Monday, 5 March 2012

Public Holidays in Singapore:5 Most Popular Places to Visit on Holidays to Singapore

By John Roney


Singapore's international airport is called Changi International Airport. It is located on the east end of the country, and boasts 3 terminals, plus a low cost carrier terminal. One of the great things about Changi International Airport is that there are many transport options available from the airport to the city center. Here are some options on how to get from the airport to the city in Singapore.

Little India has its own inimitable grace. The beautiful enclave offers the perfect opportunity to delve into the sense of India. The sight of inviting fortune-tellers at the alleys, garlands of jasmine at flower vendor's pushcarts and the aroma of pungent spices are some of the intriguing things one can experience at Little India. Little India boasts a number of Hindu temples and one of the popular holy places is the Veeramakaliamman Temple, a temple devoted to a goddess Kali. The grandeur of the area can be easily explored on foot or SMRT Link, a shuttle bus service plied by public transport operator. The traditional Chinese quarters of Chinatown are decidedly a big treat to visitors. It is a colourful precinct that flaunts the magic of past and charm of present. The unique aura of the place is a smorgasbord of fascinating Chinese culture seeping out from textile stores, Chinese restaurants, modish bars and traditional hawker stalls. Chinatown is divided into four districts - Kreta Ayer, Telok Ayer, Tanjong Pagar and Bukit Paso. The Smith and Pagoda Streets are couple of very delightful precincts within Chinatown that attract tourists. The place is a complete attraction in itself and is infused with temples, art galleries and heritage centres. Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Chinatown Heritage Centre and Jamae Mosque are some of the great spots to hit when in Chinatown.

Travel by Taxi, In all the terminals at Changi International Airport, they have taxi queues right near the exit of the arrival halls. Here you will be able to easily catch a taxi cab to the city. You will need to wait in line, and when it is your turn the airport staff will direct you to the cab that is in queue. This is a very orderly system, therefore the line moves pretty fast. A ride to the city center should cost no more than 40 S$ (Singapore dollar).

As the sun sets, the Clarke Quay starts pulsating with excitement. This riverside destination is an ultimate place for night-time revelry. Thriving with glitzy restaurants, chic cafes and classy clubs, Clarke Quay veritably sets the mood right. Pub crawling, carousing and enjoying are some of the great activities to do here. The area shines with scores of spectacular attractions including G-Max Reverse Buggy, Asian Civilizations Museum and Statues of Sir Stamford Raffles. Besides, be sure to bag some exclusive souvenirs and other items from its prolific shopping centres like Liang Court Great World City and Riverside Point.

To make a booking with this second type of transport, you simply approach the ground transport desk at the arrival halls of each terminal. They are open 24 hours a day. Traveling from Singapore's international airport to the city is very convenient. Therefore by referring to this quick summary of the transportation available you will be able to quickly choose your mode of transport to the city upon arrival in Singapore for Public Holidays in Singapore.




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