Thursday, 26 July 2012

Asian Civilization Museum

It is a world class museum packed with fascinating information, and presented in interesting and innovative ways.
There are eleven galleries spread over three floors, and each themed gallery is integrated with virtual hosts (a hit with the kids), videos and interactive 'ExploreAsian Zones' which are learning zones designed for children.

If you are interested in textiles there are some breathtakingly beautiful Batik and Ikat, stunning fabrics from the hill tribes of Southern China, silk carpets, and many other beautiful artifacts in the South East Asia Gallery.
If ceramics is more your thing, the museum is well-known for its collection of white Dehua porcelain from China. Also known as 'blanc de chine', these finely moulded pieces are from the Ming and Ching periods.

The building is a fine example of colonial architecture. Designed by engineer J.F.A NcNair in the mid-1860s and built by convict labour as government offices, it was originally much smaller.
It was renamed 'Empress Place Building' at the start of the twentieth century in honour of Queen Victoria, and continued to house government offices until a major reconversion began in the 1990s.
Incorporate a visit to the museum with lunch out on the terrace, overlooking the river. The Siem Rep II Cafe has a good range of Indochine and western food, with reasonable children's menu.

Location
1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555
Admission charges may vary during special exhibitions
  • Adult: SGD$8
  • Consession: SGD$4 (for full-time students and those 60 years and above)
  • Note:
    • Free Admission to children 6 years and below, Monday - Sunday.
    • Free Admission for Senior Citizens (age 60 years and above) every Monday.
  • Discounted admission on every Friday, 7-9pm

Fort siloso

Fort Siloso is home to the nation's largest collection of World War II memorabilia. A tram takes you on a journey through history, with entertaining guides bringing the past to life and explaining the fort's vital role in defending the Malayan region. Explore old tunnels and discover original guns, cannons, film clips and photographs from yesteryear.

If you’ve got the kids in tow, there’s even an army obstacle course playground.

Fort Siloso is located at the westernmost point of Sentosa at the top of a hill. You’ll do plenty of walking between sites, so do your feet a favour and catch the Fort Siloso tram to the entrance. The tram stops at Imbiah Lookout (one of the Sentosa monorail stops) and near Underwater World.


Location

Sentosa island.
Time : 10am - 6pm
Ticket :S$8 / Adult , S$5 / Child (3 - 12 years old)
There is a tram runs at 12.30pm and 3.30pm on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.

Wednesday, 25 July 2012

Changi Aiport T3

Changi Airport T3 has a lot of activities that are suitable for kids. It is a good hang out place during weekend and a good choose to avoid the heat wave outdoor. It compromise of foods, shops, and play areas that can occupy the kids for the whole day.

There are a lot of shops along the T3, and even better, most of the shops are absorbing the 7% GST.
There are 2 slides. One is shorter, for younger kids or less adventurous person, located at basement 2. It is about one-and-a-half storey tall and is free. There is no staff on duty there, thus it is the responsibility of the parents and kids to take care of themselves.

Playground


T3 has 3 playgrounds for the kids to stop over and enjoyed. There are located at

1) Next to SATS Special Service Lounge at Departure Transit Lounge Central, Level 2
2) Outside gate holdroom A16 - A20 at Departure Transit Lounge South, Level 2
3) Next to water fountain at B2 Mall, Public area

Woodblock Rub Area


Beside the water fountain at B2 mall, there is a scratch area, where you can make your own woodblock print with icons inspired by popular culture of Singapore. Just place the paper at the woodblock and rub it gently, you will see the picture transformed to the paper.

Singapore Flyer

The Singapore Flyer allows visitors to experience some of the best views of Singapore's coastal lines, the central business districts landmarks, the coming Integrated Resort, the Sentosa Island and even some parts of Malaysia and Indonesia. The wheel is 165 metres tall (which is roughly 42 storey high) and a diameter of 150 metres. It has 28 capsules and all the capsules are blend-new, air-conditioned and UV protected. Each capsule is 4m x 7m and accessible easily for wheelchair bound and the elderly. Each capsule sits 28 person.

The Wheel takes around 35 mins. It is best to visit the Singapore Flyer around 6.30pm to 7.15pm when the sun is slowly setting down. 

You catch a bit of the sunset plus a good night view when the sky turns dark after around 7.30pm

Location
30 Raffles Avenue, #01-07
Admission
Adult: SGD$29.50
Children: SGD$20.65
Senior: SGD$23.60

Tuesday, 24 July 2012

East Coast Park

The East Coast Park is several km long and from few dozen to a few hundred meters wide. The actual beach is between 10 and 20 m wide for the most part. There are full of interesting activities to do there - picnic, barbecue, jogging, sandcastle building, swimming, wind surfing, dining, indulging at the seafood restaurants.

 Building a sand castle. Sandcastles can be built on land, too; not-for-profit organisation Castle Beach conducts free workshops at Castle Beach in East Coast Park every Saturday and Sunday between 3.30pm and 7pm, rain or shine. Even when it rains, it doesn’t last for more than a half hour, and the sand gets prepped for building

East Coast beach is a great place for both adults and children to exercise, relax and have fun during the weekends or holidays!

Port of Lost Wonder (POLW)

Singapore's first kids club, the Port of Lost Wonder (POLW) at Palawan Beach.

Spanning 6,177 square metres, the new attraction features a pirate ship water-play area, picnic decks, outdoor play areas for toddlers, F&B and retail outlets as well as indoor and outdoor activities.
The pirate ship water-play area can accommodate up to 100 kids and adults are allowed within the area if they are accompanying their children.

POLW Wonder Crew will also be stationed to ensure safety at all times.
An outdoor play area called Curiosity Island lets children participate in various activities and an air-conditioned Play Den provides a comfortable hideout.

A toddlers' play area called Hatch Patch allows little ones to crawl and roll around, while families can hold picnics on The Deck.

Events spaces for birthday parties or events can also be held at the Celebration Island area, a purpose-built space for parties to be held within POLW.

The new attraction also becomes a spot for dining and relaxation in the evenings when the water play area closes at 6pm.

Location

Sentosa, Palawan Beach
POLW is open from 10am to 6.30pm.
Water play area closes at 6pm.
Ticket prices for children cost $8 on weekdays and $15 on weekends.

Underwater World and Dolphin Lagoon at Sentosa

The Underwater World Singapore showcases a variety of corals, fascinating fishes through a 83-meter long transparent acrylic tunnel (travelator) which passes through a huge aquarium. You can choose to walk through this tunnel or be moved around the tunnel through the slow-moving travelator to enjoy a three dimensional view of marine life all around you in a natural environment.


Another exciting part of the Underwater World Singapore has to be its seal and dolphin performances conducted every few hours by the Dolphin Lagoon (just a 2-minute walk away from the Underwater World aquarium 


Location

Sentosa
Entrance to Underwater World Singapore (includes Dolphin Lagoon) cost $25.90
children 3-12 17.60, below 3 years old free.