Posted: Fri May 27, 2005 2:34 pm Post subject: Boat Quay & Central Business District General Informatio
BOAT QUAY & CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT GENERAL INFORMATION
The Central Business District (near-universally abbreviated CBD) is the heart of Singapore. Centered on the mouth of the Singapore River, the south side of the river is a cluster of skyscrapers home to Singapore's many financial institutions, while the north side is filled with British colonial buildings.
Transportation
The CBD lies between the MRT stations of Tanjong Pagar and City Hall on the East-West Line, and between Orchard and Marina Bay on the North-South Line.
Singapore's Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) system charges toll for entry to the CBD during peak hours and applies also to taxis, who will pass the buck to you.
Cruises on the Singapore River are popular way to see the heart of the city. Stations are scattered on both banks of the river and no reservations are needed. Prices start for S$3 for a simple ride from point A to point B.
Places to see
The bulk of Singapore's historical attractions are packed into the CBD, and the best place to start your tour is at the mouth of the Singapore River.
Monuments
Merlion Park (Raffles Place MRT exit H, off Fullerton Rd). Singapore's official symbol spouts water daily on the south bank of the mouth of the Singapore river. Designed by the Singapore Tourism Board in 1970, many a commentator has pondered on the inherent contradictions of a creature that is half-cat, half-fish — much like Singapore itself.
Cavenagh Bridge. Next to Fullerton Hotel. Singapore's oldest bridge and its only suspension bridge, constructed in 1869. Now a pedestrian walkway across the mouth of the Singapore River; note the original sign forbidding cattle to cross.
Raffles Statue. 1 Empress Place (next to Asian Civilisations Museum). This statue of Stamford Raffles, the founder of Singapore, is the second only to the Merlion as most popular place in Singapore to take a picture of yourself. Having the skyscrapers and the shophouses of Boat Quay in the background helps to explain why!
Museums
Asian Civilisations Museum at Empress Place. 1 Empress Place, tel. +66 63327798. One of Singapore's newest, largest and best-presented museums. As the name hints, all of Asia is covered in the scope, although naturally there is an emphasis on the cultures near and in Singapore. Open 9 AM to 7 PM daily. Admission $5, free Friday evenings 6-9 PM.
Battle Box. Fort Canning Park. The former HQ of the British army during World War 2, now turned into an air-conditioned museum complete with animatronic figures retelling the events of the days before surrender. Adults S$8, open 10am-6pm Tue-Sun. Nearest MRT station Dhoby Ghaut, but it's a steamy hike up the hill.
Singapore History Museum. Closed for renovations until 2006.
Shopping
Orchard Road and neighboring Scotts Road form Singapore's premier shopping district. While most malls offer attractive products at costly prices, there are one or two that still cater to the average Singaporean wallets. MRT stations Orchard to Dhoby Ghaut are all on Orchard Rd. A selection of malls, from west (Orchard MRT) to east (Dhoby Ghaut MRT):
Far East Plaza, 14 Scotts Road. This mall is a bargain hunter paradise, you can find unique clothes and accessories at the cheapest price.
Wheelock Place, 501 Orchard Road (Orchard MRT). Notable primarily for the giant Borders bookstore on the ground level, but there's also a Marks & Spencer department store buried in the basement.
CK Tangs, 320 Orchard Road (Orchard MRT). Singapore's very own old-school department store.
Lucky Plaza, 304 Orchard Road. Notorious den of dubious electronics for tourists, best avoided.
Ngee Ann City/Takashimaya Shopping Centre, 391 Orchard Road. Currently in the top slot, at least in terms of sheer size. Expensive branded goods on the first floors, more affordable shopping in the two basement floors. Also features Kinokuniya, Singapore's largest bookstore, on the 3rd floor.
Paragon, 290 Orchard Rd (opp Takashimaya). Singapore's more expensive mall, packed with Prada, Gucci and other expensive brands.
The Heeren, 260 Orchard Rd. Trendy youth clothing plus Singapore's largest music store, a three-story HMV outlet.
Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Road (Dhoby Ghaut MRT). Singapore's oldest air-conditioned shopping mall, located just above the MRT interchange and recently given a thorough facelift. Huge Carrefour multilevel hypermarket, numerous eating options and a large cinema complex on the top floors.
Food
The CBD is the best place in Singapore to sample not just Singaporean food, but food from all over the planet. Prices tend to be slightly inflated by Singaporean standards, so avoid any place that need to use touts to get customers.
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Posted: Sun May 29, 2005 9:52 am Post subject:
Yes food prices along the waterfront are expensive, Expect to pay around $50 for lunch, Also beer is about $12. Its hard to see the menu as they swamp you if you stop to look.
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stud wrote:
Yes food prices along the waterfront are expensive, Expect to pay around $50 for lunch, Also beer is about $12. Its hard to see the menu as they swamp you if you stop to look.
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