Gardens By The Bay

I wanted to see the Gardens by the Bay so that is where I went to after breakfast. I quickly regretted going there during the day. It was very hot  and the shades from the trees don't do much. I hardly got around and at one point I even got lost. The middle section is where you can find the vertical gardens. Walking to the north will bring you to the Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest. Then at the other end of you'll find the Marina Barrage where the rooftop is a great place to fly kites and have a picnic.

OCBC Skyway



Cloud Forest
Marina Barrage Underside
Marina Barrage Rooftop

The view atop the Marina Barrage
TIP: The best time to go here when the sun is going to set. Try to catch it at the Marina Barrage then check out the night light shows at 7:45 or 8:45 at the OCBC Skyway.

National Museum Of Singapore

 I left around lunch because it was already really hot. Also I wanted to catch the guided tour in the National Museum of Singapore. I did manage to come across this amazing graffiti while I was walking.


The National Museum of Singapore has some galleries under renovation when I went there. The main attraction there when I visited is the Singapura: 700 Years. You could learn a lot of things about Singapore's history on your own but I strongly recommend taking the tour. There are some things that you can learn from the tour guide that isn't included in the gallery. Guided tours are scheduled at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. Entrance is free for Singaporean residents. Tourist entrance fee is 6 SGD and 3 SGD for Students with ID.


The museum's main lobby

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable

After that tour I headed to walk through the Southern Ridges. I started my walk from Alexandra Arch which is in Alexandra Road. I was really after the Henderson Waves because the pictures I've seen where really beautiful but I didn't expect the real long walk. Also when you get there, you'll be surprised on how high it really is considering that it connecting two parks. I even forgot to fill my water bottle. The paths here are elevated so you are almost at the same height as the trees. You might want to skip this if you're afraid of heights. Still I came across some people going for a jog. I was able to reach the peak of Mount Faber but I wasn't able to wait for the sunset. From Mount Faber, there is a path going down to the MRT.

Southern Ridges

Alexandra Arch




I didn't see any monkeys though









TIP: You can also walk here at night because the path is lit up by LED lights.

Fountain of Wealth

The Southern Ridges walk was definitely tiring so I went ahead to treat my self to some beef noodles. You can watch the cook make their own noodles. I then went to see the Fountain of Wealth which is the largest fountain in the world. It was pretty huge but you can probably skip it if you have some other place that you want to see.




That's all for day 3!

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Sentosa Island

 I decided to spend my whole second day in Sentosa. The hostel has a free breakfast in their living room which composed of toast, some spread and even some cereals. It might not be much but it's enough to give you the energy you need to start the day.
What a colorful living room!
There are different ways to enter Sentosa Island but the one I took is through Sentosa Boardwalk. You can enjoy the scenic view while walking but don't worry about getting tired, there are walkalators there. The usual fee is to enter here 1 SGD but it's currently free till December 2015.



Universal Studios Singapore

First thing I did was look for the entrance to Universal Studio Singapore and line up for a ticket. The tickets costs 74 SGD but I managed to get a discount so all I had to pay 67 SGD! I went there on a Wednesday so there wasn't a lot of people.









Some rides has a single rider line which lets you pass the other people because you'll serve as a seat filler. 


Thanks to not reading any warnings, I was taken by surprise when I found out that this was a roller coaster ride just as we made our first plunge.





S.E.A. Aquarium

After lunch I went outside to visit the the S.E.A. Aquarium in Sentosa. Sentosa offers packages for their attractions which actually saves you a lot of money. I got the Play 3 Day Fun Pass which will cost you 44 SGD. If you add 2 SGD you'll be able to enter the Typhoon Theater which simulates the experience of being in a boat during a storm. 

TIP: I got a 10 SGD off voucher for Universal Studios Singapore after entering the exhibit. You might want to go here first before entering USS. Try to take your time to enjoy the whole aquarium. It's really worth your time.


This animatronic face on the boat is the first face you'll see as you enter the Maritime Experiental Museum. This floor features the history of Singapore's maritime history.


The aquarium starts at the lower levels. The first thing that would greet you are the sharks. Lots of sharks.

*JAWS Theme starts playing*

Most of the fishes here are really photogenic.

You talking to me?!



You can spend a whole day just staring at this.
Since I still have 2 out of the 3 passes, I went ahead to the Skyline Luge which was heavily recommended by a friend. It's a must do in Sentosa! It's pretty much downhill ride using a luge which is like a sled with wheels. Sadly I forgot to take a picture of it. Oh well...
I went back to Universal Studio to roam around while waiting for the Water World show.

Water World


 The Water World show was worth the wait. The set was amazing and so was the actors. Everything in this show is very realistic especially the explosions. You can even feel the heat from it. There were jet skis, an airboat, and even a plane! The props also deserves praise. Expect to be splashed with water when you sit near the set. This is a must not miss when you go here.








The last thing on my itinerary for today was to watch the Wings Of Time show by the beach. So once again I find myself walking around exploring to kill time.

Wings of Time


One of the best place to catch a sunset in Sentosa
The Wings Of Time show uses water and projectors to tell a story about a time travelling bird and his two human friends. I used the last one of my pass to see this show. I'm glad that I went to see this because it was something I've never seen before even in the internet. The show starts just as the sun starts to set which makes it more beautiful.






Chinatown

After the show, I took the Sentosa Tram back to Vivo City Mall so that I can take the MRT back to Chinatown. I happen to walk by this Tintin shop which had a huge collection of Tintin memorabilia. They were quite expensive but each one seems to be worth it.





 After dinner I went ahead and tried a Mango Ice Kachang. It's basically shaved ice with puréed mango, milk, and red monggo beans. It actually was a tasty treat and a perfect way to cool off. 

That's day 2 folks!

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