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Marina Barrage: Rooftop Park 

Dialogue in the Dark Singapore 

What if you had to go through your daily routine without seeing anything?

Dialogue in the Dark (DiD) is one of the world’s most exciting life-changing experiences where visitors are guided by blind guides in absolute darkness. DiD is an international enterprise, it has been represented in more than 41 countries. DiD Singapore puts visitors in everyday situations - except in complete darkness. Simple things like crossing the street or visiting a hawker centre suddenly become extraordinary challenges. Visitors must navigate within the exhibition area jn the dark, with the help of guides who are blind. Daily routines become exciting and a reversal of role is created where the sighted become blind and the blind become sighted. This is a fresh kind of experiential learning, very hands-on and thought-provoking. The sensory adventure of Dialogue in the Dark Singapore offers a unique learning opportunity for visitors of all ages.
To book a tour plsease visit: http://www.dialogueinthedark.com.sg/DiD/booking/Pages/default.aspx

Address: Dialogue in the Dark Singapore Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Block 5 #01-03 535 Clementi RoadSingapore 599489
Booking Hotline: +65 6460 6222
 

Christmas Village at Orchard Road

Christmas is around the corner and have you thought of where to go during the Christmas festivities? If no, then maybe you can check out the Christmas Village along Orchard Road. This is the first Christmas village complete with a festive fare in Singapore. It was launched with pyrotechnics, a light show and a rousing performance from local singer Alex Chia. And to top it off, fireworks crackled and lit up the night sky.

Mount Faber Park

Our Tampines Hub

After three years of construction, the “Our Tampines Hub” was officially opened on Aug 6th 2017 (Sunday) by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. This is Singapore’s largest integrated community and lifestyle centre where the hub occupies 5.7 hectares – the size of seven football fields.

Within walking distance from the Tampines MRT station, Our Tampines Hub offers visitors with a variety of activities to choose from! This is a fantastic new lifestyle hub on the eastern part of Singapore and there are so many family friendly things to look out. The rising popularity of the Our Tampines Hub swimming pools is definitely a special mention. There are not one, not two but SIX swimming pools at Our Tampines Hub. These include a children’s pool, a Jacuzzi, a wading pool, a full sized competitive pool as well as other pools designed to cater to swimmers of all skills and ages. And runners can get ready to try out the new rooftop running track. The elevated running track is designed to provide an excellent run for all enthusiasts. Presently measuring at 1.1 km, the track is opened daily from 7 am to 12 am. Both routes have wonderful views where the runners can appreciate as they exercise. It comes with shower and locker facilities which make it even more convenient to take that first step to a healthier lifestyle.

There are so many more things to do here like the weekly free movie screenings, sports facilities and the library. Our Tampines Hub is a great place for people from all walks of life; there is surely something there for you!

Our Tampines Hub
25 Tampines Street 82, 528988

Opening hours: 24 hours

Phone: 6340 3636

Website: www.ourtampineshub.sg

Pulau Ubin Island

Need a trip get away from Singapore City on weekends? Yes, Pulau Ubin! The smaller neighbouring island is worth exploring and offers a different experience. This boomerang shaped island lying in the Straits of Johore, has an area of 10.2 square kilometres and sits just off the north-eastern corner of mainland Singapore. A 10 minute bumboat ride (motorised sampan) from Changi Point Ferry Terminal will bring you onto the shores of Pulau Ubin. The standard ticket price means you will have to wait until the boat is full but if you are in a hurry, you can get the boat to leave immediately by paying a higher fare.

What you can do at the island?  Cycling is a great way to explore Ubin at your own pace. There are bicycles for rent to suit every preference. Mountain bikes, tandem bikes, tricycles, even bikes with side carts for babies or really lazy partners. But there are lots of slops and the roads are not as flat and nice to ride on compared to places like the East Coast Park. If you prefer to explore the island on foot you have to lace up those hiking shoes because there are plenty to see here. Take a 40 minute walk to Chek Jawa Wetlands where you will be greeted by gorgeous sea views, a natural rocky shore and a mangrove swamp at the end of a boardwalk. There are pretty sceneries and interesting plants along the way too. There are quite a few places where you can stop by for drinks along the routes.

