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Singapore Images 31 images Created 18 Dec 2008

Stepping outside Changi, Singapore's award-winning airport, you are not greeted with the usual concrete sprawl, but tidy landscaping and swaying travelers palms. Many visitors come to Singapore as a convenient layover between continents or for its world-class shopping. But just beyond the sparkling malls lie nature preserves, innovative zoos and parks and one of the world's most renowned botanical gardens. These, together with the artfully landscaped streets, sidewalks and esplanades have earned Singapore the nickname 'Garden City' making it the envy of many cities around the world.
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  • Singapore Flower Dome Exterior - The Singapore Flower Dome is both spectacular and innovative at the same time.  It is the largest greenhouse in the world with changing displays of flowers and plants.  Not only is the place interesting and education but it is cool inside!  The Flower Dome replicates the cool and dry climate of Mediterranean regions so visitors can discover both the beauty of these plants and flowers, as well as how they adapted to their cool & dry environments.
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  • Supertree Grove is a  uniquely designed vertical garden made up of artificial tall "trees".  Their canopies provide shade in the day and come alive at night with a fabulous display of light and sound.  The supertrees at their largest go up to 16 storeys in height most of which are in the Supertree Grove.  The remaining six are in smaller clusters at the Golden and Silver Gardens at Gardens by the Bay.  As if this is not enough of a "wow" factor, you can stroll along the Skyway, a walkway that connects Supertrees for a different view of the Gardens.
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  • Marina Bay Sands is a multibillion dollar resort at Marina Bay Singapore. The complex was eveloped by Las Vegas Sands and billed as the world's most expensive casino property.  The resort features a 2500 room hotel, a huge convention and exhibition centre, and yet another shopping mall: Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands. There is also a museum, two theatres, seven restaurants, an ice skating rink not to mention its casino itself.  The complex is topped off with a rooftop SkyPark built on top of the cantilevered platform.  The resort was designed by architect Moshe Safdie.
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  • A shophouse is a vernacular architectural building type that is unique to Southeast Asia. This hybrid building form characterizes Singapore. Popular colors were indigo and ochre but by the mid 20th century, pastel colors: rose pink, baby blue, light yellow…. became popular and they remain the colours that most people most strongly associate with these buildings.  Many of the best preserved shophouses in Singapore are to be found in the Katong Joo Chiat area with ornate facades and tiles. In the past the Katong area of was made up of coconut plantations and used as a rural weekend retreat by city folk. Katong later developed into a residential area and became populated.
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  • Victoria water lilies are of the plant family Nymphaeaceae.  They are known because of their , very large green leaves that lie flat on the water's surface up to 3 meters of 9 feet in diameter, its name Victoria Amazonica was given in honor of Queen Victoria though the plant is <br />
native to the Amazon River basin,  The leaf of these water lilies is able to support large weights thanks to the structure, though the leaf itself is quite delicate:though it can support up to 70 pounds if distributed throughout the leaf.
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  • Gazebo at Swan Lake, Singapore Botanic Garden - Made of cast iron with detailed etchings on her beams, stands proudly at the edge of the lake.<br />
This Gazebo was first located on Grange Road in the 1850s. The Singapore Botanic Garden is a major visitor attraction in Singapore displaying a huge array of botanical & horticultural life with a world class plant collection.  Enhancing these resources are recreational facilities, educational displays and events for visitors. The garden was first set up by Stamford Raffles, who was the founder of Singapore as well as being a naturalist at Fort Canning.  In 2015 the Gardens was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Burkill Hall at Singapore Botanic Garden -  a major visitor attraction boasting an array of botanical & horticultural offerings with a rich plant collection of worldwide significance. Enhancing these resources are recreational facilities, educational displays and events for visitors surrounded by nature. The garden was first set up by Stamford Raffles, who was the founder of Singapore as well as being a naturalist at Fort Canning.  The original venue closed in 1829 and moved to the present site in 1859. In 2015 the Gardens received inscription as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Bandstand at  Singapore Botanic Garden - Singapore Botanic Garden Bandstand - The octagonal gazebo was erected in 1930.  Although no longer used for music performances, it is a favorite wedding photo opportunity spot.  The bandstand is also icon and symbol of the Garden. Singapore Botanic Garden is  a major visitor attraction in Singapore boasting an array of botanical & horticultural offerings with a rich plant collection of worldwide significance. Enhancing these resources are recreational facilities, educational displays and events for visitors surrounded by nature. The garden was first set up by Stamford Raffles, who was the founder of Singapore as well as being a naturalist at Fort Canning.  The original venue closed in 1829 and moved to the present site in 1859. In 2015 the Gardens received inscription as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    bandstand-singapore-botanic-2.jpg
  • Crystal Mountain at Gardens by the Bay, inside the "Cloud Forest" dome - an artificial arboretum with rare plants, diverse vegetation, veiled in mist.  The Cloud Forest even has its own man-made waterfall, in fact it is the world’s tallest indoor waterfall.   The Cloud Forest was designed  for people to learn about  biodiversity and the geology of cloud forests within the various  zones in this cool and moist conservatory.
