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Theme Attractions |
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Interactive,
entertaining, fabulously fun and educational best describes these
tourist attractions that belong in a league of their own. Interested
in science, history, myths and legends, or volcanoes? Then include
theme attractions on your list of "must-visit" places in Singapore! |
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Haw Par Villa |
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First
built in 1937, Haw Par Villa holds 25 clusters of the original statues
and figurines which tells the intriguing stories of Chinese mythology,
legends and Chinese values. Described by various visitors as
"fascinating, delightful, bizarre and entertaining", Haw Par Villa is
like no other place in the world. Dramatising Chinese legends and
folklores, the colourful statues and figurines immortalise moral
values and Chinese cultural heritage for generations to come. Be
fascinated by the commitment of the pilgrims in Journey to the West,
the adventures of the Eight Immortals invading Neptune's Palace, the
virtue of Lady White Snake.
Open: 9am - 7pm(daily)
Admission: Free
Approximate Touring Time: 2 - 3 hours
Location: 262 Pasir Panjang Road Singapore 118628
Tel: (65) 6872 2780 (Events and Programmes) or 6872 2003 (Business
Development)
Fax: (65) 6872 2694
Email:
orientmgt@pacific.net.sg
Getting There: Take SBS bus 200 from Buona Vista MRT Station
(EW21), SBS bus 10, 30, TIBS bus 188 from World Trade Centre, SBS bus
143 from Orchard Road or SBS bus 51 from Chinatown. |
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Sijori WonderGolf |
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Certified
by the World Minigolf Sport Federation (WWF), the 18-hole miniature
golf courses at the Sijori WonderGolf are uniquely landscaped with
shrewd designs, wicked slopes and obscured obstacles to test the
skills and dexterity of the avid golfer. Asia’s first and only
miniature golf courses suitable for international championship
competition, this is an ideal place for the whole family to
participate in this leisure sport. After a rousing game, you can
pamper yourself at the Sijori Relaxation Centre.
Open: 9am to 9pm daily
Admission: SGD 8 adults, SGD 4 children
Location: 11 Siloso Road, Sentosa, Singapore 098972
Est. Tour Time: 45mins - 1hr
Last Game: 8pm
Getting There: Within Sentosa only – by bus (Blue / Red Lines)
Tel: (65) 6275 2011
Fax: (65) 6275 3011
Website:
http://www.sentosa.com.sg/a_wondergolf.htm |
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Singapore Discovery
Centre |
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Come See, Hear, Touch and Discover for
yourself the milestones and achievements of Singapore through our
hi-tech and interactive exhibits. Be dazzled by the technology, large
format 3D/2D shows, robotics and the highly entertaining displays that
will leave you coming back for more. It is an experience for the young
and old to enjoy, relive and explore. So hurry on down to the
Singapore Discovery Centre: Where the Adventure Never Ends.
Open:
9am - 7pm (Tue to Sun). Last admission is at 6pm.
Admission: SGD 9 adults, SGD 5 children (3 -
12 years old, SGD 6 seniors (above 60 years old)
Other chargeable
attractions:
Motion Simulator: SGD 4 per ride
Shooting Gallery: SGD 3 per game
iWERKS Theatre movies:
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Show
Title |
Adult |
Child |
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Alien
Adventure: |
SGD 8
SGD 5 |
SGD 5
(Published Rate)
SGD 3 (Concession Rate*) |
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Niagara
Falls |
SGD 5
SGD 3 |
SGD 3
(Published Rate)
SGD 2 (Concession Rate*) |
*Conditions apply.
Approximate Touring Time: 2 hours
Location: 510 Upper
Jurong Road Singapore 638365
Tel: (65) 6792 6188
Fax: (65) 6792 1233
Email:
marketing@sdc.com.sg
Getting There:
Take the MRT to Boon Lay station (EW27) and transfer to SBS bus number
193.
Click here to
view MRT route map.
Accessibility
for the physically disabled: The following
information is obtained from Access Singapore.
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Entrance - Accessible to wheelchair
and ambulant-disabled.
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Reserved disabled car park lot -
Outside the building. Accessible to wheelchair and
ambulant-disabled.
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Accessibility within the premises -
Accessible to wheelchair and ambulant-disabled.
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Lifts - Nil
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Public toilets for the disabled -
Main lobby and iWERKS Lobby. Accessible to wheelchair and
ambulant-disabled.
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Eating outlets - Accessible to
wheelchair and ambulant-disabled.
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Public telephone - Access to
wheelchair is limited and assistance may be required. Accessible to
ambulant-disabled.
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Taxi stand - High kerb. Access to
wheelchair is limited and assistance may be required. Accessible to
ambulant-disabled.
Web sites :
Singapore Discovery Centre
(http://www.sdc.com.sg) |
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Singapore Science Centre |
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The world-acclaimed
Singapore Science Centre has one of the country's largest collections
of educational exhibits devoted to science. It houses more than 850
interactive exhibits, depicting the wonder and beauty of science.
After a SGD
38 million revamp exercise, new facilities have been developed at the
Science Centre. These include a new main entrance, a fully covered
linkway joining the Science Centre and the Omni -Theatre, a Kinetic
Garden, and an Annex Building. Blending the sciences with the art, the
Kinetic Garden is Asia's first outdoor interactive garden of science.
It comprises 35 interactive sculptures, exhibits and displays set
within a pleasant garden environment. Water features in the form of
waterfalls, ponds, fountains and water misters provide the entire
Garden with a cooling environment for you to enjoy the exhibits.
