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    Singapores Top 8 FREE Attractions

    1. Clarke Quay

    Opening hours 24/7

    Nearest MRT station; Clarke quay station (North east line)

    Colorful shops, bards, restaurants and clubs that dot the side of Singapore river.

    2. Fort Canning

    Opening hours 24/7

    Address: Bounded by Hill Street, Canning Rise, Clemenceau, Avenue and River Calley RoadSingapore 179618

    Nearest MRT station: Somerset Station (north south line

    This park used to be the seat for royalty for Malay Rulers. Later became a residence for colonialleaders. Formerly known as forbidden hill. Now it is home to archeological exhibitions.

    3. Henderson Waves

    Opening hours: 24/7

    Nearest MRT: Harbourfront Statation (North East line)

    Southeast Asias first Universal Studios theme park features rides and attractions from box-officehits such as Shrek. The Sprawling Park with 7 different Movie-themed zones packs enoughattractions for full day entertainment.

    4. China Town

    Opening hours : 24/7

    Nearest MRT: Chinatown MRT station (North-East line)

    Showcases the Chinese culture. Visit textile stores, medicinal halls, goldsmiths and famous dim sumrestaurants. Also check out the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple. Stroll down the famous china townfood street to sample best local Chinese delicacies.

    5. Little India

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    6. Kampong Glam

    Opening Hours: 24/7

    Nearest MRT: Bugis Station (East-west line)

    Named after Glam tree. It is home to the largest Mosque in Singapore, the Sultan Mosque originallybukt for the king. Be sure to visit Haji Lane the narrowest road in the entire country. Many localindie brands.

    7. Holland Village

    Opening Hours: 24/7

    Nearest MRT: Holland Village (circle line)

    This is the cool hangout spot for young Singaporeans and expatriates. Most vamous bar is the Wala

    wala.

    8. Suntech City

    Opening hours:24/7

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    Singapore Botanic Gardens

    Opening hours: 5 am to 12 midnight daily

    Admission Fee: Free---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    National Orchid Garden

    Opening hours:8.30 am to 7 pm daily (last ticket sale at6pm).

    Admission Fee: Adults $5.00

    Students $1.00Senior Citizens(60 yearsand Above)

    $1.00

    Children (below 12 years) Free

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    Getting Here

    By Foot:

    Entrance to the Gardens is easy through the Gardens' major entrances: Tanglin Gate,

    Burkill Gate, Nassim Gate and Cluny Park Gate, and through the Bukit Timah Entrance.

    By Bus:Get to the Gardens by Public Bus, via Holland Road or Bukit Timah Road.

    Via Holland Road, SBS Transit 7, 105, 123, 174, SMRT 75, 77, 106

    Via Bukit Timah Road- SBS Transit 48, 66, 151, 153, 154, 156, 170, SMRT 67, 171

    By Mass Rapid Transit (MRT, Circle Line):

    Alight at Eco Garden (North end of the Gardens) via the Botanic Gardens Station. This newstation along the Circle Line brings you closer to the junction of Bukit Timah and ClunyPark Road and provides you access to the NUS School of Law. Bus services near this stationare similar to the ones along Bukit Timah Road.

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    Tekka Centre

    Junction of Bukit Timah Road and Serangoon Road

    Opening hours: Early morning until evening

    Tekka Centre is a wet market, food centre and mall under one roof. Within the

    wet market is a colourful tapestry of vendors selling everything from fruits, meat,Vegetables, flowers and banana leaves that double as plates on which food is served.The food centre offers a palate-tingling choice of Indian food and other popular local

    dishes. On the second level are shops selling traditional Indian and Punjabi clothingin colours that make a rainbow pale in comparison.

