Singapore Airport & Attractions - Singapore
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Singapore Changi Airport Phone: +65 6541 2084. Airport Location & Facilities: The airport is located 14 miles (23km) from the
city.Changi Airport has a wide range of
facilities, including ATMs, bureaux de change, business services,
airline lounges/travel clubs, duty-free shops, child facilities and
multimedia payphones for Internet and e-mails. Facilities for
disabled passengers include a 24-hour wheelchair rental service.
Other facilities include a mini-supermarket, snack bars and
restaurants, a putting green, gym, rooftop pool, hairdresser,
laundry service, karaoke lounge, Science Discovery Centre, smoking
room, prayer room and a post office. Departure Tax: None. Airport Transfers & Parking: A public bus service to the city has
regular departures from 6am to midnight, and can be found in the
lower levels of each terminal. In addition there is an airport
shuttle service between the airport and the city centre and most
hotels in Singapore; the buses leave when all six seats have been
filled or every 15 to 30 minutes. Regular taxis are also available
from outside the arrivals hall of both terminals; the fare to the
city centre is about S$25 with a travel time of around 25 minutes.
A train to the city is also available from Terminal
2.Short- and long-term parking is
available. Website: www.changiairport.com.sg
Top Things to Do In Singapore
Raffles Hotel The Raffles Hotel is a grand Victorian
edifice rising from the pavements of the colonial district. Chinatown Chinatown is set against the backdrop of
Singapore's modern infrastructure and the prosperous financial
district. Little India The first Indian settlers arrived with Sir
Stamford Raffles in the early 19th century, bringing with them
colourful silks, aromatic spices, incense and other accoutrements
of Indian culture. Kampong Gelam and Arab Street Kampong Gelam is said to have taken its name
from the Gelam tribe of sea gypsies who lived in the original Malay
village southwest of the Rochor River. Singapore Zoological Gardens The Singapore Zoo has been thoughtfully
created to simulate the natural habitats of its resident animals. Jurong Birdpark The park is contained within a 20-hectare
(49-acre) stretch of land in the Jurong Lake area. Singapore Art Museum The beautifully restored building (formerly
St Joseph's School for boys) rests serenely on Bras Basah Road. Singapore Botanical Gardens The Botanical Gardens sweep across an area of
52 hectares (128 acres) constituted by primary forest and specialty
gardens in close proximity to the city centre. Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Singapore and Rio de Janeiro are the world's
only two cities to contain primary rainforest within their
boundaries. Chinese and Japanese Gardens Chinese and Japanese landscape designs are
embodied in these neighbouring gardens. Sentosa Island The theme-park island is a popular weekend
spot and one of the most visited attractions in Singapore. Changi Museum It was here, during WW II, that Allied POW
soldiers were subjected to harsh treatment at the hands of their
Japanese captors. Pulau Ubin The island of Ubin provides a peaceful
interlude to the city's bustle and can be reached by boat from
Changi Point. Haw Par Villa Located along Pasir Panjang Road, Haw Par
Villa was previously known as Tiger Balm Gardens and subsequently
renamed after its original owners.
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