    crystal-mountain-1.jpg
  • Supertree Grove is a  uniquely designed vertical garden made up of artificial tall "trees".  Their canopies provide shade in the day and come alive at night with a fabulous display of light and sound.  The supertrees at their largest go up to 16 storeys in height most of which are in the Supertree Grove.  The remaining six are in smaller clusters at the Golden and Silver Gardens at Gardens by the Bay.  As if this is not enough of a "wow" factor, you can stroll along the Skyway, a walkway that connects Supertrees for a different view of the Gardens.
    supertree-grove-4.jpg
  • The Nanyang Technology University - School of Art, Design and Media building was conceived as natural extensions of the earth. The highlight of the building is the verdant green roof which blends with the ground contour. Apart from its visual impact, the  iconic turfed roofscape is also an outdoor communal space. Environmentally, the green roof helps to lower the building temperature as well as the surrounding areas.
    nanyang-arts-design-1.jpg
  • The Pai Hung Ch’iao Bridge a 13-Arch Bridge at the garden imitates the 17-Arch Bridge at the Beijing Summer Palace. Chinese Garden also known as Jurong Gardens, was made  in 1975 and designed by Prof. Yuen-chen Yu, an architect from Taiwan,. The garden’s concept is based on the integration of architectural features within the natural environment. The garden is modeled along the northern Chinese imperial styles of landscaping.  In Chinese gardens, bridges play a critical role and the most important structures may denote a specific character.
    singapore-chinese-garden-10.jpg
  • Haw Par Villas, Sakyamuni Pavilion - Haw Par Villa is a one-of-a-kind theme park in Singapore with over a thousand statues and a hundred dioramas depicting scenes from Chinese mythology,  Confucian stories, folklore and legends.  Originally called Tiger Balm Gardens, the park was built by the Burmese-Chinese brothers Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par  who were the developers of Tiger Balm ointment. They created the park in 1937 for teaching the public traditional Chinese values. The most renowned attraction at Haw Par Villa is the Ten Courts of Hell featuring gruesome depictions of hell in  Buddhism and Chinese mythology.
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  • Haw Par Villa is a one-of-a-kind theme park in Singapore with over a thousand statues and a hundred dioramas depicting scenes from Chinese mythology,  Confucian stories, folklore and legends.  Originally called Tiger Balm Gardens, the park was built by the Burmese-Chinese brothers Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par  who were the developers of Tiger Balm ointment. They created the park in 1937 for teaching the public traditional Chinese values. The most renowned attraction at Haw Par Villa is the Ten Courts of Hell featuring gruesome depictions of hell in  Buddhism and Chinese mythology.
    haw-par-villa-5.jpg
  • The Sri Mariamman Temple is Singapore's oldest Hindu temple. It is an agamic temple built in the Dravidian style. The temple serves mainly South Indian Tamil Hindu Singaporeans. Due to its architectural and historical significance, the temple has been designated as a National Monument by the Singapore government.
    Sri-Mariamman-Singapore.jpg
  • Clarke Quay is a historical riverside quay in Singapore.  It was named after Sir Andrew Clarke, Singapore's second Governor and Governor of the Straits Settlements who played a key role in positioning Singapore as the main port for the Malay states. The Singapore River has been the centre of trade since modern Singapore was founded in 1819.
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  • The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple is a Buddhist temple and museum complex located in Chinatown Singapore. The temple follows Tang dynasty architectural styles and built to house the tooth relic of Buddha.
