quick journey of a budget DIY 1st-timer / solo backpacker
january 19-22, 2011 thursday to saturday
objective: to visit the best tourist spots that fits my taste and budget accordingly.
additional tasks: to conquer the G-MAX reverse bungee jump and witness thaipusam festival
singapore morning rush 1st part (merlion & the flyer)
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the flyer - walked through raffles avenue, arrived at 0800H
and waited for 30 minutes due this will open at 0830H. 29.50sgd entrance
fee for world's largest observation wheel. with in-flight compass and
overlooking the F1 track. The Singapore Flyer is a giant Ferris wheel
located in Singapore, constructed in 2005–2008. Described by its
operators as an observation wheel, it reaches 42 stories high, with a
total height of 165 m (541 ft), making it the tallest Ferris wheel in
the world, 5 m (16 ft) taller than the Star of Nanchang and 30 m (98 ft)
taller than the London Eye.
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helix bridge - went back to raffles avenue. this is also the bridge where will
connect the on-going erection of flower-like structure of arts and
science museum. The Helix Bridge , previously known as the Double Helix Bridge , is a pedestrian bridge linking Marina Centre with Marina South in the Marina Bay area in Singapore. It was officially opened on 24 April 2010 at 9 pm, however only half was opened due to ongoing construction at the Marina Bay Sands. It is located beside the Benjamin Sheares Bridge and is accompanied by a vehicular bridge, known as the Bayfront Bridge. The entire bridge was opened on 18 July 2010 to complete the entire walkway around Marina Bay.
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| helix bridge at day |
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| helix bridge at day |
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marina bay sands skypark - went again
earlier than the sked, wait and fall in line. stand-by on the base of
tower 3 because ticketing office is on the basement for 20sgd. tripod is
prohibited so i deposited it together with my bag. viewing deck here is
awesome compared to the flyer because MBS is much higher building, with superb
and famous infinity pool above, jacuzzi's and the panoramic view of sg's
economy. Marina Bay Sands features three 55-story hotel towers which were topped out in July 2009. The three towers are connected by a 1 hectare sky terrace on the roof, named Sands SkyPark.
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| marina bay sands skypark |
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| view from marina bay sands skypark viewing deck |
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| marina bay sands skypark infinity pool |
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| marina bay sands skypark infinity pool |
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| marina bay sands skypark infinity pool |
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| marina bay sands skypark |
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fountain of wealth
- when i visited this place only the water pouring at the center is the
operational one. of course, every tourist did, throwing coins after making rounds for 3 times then wish.
The Fountain of Wealth is listed by the Guinness Book of Records in 1998 as the largest fountain in the world. It is located in one of Singapore's largest shopping malls, Suntec City. During certain periods of the day, the fountain is turned off and visitors are invited to walk around a mini fountain at the centre of the fountain's base for good luck. At night, the fountain is the setting for laser performances, as well as "live" song and laser message dedications between 8pm to 9pm daily. It is situated in such a way the fountain is the hub of the shopping mall.
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| fountain of wealth |
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| fountain of wealth |
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| fountain of wealth |
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