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    Labrador Nature Reserve

    Address: Labrador Villa Road Singapore 119187

    Opening hours: Labrador Secret Tunnels:Daily 10am - 7pm (Last entry for hourly guidedtour at 6pm)Admission fee: Free admission,

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Malay Heritage Centre

    Address: 85 Sultan Gate, Singapore 198501

    Operating Hours: Tuesday to Sunday - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (Last admission 5.30 pm)

    Monday - Closed

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    Memories at Old Ford Factory

    Address: 351 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 588192

    Opening hours: Mondays - Saturdays : 9 am - 5:30 PM & Sundays : 12 .00 - 5:30pm

    Admission: $3

    Bus Services to Upper Bukit Timah Road - (Alight at bus stop B06 or B09)

    SMRT: 67,75,171,173,178,184,961,

    SBS: 170

    Nearest MRT Stations:

    Bukit Batok MRT: Board 173 at interchange and alight opposite Memories at bus stop B06

    Choa Chu Kang MRT: Board 67 at interchange and alight opposite Memories at bus stop B06

    Clementi MRT: Board 184 at bus stop B16 and alight at bus stop B09

    Nearest MRT: Esplanade station (circle line)

    City hall station (north-south line)

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    Mad About Food

    Takashimaya Food Village *

    Address: 391 Orchard RoadWebsite:www.takashimaya-sin.comHours: 10am 10pmTransport: Orchard Station (NS22)

    * You can load value into your STP at any Transit Link Offices and use the pass for paymentat this outlet

    Lau Pa Sat Festival Market

    Address: 18 Raffles Quay

    Website:www.laupasat.bizHours: 24 hours dailyTransport: Raffles Place Station (EW14/ NS26)

    Newton Hawker Centre

    Address: 500 Clemenceau Avenue NorthHours: 8am till lateTransport: Newton Station (NS21)

    Lau Pasat Food Market

    http://www.laupasat.biz/mtries.html

    WHOLE DAYValue Set - $2 per set.

    HAPPY HOURTiger Beer Draught(before 7pm daily)- $14.50 per jug

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    How to get there

    Bus Stop

    A:10, 10E, 57, 70, 97, 97E, 100, 107, 130, 131, 162, 186, 196, 196E, 75, 167, 700,970, NR1, NR6

    Bus Stop B: 10, 70, 97, 97E, 100, 107, 130, 162, 196, 75, 541, 547, 10E, 196E

    Nearest MRT StationRaffles Place (5 Minutes walk)

    Lunch Stall no. Stall Name

    Dum Briyani Stall 3 Andra Curry

    Fishball Noodle Stall 13 Blue Star Fishball Noodle

    Yong Tau Foo Stall 17 Jason Yong Tau Foo

    Econ Rice Stall 29 Wonderful Econ Rice

    Ban Mian Stall 83 Qiu Lian Ban Mian

    Double-boiled soup Stall 85 Gourmet Cuisine

    Filipino Food Stall 31 Panyero

    Hakka Tea Rice Stall 12 Thunder Tea Rice

    Italian Cuisine Stall 94/95 Sicilia Mia Caf & Bar

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    Tea Time Stall no. Stall Name

    Dessert Stall 102A Kopitiam

    Dim Sum Stall 97-101 Bao Luo Wan Xiang

    Muffin Stall 33/42 Muffin

    Curry Puff Stall 24 Power Puff

    Sweet Potato Stall 50A Vista Fortune

    Xiao Long Bao Stall 87 Main Dui Mian

    Dinner Stall no. Stall Name

    Chicken Rice Stall 52 Whampoa Nanxiang Chicken Rice

    Fried Hokkien Mee Stall 81 Orchard Carpark (Hup Kee)

    Fried Kway Teow Stall 77 Lakeview Char Kway Teow

    Seafood Stall 43/44 Boon Tat Seafood

    Western Food Stall 27 Western Food

    Korean Food Stall 91 Manna Korean Cuisine

    Taiwanese Food Stall 82 Peng Lai Ge Taiwan Delight

    Italian Cuisine Stall 68/70 Etna Restaurant & Pizzeria

    Chinese Cuisine Stall 38/41 Romanee's Kitchen

    Must Try Dishes

    FRIED CARROT CAKENot really carrot, but white radish flour cake, fried till aromatic with garlic, bits of preserved radish,egg and chilli.

    HAINANESE CHICKEN RICEFlavourful rice, delicious even on its own, and tender poached chicken. With a potent chilli-garlic-ginger dip.

    CHAR KWAY TEOWFlat rice noodles fried with chilli, garlic and dark sweet sauce, finished off with egg, fish cakes andbean sprouts.

    ROJAKSalad of fruit and vegetables, dressed with black shrimp sauce and peanut. Plus crispChinese crullers, cured squid and stuffed soya bean puffs.

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    LOCAL DESSERTA traditional local dessert such as Ice Kachang to top off the end of a sumptuous meal at Lau Pa Sat.