09 August 2008

STAY IN SINGAPORE

Duration: 2 Days & 2 Nights

SHOPPING IN BUGIS


Bugis Street

Today, Bugis Street has revamped itself by providing sheltered walkways and air-conditioned shopping zones. Now housing over 600 stalls, it offers an eclectic mix of trendy and functional street wear, cafes, hawker food and services. Possibly one of the best known areas in Singapore, Bugis Street retains its disctinctive street shopping feel.


OG Albert

When you are in the exciting Bugis district, drop into OG Albert. It’s a leisurely 3-minute walk from the Bugis MRT station and an easy 8-minute walk from the Little India station. OG is a household name in Singapore. OG is our one-stop family store, for the young and forever young. OG has grown so hip. Whether you are looking for fashion, jewellery, cosmetics, watches, toys, good food, something for the home or anything else, you’re bound to get excellent value at OG.





Bugis Junction

Lots of little shops selling everything from electronic items to clothes, knick-knacks and accessories can be found in this modern complex. Parco Bugis Junction, Singapore's first glass-covered air-conditioned shopping street boasts a delightful mix of clusters of shophouses, modern retail outlets, a sprawling departmental store, and even a cineplex.






SINGAPORE NIGHT SAFARI



The world's first wildlife park built for visits at night. Nestled in 40 hectares of lush secondary forest, the Night Safari offers guests the unique experience of exploring wildlife in a tropical jungle at night. Through the use of subtle lighting technique, guests are able to view over 1,000 nocturnal animals of 100 species in vast naturalistic habitats.

The birth of the Night Safari is a result of a combination of factors. The overwhelming response to night tours conducted at the Zoo in the late 1980s indicated a demand for wholesome night entertainment. Displaying tropical animals at night seemed ideal since 90% of them are nocturnal and, therefore, most active after dusk. Moreover, Singapore is blessed with sunset taking place punctually at 7.30pm, dependably cool nights and little rainfall. These operational advantages make outdoor night attraction perfect.

The Night Safari have 7 animal Exhibit where it contain animal such as;

  • Asian Riverine Forest - Malayan Tapir, Red Dhole and Asian Elephant
  • Burmese Hillside - Gaur and Thamin
  • Equatorial Africa - Cape Giraffe, Serval and Bongo
  • Himalayan Foothills - Bharal, Himalayan tahr and the markhor
  • Indian Subcontinent - Gir Lion, Sloth Bear, Striped Hyena and Barasingha
  • Indo-Malayan Region - Malayan Tiger and Babirusa
  • Nepalese River Valley - One-Horned Rhinoceros, Pelican and Golden Jackal
  • South American Pampas - Capybara and Giant Anteater
















JURONG BIRD PARK


Jurong Bird Park is a 20.2 hectare open-concept park. Opened on 3 January 1971, it is the largest in the Asia Pacific and the best in the world. Its collection of more than 9,000 birds from 600 species is among the largest in the world. The Park specialises in birds from Southeast Asia.

The Park has four aviaries, among which is the world’s largest walk-in aviary with the tallest man-made waterfall for visitors to enjoy a close-up view of free-flying birds from Africa and South America. Bird shows, staged at the Pool Amphitheatre and Fuji Hawk Walk are entertaining and informative and have thrilled visitors from all over the world.

List of attraction in Jurong Bird Park:

African Wetlands
Experience Africa! The African Wetlands at the BirdPark has unique bird species such as the Shoebill, Storks, and more.The new exhibit will gives visitors a more balanced eco-system display and hopefully will be able to provide a better understanding of how nature, the birds and men co-exist in this one world we call our home.


Birds of Paradise
It is the best place to observe birds as they enter the mating season with fabulously-coloured plumage and intricate courtship behaviour. View also the 12-wired Birds of Paradise bred for the first time in the world by the Park.


Hornbills and Toucans
This exhibit houses the world’s largest collection of Southeast Asian hornbills and a wide variety of South American toucans. The Park recorded the world's first successful hatching of the Black Hornbill, Southern Pied Hornbill and Great Pied


Jungle Jewels

Visitors can observe at close proximity a fraction of the amazing diversity and complexity of the South American rainforest.


Landscaped Garden
Since its opening, much efforts were made to “reforest” the Park. Thousands of trees, shrubs, and flowers were planted. This is an ongoing process to give shade to both birds and visitors and create a more natural environment.



Lory Loft
Provides visitors with a 360 degrees elevated view of the environs. With the elevated boardwalk and suspension bridges, visitors are 'lifted' 12 meters off ground level, for a heightened experience.


Parrot Paradise

It showcases more that 500 parrots from 110 species. The aviaries are designed to simulate as closely as possible the parrots’ natural habitats with the help of beautiful hand-painted murals, as well as the natural vegetation.


Pelican Cove
The Park brings you the world's most complete collection of pelicans in the world, where all 7 species of pelicans can be found. World's FIRST underwater viewing gallery for pelicans, diving for their fish during feeding time.


Penguin Expedition
The five species on exhibit are the Humboldt, the Rockhopper, the Macaroni, the Fairy and majestic King Penguin. Visitors will be treated to a vast panoramic view of these birds 'flying' underwater through a viewing gallery. See this birds in action at their feeding times.


Royal Rumble
A 40 metre long walkway takes you right through the enclosure, featuring the Crown Pigeons, the largest pigeons in the world. There are railings to lean and benches to sit on, all designed for leisurely encounter with these birds who are often mistaken for miniature peafowls.


Southeast Asia Birds Aviary
It is home to over 1,000 species of birds from a global total of 8,500 species. The Park has a collection of about 260 Southeast Asian species; one of the world's largest collection.



Splash N Slide Station
This is the 1st wet and dry playground in Singapore without the requisite splash pool. It allows wheelchair-bound children to participate in water-based activities safely without getting out from their wheelchairs.


The Swan Lake
Swan can be observed roosting, fisging and bathing at close quarters. Visitors can enjoy a grand view of the lake from the Observation Deck which will allow them to get close to the water edge and observe these graceful birds.


The Riverine
It is a simulated freashwater river habit featuring various species of waterfowl, fishes and turtles. It gives visitors an intimate underwater view of more than 20 duck species.



World of Darkness
Visitors will have the impression that they are walking along a quiet star-lit jungle path at night, watching the birds in their natural habitats as their hunting calls beckon.



Waterfall Aviary
Visitors can stroll along shaded walkways and enjoy the rainforest experience, which comes complete with mysterious birds calls, a rambling waterfall, and mist along gorges. A rustic suspension bridge offers a breath-taking view of the waterfall while two observation posts at the top offer grand views of the Aviary.