Singapore Flyer

Singapore Flyer is a giant observation wheel that I was really looking forward to on my trip to Singapore. Online sources shows that it is best to ride it during sunset and that was our plan. But that wasn't exactly easy. The line boarding Singapore Flyer is kinda long and getting up takes time.

Each capsule holds 28 people on board so it is not just you or your peeps that will be in it. It would have been great to see the city view from the top but with all these people standing on the capsule walls it is quite impossible and we ended up looking at their backs instead. 

Picture taking is not that good when it is already dark. Capsule movement is very slow, so you won't even feel that it is moving.

In the end we just waited for the ride (about 30 minutes) to finish. We also noticed that some people book one whole capsule for dinner date or maybe wedding proposal which is really sweet. 

Here are some photos:

To go there:

1. Ride MRT - Promenade Station

2. 5 minute walk to Exit A

3. Look for blue pedestrian signs to Singapore Flyer

If you ever get lost, just look for the giant observation wheel and walk towards it. =)

Fountain of Wealth

When creating the planned itinerary for the Singapore trip last year (July 2012), Fountain of Wealth has come up as an interesting place to visit.

Fountain of Wealth is listed as the largest fountain in the world on Guinness Book of World Records in the year 1998. This is located at Suntec City Mall.

It has been said that touching the fountain water brings good luck. Though I must admit that we really had a hard time searching for it, it was great to see it and be able to walk around and touch the fountain water. Hmm... I think we walked around it 3x or so. Although I don't believe in 'luck', touching the fountain water is kinda fun. =)

G-MAX

Want to have an extreme adventure in Singapore? Try G-MAX!

Though I am not that adventurous, my new friend was and she rode not one but two of the rides (G-MAX Reverse Bungy and GX-5 Extreme Swing). Two rides have a cheaper/discounted price compared to one. They also have a video recording of your extreme ride saved on a USB but for a price.

GMAX is located at Clarke Quay. To go there:

1. Ride MRT NE line to Clarke Quay.
2. Exit to Eu Tong Sen Street.
3. Walk over Coleman Bridge towards MITA building.
4. Turn left towards the River Valley Road.
5. Look for the 5 huge white towers and that is GMAX.

Have fun! \('-')/

Jurong Bird Park

Jurong Bird Park is one of the attractions that we visited when we were in Singapore last July 2012. This park is managed by Wildlife Reserves Singapore and home to large species of birds from around the world. This is a cool place to visit, though we never thought it to be quite big to explore and only stayed there for half day never getting to see the other half of the park.

One of the interesting place to see here is the Breeding and Research Center where eggs are incubated.

They also have bird shows that are really cool to watch:
Kings of the Skies
Birds n Buddies

Jurong Bird Park is open from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM daily.

To go there:

1. Ride MRT going to Boon Lay Station.

2. Ride bus 194 or 251 from Boon Lay Interchange.
Travel time is around 1 - 1.5 hour.

Enjoy and don't forget to bring along your kids! ^_^