Gimme Gimme More, Gimme More, Singapore

Did you sing the title? I don’t know why a Britney Spears song came into my head. It might be that karaoke last night, but for now more on Singapore!

I really had thought that Singapore was much larger. Maps can be deceiving. I did a few more activities and visited a few more sights on my trip.

Stop 1: The Merlion!

The one I visited in Sentosa wasn’t the real deal. That was more of an attraction telling you a little bit about Singapore and how the Merlion became their National Symbol. Singapore was named after Sang Nila Utama who had landed on the island after a shipwreck. He saw a lion and named the island Singapora, which means “Lion City”. In the 1960s, the Merlion was created to represent Singapore’s beginnings as a fishing village. (Learn more about Merlion origins.)

The Merlion was really beautiful! It was cool that it actually had water splashing out of its mouth.

I get to drink from the Merlion!

Stop 2: Wonder Full (show at the Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza)

I researched a little and found out about this show. This show isn’t exactly advertised in the area and it can be easily glance over in Singapore guidebooks. My mom and I sat in the designated area for the show. The Event Plaza is an extravagant name for large steps off the shore. At night, it feels like a deck along the beach shore (although there is no beach). The epic, dramatic music starts and fog is released from the light panels on the right and left side.

Bubbles coming from the sides

It really felt like I was in some kind of 4D outside theatre. The show really surprised me! I was just expecting some lights and water splashing, but it was definitely a beautiful show! I would describe it as a heartwarming, beautiful light and water show. It makes the Bellagio water show in Los Vegas look like nothing!

Stop 3: Singapore Zoo

This zoo was unlike any other zoo that I had been to. Findout more on my trip to the zoo.

Stop 4: Chinatown

At first, Singapore’s Chinatown didn’t seem that big. Once you start walking around it definitely felt as big as San Francisco’s Chinatown. Find out more on my trip to Chinatown.

Stop 5: Gardens By the Bay

This garden is MAGNIFICENT! It is so beautiful! I don’t know if it’s true, but I did hear they are still making the garden bigger. People say that it is worth going now since there is a lot to see. I underestimated how much “a lot” was. Find out more on my trip to Gardens By the Bay.

**Stay tuned for Japan**

Chinatown!

Rainbow flag in Chinatown! They represent! It might be a gay/lesbian bar. I am not sure.

I really enjoyed Singapore’s Chinatown! Walking around on a humid, hot Singapore day was quite nice. There is the typical Chinatown area where there are tons of crowds, tourist, and souvenir shops. Then there are the more secluded parts where it can be very peaceful. I’m not sure if it was really quiet in some areas because it was a Sunday, but it was quite nice. Many of the stores and some restaurants were closed. It was only certain areas that were completely quiet and empty. We were lucky to come during Moon Cake Festival. Most of Chinatown was decorated beautifully with lanterns. It looked lovely during the day, and it looked even prettier at night.

Day

Night

I just had to do this. Now, where would you go to Yum Cha (drink tea aka Dim Sum) in Chinatown? You go to Yum Cha Restaurant. Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha.

Ann Siang Hill and Ann Siang Park was a nice walk. There is a little history about the road, and there used to be events on the hill as well. Now, it’s just a nice place to stroll in Chinatown.

Ann Siang Hill Park

Stray kitty doesn't want to get it's picture taken

There is a Swagger store in Chinatown. It was closed when I walked by, but I’m not sure what the clothes would have looked liked. Ha-ha-ha. If I venture back to Singapore, I will take a peek.

I bet whatever you buy here, you will be swag

Then there is a Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum. It looks beautiful outside. We walked through the temple park, but didn’t go through the museum part. I think I remember that I didn’t want to go to the museum part. I’m can’t remember why. Maybe it was an extremely hot day.

My dress goes wooooosh

I love incense! These incense are HUGE!

A little bit smokey but smells good!

Teylok Ayer Green park was a nice little place to sit and relax. It was great.

I saw some unique stuff at a couple shops. Plus there was a Tin Tin store! Truthfully, I fell asleep watching the Tin Tin movie, but the store was pretty neat.

Coconut shell bowls