Singapore days Learning Tour

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1 Singapore days Learning Tour 團號 :GB008 Day 1 Welcome & City Exploration Day 05:30 Assembly at Hong Kong International Airport 08:05 Depart for Singapore Changi Airport 11:45 Arrival at Singapore Changi Airport 13:30 Marina Barrage (light snacks before commencing tour at Marina Barrage) 15:30 Gardens by the Bay 16:00 Flower Dome and Cloud Forest 18:00 Dinner at Seah Street (famous Hainanese chicken rice) 19:00 City Beach Resort for check-in Debriefing and reflection Day 2 Nature & School Visit Day TBC Breakfast 09:00 Merlion Garden Park 10:30 Queenstown Secondary School for exchange programme 12:00 Lunch at school canteen 13:00 Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve 16:30 Chinatown 18:00 Dinner at Chinatown Food Centre 20:30 Transfer back to resort Debriefing and reflection

2 Day 3 Science & History Day TBC Breakfast 09:00 Science Centre 11:30 Lunch at Qian Xi Restaurant 13:30 Little India and Arab Street 15:30 Peranakan Museum 17:00 Clarke Quay (boat ride along river) 18:00 Dinner at East Coast Lagoon 20:30 Transfer back to resort Day 4 Memories Day TBC Breakfast 09:00 Check-out from resort 09:30 VIVO City 11:00 Lunch at VIVO City food court 12:00 NEWater Visitor Centre 14:00 Arrival at Singapore Changi Airport 16:05 Depart for Hong Kong International Airport 20:00 Arrival at Hong Kong International Airport

3 1. Marina Barrage Attractions Marina Barrage is a dam built at the confluence of five rivers across the Marina Channel. It was officially opened in With a catchment area of 10,000 hectares, or one-sixth the size of Singapore, the Marina catchment is the largest in Singapore and the first in the heart of the city. The barrage brings about three benefits in a single project: it creates a freshwater lake to boost Singapore s water supply, acts as a tidal barrier to prevent flooding in low-lying city areas, and keeps the water level consistent, offering a venue for water-based activities in the heart of the city. It won a 2009 AAEE award. 2. Gardens by the Bay Gardens by the Bay is a park covering 101 hectares of reclaimed land in central Singapore, adjacent to the Marina Reservoir. It is an integral part of a strategy adopted by the Singapore government to transform Singapore from a "Garden City" to a "City in a Garden". The aim is to raise the quality of life by enhancing greenery and flora in the city. The park consists of three waterfront gardens: Bay South Garden, Bay East Garden and Bay Central Garden. The conservatory complex comprises two cooled conservatories the Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest. Supertrees are tree-like structures that are home to exotic ferns, vines and orchids. There is an

4 elevated walkway, the OCBCSkyway, between two of the larger Supertrees for visitors to enjoy a breathtaking aerial view of the Gardens. Flower Dome : Enter a world of perpetual spring, where unique plants bloom in an ever changing display of flowers. Discover plants from the Mediterranean and semi-arid subtropical regions. Now get ready to be amazed by nature. Cloud Forest : Step out of the concrete jungle into a realm high in th Cloud Cloud Cloud Cloud Cloud ForestForestForestForest Forest e mountains where you can learn about rare plants and their fastdisappearing environment. Take in breathtaking mountain views surrounded by diverse vegetation and hidden floral gems that disappear into the clouds. 3. Merlion Park Merlion Park is located at One Fullerton, near the Central Business District (CBD) area of Singapore. The Merlion is an imaginary creature with the head of a lion the body of a fish, used as a mascot of Singapore. The symbol was designed by Fraser Brunner for the logo of Singapore Tourism Board (STB) in The park is a major tourist attraction and a landmark of Singapore. and the 4. Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Sprawled over 87 hectares of wetland and located in the northwest of Singapore, the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is a home to a wide variety of wildlife and lush flora and fauna. It has been recognized