Apart from the main exhibition galleries, the Omni-Theatre is
also one of the central attractions of the Centre. The 5-storey high
and 23 metre diameter hemispheric giant screen and sophisticated sound
systems promise audiences a thrilling cinematic experience. The
Omni-Theatre also houses an 18-seat Virtual Voyages Simulation Theatre
which allows viewers to experience science phenomena visually and
physically by means of a 15-minute adventure story.
Please contact the centre directly for the different screening times
for movies and rides.
Open: Science Centre (10am to 6 pm);
Omni-Theatre (10am to 9pm).
Closed on Mon except public holidays.and school holidays
Admission: SGD 6 adult, SGD 3 children
(below 16 years old)
Omnimax Movies: SGD
10 adult, SGD 5 children (aged 3 to 12 years)
Virtual Rides: SGD
6 adult, SGD 4 childen (aged 3 to 12 years)
Show Times: Please
call the hotline (65) 6425 2500 for more information.
Approximate Touring Time:
2 hours
Location: 15
Science Centre Road Singapore 609081
Tel: (65) 6425 2500
Fax: (65) 6565 9533
Getting There:
Take the MRT to Jurong East Station (EW24/NS1) then take SBS bus 335
or 66.
Click here to
view MRT route map.
Accessibility
for the physically disabled to the Singapore Science Centre:
The following information is obtained from Access Singapore.
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Entrance - Access by ramp. Accessible
to wheelchair and ambulant-disabled.
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Reserved disabled car park lot -
Located outside entrance (regular size lot). Low kerb at parking
lot. Access to wheelchair is limited and assistance may be required.
Accessible to ambulant-disabled.
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Accessibility within the premises -
Accessible to wheelchair and ambulant-disabled.
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Lifts - High call button. Access to
wheelchair is limited and assistance may be required. Accessible to
ambulant-disabled.
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Public toilets for the disabled -
Level 1. Narrow door width. Accessible to ambulant-disabled.
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Eating outlets - Level 1. Accessible
to wheelchair and ambulant-disabled.
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Public telephone - Accessible to
wheelchair and ambulant-disabled.
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Taxi stand - Nil
Accessibility for the
physically disabled to the Singapore Omni Theatre:
The following information is obtained from Access Singapore.
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Entrance - Access by ramp. Accessible
to wheelchair and ambulant-disabled.
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Reserved disabled car park lot - Nil
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Accessibility within the premises -
Uneven flooring and there are steep slopes. Access to wheelchair is
limited and assistance may be required. Accessible to
ambulant-disabled.
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Public toilets for the disabled - Nil
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Public telephone - Access to
wheelchair is limited and assistance may be required. Accessible to
ambulant-disabled
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Taxi stand - Nil
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Remarks - Wheelchair users to use
lift to get into the theatre.
Web sites :
Singapore Science Centre
(http://www.science.edu.sg) |
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Snow City |
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Snow City,
Singapore's first indoor snow centre, filled with 150 tonnes of snow
on our slope and snow play area, uses an entertaining yet educational
approach to introduce sub zero climate to our visitors. The snow
chamber is maintained at minus five degrees Celsius, Provides winter
activities like snowtubing, skiing and snowboarding for the
visitors.Visitors can also explore the igloo and have snow ball fights
at the snow play area.
Open:
9am - 8.30pm
Tuesdays to Sundays and School & Public Holidays.
Closed on Mondays, except School & Public Holidays
Admission: SGD 12 (peak period), SGD 8 (offpeak period).
Peak Period - Sat, Sun and School & Public Holidays.
Offpeak Period - Tue to Fri, except School & Public Holidays
Approximate Touring Time: 2 - 3 hours
Location: 321 Jurong Town Hall Road Snow City Building Singapore
609433
Tel: (65) 6337 1511
Fax: (65) 6338 1500
Getting There: Take the MRT to Jurong East station (EW24/NS1) and
walk towards Jurong Town Hall Road. It is located next to the
Singapore Science Centre. Bus Services : 335,198,178,66. |
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VocanoLand |
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This
revolutionary, multi-sensory theme attraction offers an incredible
adventure to the lost world! Visitors experience the wonders of the
spectacular stone ruins of a lost city and an Indiana Jones-style
adventure when they enter the volcano, ride a "descent simulator", and
eventually reach the Centre of the Earth and the Kingdom of Fire where
they will experience a multi-sensory show culminating in a sensational
volcanic eruption. Come and discover the secret ruins of a lost city
setting the mood for a great adventure for all VolcanoLand's visitors.
Open:
11am - 7pm (daily)
Admission: SGD 12 adults, SGD 6 children
(below age 12)
Approximate Touring Time: 1 hours
Location: 2 Siloso Road Sentosa Island
Singapore 098973
Tel: (65) 6275 1828
Fax: (65) 6275 1838
Getting There:
Take the MRT to Tiong Bahru Station (EW17), then take the Sentosa bus
. Alternatively, take the Sentosa bus from the World Trade Centre Bus
Terminal or, take Sentosa bus E from Orchard Road.
Click here to
view MRT route map.
Accessibility for the physically disabled:
The following information is obtained from Access Singapore.
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Main entrance - Accessible to
wheelchair and ambulant-disabled.
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Side entrance - Nil
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Lifts - Nil
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Ticketing counter - Access to
wheelchair is limited and assistance may be required. Accessible to
ambulant-disabled.
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Public toilets for the disabled -
Accessible to wheelchair and ambulant-disabled.
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Public telephone - Nil
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Remarks - Special arrangement must be
made for wheelchair visitors. Wheelchair users should request for
assistance for entry to the exhibition.
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Singapore Tourism Board. |
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