Onward, Singapore!

A continuation of my Singapore Travel Guide (read the first part here). You can check here what I did during the third and fourth day of my trip. Also, check out one of the reasons why I've always wanted to visit Singapore!

Day 3 - Little India Heritage Trail, Kampong Glam and Clarke Quay
One of the most fascinating things that I did in this trip is to follow the Little India Heritage Trail. It is interesting how the Indian community preserved their culture even if they are away from their mother country. Here are some places that you can check out in this area.
Former House of Tan Teng Niah. It is the last surviving Chinese Villa in Little India.
Location: 37 Kerbau Rd, Singapore
Built in the 1960s, Shree Lakshminarayan Temple is the first worship place for North Indian Hindus in Singapore.
Location: 5 Chander Rd, Singapore
The Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple is Singapore's first temple dedicated to the goddess Kali, the fierce reincarnation of Shiva's wife and "Destroyer of Evil".
Location: 141 Serangoon Road, Singapore
Sri Srivasa Perumal Temple is one of the oldest temple in Singapore dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Location: 397 Serangoon Road, Singapore
Leong San See Temple is Singapore's most ornate Buddhist Temple established in 1917.
Location: 371 Race Course Road, Singapore
Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Temple, which started in the 1830s, is another must-visit Indian temple around the area.
Location: 555 Serangoon Road, Singapore

I continued my walking tour from Little India to Kampong Glam.
I walked along Arab Street and was welcomed by this beautiful mosque along the way.
Masjid Sultan or Sultan Mosque is considered as one of the most important mosques in Singapore.
And of course, a trip to this area wouldn't be complete without a picture taking along the hippie Haji Lane.
After Kampong Glam, I walked all the way to Bugis for some Chinese food hunting. Take note that traveling by feet from Little India to Kampong Glam to Bugis may take a while so, if you are planning to do it as well, prepare your feet for some hours of walking.

My DIY walking tour was exhausting so I went back to my place in Singapore to rest for a while. After getting enough energy, I went out to check out Clarke Quay.
Clarke Quay is a famous hangout place at night. There are a lot of bars and restaurants around the riverside which is a perfect spot for people looking for some Singapore night life.
Close to Clarke Quay is a restaurant that I have been wanting to visit since it opened. I am a fan of the US comedy series FRIENDS that's why I am so excited to see Central Perk in Singapore! Wee!
If you are a fan, you'll understand why visiting Central Perk made me really happy. They have the iconic couch inside as well as some of the furniture and items they used in the set. All their meals and drinks are named after each FRIENDS character. They are also showing some episodes from the series while dining. Can't help but to feel giddy!


Central Perk Cafe Location: 1 Magazine Road, Central Mall 

Day 4 - Lau Pa Sat, Chinatown, Botanical Gardens and Henderson Waves Bridge
There are a lot of hawker centers or food markets in Singapore. One of the most famous and biggest ones is Lau Pa Sat. They have a lot of food choices inside!

If your tummy is up for more, you can also check out Chinatown Food Street. Aside from food stalls, you can also buy souvenirs, t-shirts and more for cheap prices.
Walking along Chinatown, you can also visit Sri Mariamman Temple.
Sri Mariamman Temple which dates back during the 1820s is the oldest Hindu Temple in Singapore.
A block away from Chinatown is the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple. This temple is famous for its intricate details and deep history.
If you have enough time, you can also check out the Singapore City Gallery where you can learn about Singapore's history and future vision. Entrance in the gallery is free.
Singapore City Gallery Location: 45 Maxwell Road, The URA Centre

After Chinatown, I decided to visit Singapore Botanic Garden. The 74-hectare gardens showcases a wide variety of the flora kingdom.
Inside the Botanic Gardens is the National Orchid Gardens which is the haven of 60,000 beautiful orchid plants.
Here is a view from the Henderson Wave Bridge, 36 metres above the ground.

And that wraps up my Singapore adventure! Check out my next post to see my next stop, Malaysia!