5 as a site of international importance for migratory birds making their winter journey to the warmer climates of Australia. 5. Little India Little India lies to east of the Singapore River.It is the heart of Singapore's Indian community. Its charm lies in the fact that many of olden-day trades can still be found by its roadsides, alleys and back lanes. Fortune-tellers and their parrots, flower vendors, stalls selling massage oils, gold, brassware, incense and fabrics in a variety of textures are some of the interesting sights to be found. 6. Science Centre The Science Centre Singapore (Abbreviation: SCS, Chinese: 新加坡科學館 ), previously known as Singapore Science Centre is a scientific institution in Jurong East, Singapore, specialising in the promotion of scientific and technological education for the general public. 7. The Peranakan Museum The Peranakan Museum explores the culture of Peranakan communities in Southeast Asia. Installed in the former Tao Nan Chinese School, built in 1912, this intimate museum possesses one of the finest and most comprehensive collections of Peranakan objects. Galleries on three floors illustrate the cultural traditions and

6 the distinctive visual arts of the Peranakans. 8. Chinatown (Niu Che Shui) Singapore's Chinatown is an ethnic neighbourhood featuring distinctly Chinese cultural elements. The heart of Chinatown is a bustling, colourful mix of old and new, from family-run goldsmiths and medicine halls, to textile stores, and dim sum restaurants. There are more than 200 market stalls lining Pagoda, Trengganu and Sago streets. Large sections of it have been declared national heritage sitesforconservationby the Urban Redevelopment Authority. 9. Clarke Quay Lying near the mouth of the Singapore River, the site of Clarke Quay was the centre of commerce during the late 19th century. Today, Clarke Quay is still buzzing with life and activity. The waterfront godowns now play host to a colourful kaleidoscope of restaurants, wine bars, entertainment spots and retail shops. The bustling market atmosphere of bygone days comes alive amidst the rows of charming shop houses, pushcarts, and five-foot-way merchants. The buildings in Clarke Quay are a delightful mix of modern and traditional that makes it a must-see destination for tourists. 10.Labrador Nature Reserve (Option Tour )

7 Labrador Nature Reserve is located in the southern part of the main island of Singapore. It contains the only rocky sea-cliff on the mainland that is accessible to the public. More than 70 kinds of birds and 11 species of butter flies have been recorded here. The rocky shore contains a multitude of coral sand crabs. Labrador Nature Reserve also contains many historical relics from World War IIand earlier, left behind by the British. There was an old British fort and two secret tunnels which probably served as a storage of ammunition and supplies, as well as a hideout for British troops. 11. NEWater Visit Centre The NEWater Visitor Centre focuses on public education, explaining the advances in water purification technologies for the production of NEWater in waterthirsty Singapore. Visitors are shown around by experienced guides as well as learning through multimedia displays. After the tour ends, visitors will have more understanding of what exactly is in Singaporean tap water. 12. VIVO City VivoCity is an iconic retail, entertainment & lifestyle destination that constantly surprises and stimulates visitors with its vibrant mix of retail and entertainment concepts. It features wide, open spaces for waterfront relaxation and entertainment, and a full calendar of exciting festivals and events that will draw both locals and foreign visitors. The name, "VivoCity" is derived from the word, "vivacity", evoking a lifestyle experience that is modern, stimulating and accessible to

8 everyone, a place bubbling with energy and flowing with vitality. DESIGN VivoCity is designed by internationally acclaimed Japanese architect Toyo Ito, the man behind the renowned Sendai Mediatheque in Japan, known for his signature-style, which focuses on the utilisation of nature, climate and open spaces. VivoCity is his first major project in Asia outside of Japan, and is set apart from the traditional box format of many existing (and upcoming) retail developments in the region. The design for VivoCity was inspired by the HarbourFront location of the development, which evokes images of waves in the sea. Each space leads intuitively into the next, creating an enjoyable shopping experience.