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  • The Fullerton Hotel Singapore is a five-star luxury hotel located near the mouth of the Singapore River, in the Downtown Core of Central Area, Singapore. It was originally known as The Fullerton Building, and also as the General Post Office Building.  It was named after Robert Fullerton, the first Governor of the Straits Settlements.  The building restoration project was one of the few conservation projects in the world involving an institutional building,.during its redevelopment, the historical building had most of its special architectural features retained and restored
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  • The Singapore Chinese Garden also commonly known as Jurong Gardens. The garden was built in 1975 and designed by Yuen Chen Yu, a well-known designer and architect from Taiwan.  The Chinese Garden's concept is based on Chinese gardening art and the integration of architectural features within the natural environment.
    singapore-chinese-garden-1.jpg
  • Pond and Pavilion at Singapore Chinese Garden - commonly known as Jurong Gardens which was designed by  Yuen Chen Yu, a well-known Taiwanese architect.  The Chinese Garden's concept is based on a variety of Chinese gardening styles. The main characteristic being the integration of architectural features with the area's natural environment. The Chinese Garden is modeled along the northern Chinese imperial style of architecture and landscaping.
    singapore-chinese-garden-3.jpg
  • ION Orchard was designed to be the "centre of gravity" on Singapore's Orchard Road retail scene, with a spectacular facade, cutting edge design and concepts. Built over Singapore's metro system at Orchard Road Station it is hard to miss its fashion boutiques stores all located within one development, with over eight levels of shopping space at the prime site of Singapore’s commercial and shopping artery.
    ION-orchard-1.jpg
  • Traveller's Tree or Travellers Palm is a species of banana plant though not a true palm but a member of the bird-of-paradise family.  It is called the travellers palm because the stems hold rainwater that can be used as an emergency source of water.
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  • Red Ibis at Jurong BirdPark - a world famous aviary where there are specimens of bird life from around the world - It is currently the world's largest bird park in terms of number of birds. There are over 8000 birds of 600 species in the Jurong Bird Park. Of those, 29 are of endangered species.
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  • The Maneki Neko literally "Beckoning Cat" is also known as Welcoming Cat, Lucky Cat, Money cat or Fortune Cat.  They are common Japanese decorations, made of porcelain or ceramic,  which is believed to bring good luck to the owner. The sculpture depicts a cat usually  a Japanese Bobtail beckoning with an upright paw, and is usually displayed at the entrance of shops, restaurants  and other businesses. Some of the sculptures are electric and have a slow moving paw beckoning. In the design of the sculptures, a raised right paw supposedly attracts money, while a raised left paw attracts customers.
    lucky-cats.jpg
  • Pink Flamingos at Jurong Birdpark - Jurong BirdPark is a world famous zoo devoted to birds or aviary.  There are specimens of bird life from around the world, including a flock of one thousand flamingos. It is currently the world's largest bird park in terms of number of birds. There are over 8000 birds of 600 species in the Jurong Bird Park many of which are of endangered species that are preserved here.
    pink-flamingos-1.jpg
  • Tai Chi at Singapore Botanic Gardens - The first Botanical and Experimental Garden in Singapore was established in 1822 by Sir Stamford Raffles, the founder of modern Singapore and a keen naturalist. The Garden's main task was to evaluate for cultivation, crops which were of potential economic importance, including those yielding fruits, vegetables, spices and other raw materials.  The present Singapore Botanic Gardens began in 1859, when the Agri Horticultural Society was granted land in Tanglin by the colonial government.
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  • Orchids at Singapore Botanic Garden - Orchidaceae or orchid family is the largest family of the flowering plants Angiospermae its name is derived from the genus Orchis.  About 800 new orchid species are added each year.  Since the introduction of tropical species in the 19th century, horticulturists have added more than 100,000 hybrids.
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  • VivoCity is the largest shopping mall in Singapore, located at the Harbour Front. VivoCity is supposed to evoke a lifestyle experience that's modern, stimulating and accessible to everyone, a place bubbling with energy and flowing with vitality. At the end of the first week of operations, the mall had received nearly a million visitors.
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  • Raffles Hotel is a colonial style hotel in Singapore, dating from 1887 and named after Singapore's founder Sir Stamford Raffles. The hotel continued to expand over the years with the addition of wings, a verandah, a ballroom, a bar and billiards room, and further buildings and rooms.
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  • The Merlion is an imaginary creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish. Its name combines "mer" meaning the sea and "lion".  The Merlion has appeared in a number of films and television series, becoming a visual cliché representing Singapore.
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  • The Esplanade, Theatres on the Bay, its nickname is "The Durian" for its rippled roof that resembles the "King of Fruit".  Nevertheless, the Esplanade hosts world-class performers and entertainment.
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