The Singapore Botanic Gardens is a tropical garden located at the fringe of the Singapore’s main shopping belt. It was founded at its present site in 1859. It is one of three gardens, and the only tropical garden, to be honored as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Botanic Gardens has been ranked Asia’s top park attraction since 2013, by TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards. It was declared the inaugural Garden of the Year, International Garden Tourism Awards in 2012, and received Michelin’s three-star rating in 2008.
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Emerald Hill, Singapore
Emerald Hill is a neighbourhood and a conservation area located in the planning areas of Newton and Orchard in Singapore. Former home to many members of the city-state’s wealthy Peranakan community, it is located near Orchard Road. Many of its homes feature Chinese Baroque architecture. Emerald Hill is also the setting for some of the short stories by the late Singaporean author Goh Sin Tub.
The Cathay Gallery, Singapore
The Cathay Gallery showcases the history of the Loke family and their various business interests in Malaysia and Singapore from the mid 1800’s till now. These business interests include tin mines, plantations, properties, film production studios, film distribution, hotels and cinemas.
This unique collection of memorabilia that the family has kept over the years includes items related to their businesses, interests such as art and photography as well as personal items.
Clarke Quay, Singapore
Clarke Quay is a historical riverside quay in Singapore, located within the Singapore River Planning Area. The quay is situated upstream from the mouth of the Singapore River and Boat Quay.
At present, five blocks of restored warehouses house various restaurants and nightclubs. There are also moored Chinese junks (tongkangs) that have been refurbished into floating pubs and restaurants.
Lee Kuan Yew Remembrance Site
Wednesday (23 March) is the death anniversary of Singapore’s first prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew, who died at the age of 91. Various groups have organised events to mark the date.
Duxton Plain Park have panels of significant moments in the former prime minister’s life.