking this link added attraction . Want to explore it on your own free time? No Problemo! Here’s how you can get there.

Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive
Website: www.gardensbythebay.com.sg
Email: travelagents@gardensbythebay.com.sg
Cost: (Two Conservatories) Adult S$28, Child S$15; (OCBC Skyway) Adult S$8, Child S$5
Opening Hours: (Conservatories, OCBC Skyway) Mon–Sun 9am–9pm (Last admission: 8pm); (Far East Organization Children’s Garden) Tue–Fri 10am–7pm; Sat– Sun & Public Holidays 9am–9pm; Closed on Mon; (Outdoor Gardens) Mon–Sun 5–2am
Nearest MRT: Bayfront Station

HELLO! SINGAPORE TOURS GUIDE TO THE BEST SINGAPORE ATTRACTIONS

Opened in 1994, the Night Safari is the world’s first nocturnal wildlife park. Guests can take a tram ride through the rainforest and catch a glimpse of animal life in habitats ranging from the Himalayan foothills to the jungles of Southeast Asia. The park’s four interlinked walking trails feature threatened and endangered species, such as the pangolin and clouded leopard. Visitors can encounter free-ranging wallabies— smaller cousins of the kangaroo—on the Wallaby Trail. At Singapore’s first man-made cave, visitors can also get close to Asian black forest scorpion and three-horned rhinoceros beetle.

Groups can start the evening with dinner at Jungle Rotisserie while enjoying Thumbuakar Performance, a heart-thumping fire show. Catch the entertaining Creatures of the Night Show which showcases the predatory and survival instincts of nocturnal animals. Join the Safari Adventure Tour and get exclusive encounters with majestic elephants and more. Call or email to enquire about travel trade discounts. Zoom down to Night Safari in 15 minutes with Mandai-Khatib shuttle from Khatib MRT station to Singapore Zoo coach bay. Payment can be made by EZ- link or NETS FlashPay card.

crowd watching the Thumbuakar Performance at the Singapore Night Safari.

Address: 80 Mandai Lake Road
Tel: +65 6269 3411 Fax: +65 6365 2331
Website: www.nightsafari.com.sg
Email: enquiry@wrs.com.sg / sales.szg@wrs.com.sg
Cost: Adult S$57, Child S$40 (Inclusive of Rainforest Lumina; valid till 9 Feb 2020); Wildlife Reserves Singapore reserves the right to make amendments without prior notice
Opening Hours: Mon–Sun 7.15pm–midnight (Last Admission: 11.15pm)
Nearest MRT: Khatib Station

JURONG GUIDE TO THE BEST SINGAPORE ATTRACTIONS

The award-winning Jurong Bird Park is Asia’s largest bird paradise and is home to approximately 3,500 birds across 400 species. The bird park is famed for its large and immersive walk-in aviaries such as Lory Loft, Jungle Jewels, and Waterfall Aviary. Other unique exhibits include Penguin Coast and Pelican Cove. Check out the world’s rarest raptors—the Philippine Eagle and catch the breathtaking High Flyers Show where visitors will be impressed by the birds’ beauty, agility, and intelligence. Visitors will have a wild time at the Bird’s Eye Tour and can also get a chance to fly a raptor. Call or email to enquire about travel trade discounts.

Man with food in the hand feeding the birds

This is a very nice addition in your itinerary to ave a variety of attractions to visit on your Singapore trip. how to get there?

Address: 2 Jurong Hill Tel: +65 6269 3411 Fax: +65 6261 1869
Website: www.birdpark.com.sg
Email: enquiry@wrs.com.sg / sales.szg@wrs.com.sg
Cost: Adult S$32, Child S$21
Opening Hours: Mon–Sun 8.30am–6pm (Last Admission: 5.30pm)
Nearest MRT: Boon Lay Station