Asian Civilizations Museum

We took the bus across Esplanade bridge and past The Fullerton Hotel and Merlion to the Museum where we cooled off for the afternoon. We recognized many things that are now familiar.
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We took the bus across Esplanade bridge and past The Fullerton Hotel and Merlion to the Museum where we cooled off for the afternoon. We recognized many things that are now familiar.
With its mix ofLeggi altro
Historically one of Singapore’s oldest urban quarters, The word ‘kampong’ means "compound" in Malay, while 'gelam' refers to the long-leaved paperbark tree, commonly found in the area and usedLeggi altro
Off to a latish start being somewhat over tired the day before, with balancing our “agenda” with rapidly rising temperatures (the Weather Network reporting a heat wave and to stay inside to avoidLeggi altro
At the end of our first full day in Singapore, we took in the 15 minute light show at the Event Plaza outside the high end Marina Bay Sands shopping area. This runs a couple of times each night withLeggi altro
We took the MRT to the Maxwell Station, walked some of the China Town streets with their well restored shop houses and saw the Thien Hock Keng Temple, (Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, large and modern). WeLeggi altro
Within the Botanical Gardens, the only area with an admission fee is dedicated to orchids.. We were amazed at how much of the garden was in bloom and the dome containing cooler rainforest elevationLeggi altro
Took a Grab at 07:30, starting in the Ginger Garden, then the Orchid Garden before making our way out. The Gardens were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015. the first and only tropicalLeggi altro
Our room at the budget friendly Strand Hotel was ready early. We had a quick lunch at the food court across the street (i.e. a modern day hawker centre!), and then walked 5 minutes to the nearbyLeggi altro
We had a comfortable, on time 2 hour flight with Air Asia from Kuching to Singapore. The three flights with this budget carrier have been very good, including well organized boarding process comparedLeggi altro
It was built in 1912 as a court by Chinese traders to enact their laws and customs. Thereafter it was taken over by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and in 1993, it became the Chinese HistoryLeggi altro