 Be warned that you could get used to the slow pace of life here – it is too easy to leave your worries behind.

Tips and Things to bring

• Mosquito repellent

• Drinking water

• Raincoat and ponchos

• Band aids and first aid kit

Town council: East Coast-Fengshan Town Council

Getting there:You can take the MRT to the Tampines Station and then take SBS bus 29 to Changi Village Bus Interchange. After that you have to travel for about 10 minutes by boat from the Changi Point Ferry Terminal.

Ticket Price：SGD 2.50

Opening hours: 6.00 am to 11.00 pm.

 Telephone: 1800 471 7300

Yunomori Japanese Onsen & Spa (Singapore)

Yunomori Onsen & Spa is the No.1 Onsen in South East Asia and the first authentic super sento style Japanese Onsen in Singapore. Located right in the heart of the city, Yunomori provides a holistic retreat from the hectic nature of urban life. It's considerably large with a spacious 16,000 sq ft space and a total of 11 onsen pools - 5 in the women's section and 6 in the men's. Just like Korea's jjimjilbangs (public bath houses), Yunomori is designed to be a day spa destination where you can lounge around all day ─ soaking in the different pools, enjoying a therapeutic massage, and catching some shut-eye. And this is not all ! They have no lack of other facilities such as steam room, sauna, resting and treatment rooms to help you pass time easily and in a relaxed manner.

 For thousands of years, Onsen bathing has been an essential part of Japanese life. The ritual soaking in hot spring waters is considered vital for the relaxation and recuperation of the mind, body, and kokoro; the spirit, or heart. I know you are already excited to know what the prices are like, right? You pay an entry fee of $38 for adult, $28 for customers of age 15 and below and for age 65 and above, which lets you use the pools as much as you like for the day. And you also can add on massage and spa treatments from the available Spa Menu.

The Dining area houses a nice little cafe for customers to enjoy Japanese food & drinks. The best part is these items such as the coffee milk is not commonly found in neither the supermarkets nor Japanese restaurants.

If you have not tried onsen, you should totally give it a try! After soaking in these mineralised warm baths, not only will you feel rejuvenated and relaxed,  you will also feel that your skin becomes so much smoother.

Yunomori Onsen & Spa

Kallang Wave Mall #02-17/18
1 Stadium Place
Singapore 397628

(Take escalator near the exit of Fairprice up to level 2; Carpark B Area 3/4)

Operating hours: 10 am to 11pm

Tel: 6386 4126 / 6385 7985

Email: info@yunomorionsen.com.sg

ArtScience Museum

ArtScience Museum is a museum located within the integrated resort of Marina Bay Sands in the Downtown Core of the Central Area in Singapore. Opened on 17 February 2011 by Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, it is the world's first ArtScience museum。Although it has a permanent exhibition, the ArtScience Museum mainly hosts touring exhibitions curated by other museums.Designed as a symbolic gesture of welcome to guests from across the globe, the lotus-inspired ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands is the premier museum destination in Singapore for major international touring exhibitions from the most renowned collections in the world.

Every third Thursday evening of each month, the ArtScience Museum keeps its doors open until 10pm offering free performances, late exhibition viewings and special 1-for-1 entry to the exhibitions (7pm-10pm). It is a “shake off your mid-week doldrums” and enjoy all the evening has to offer. See a different side of the museum after regular hours where exploration and experimentation are de rigueur of the night; where artistic collaboration and discovery take over the museum’s spaces; where boundaries shift, collide and dissolve.

Address:
ArtScience Museum
6 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018974

Weekday Opening Hours:
10am - 10pm

Weekend Opening Hours:
10am - 10pm

 Entrance Fees:
Single Exhibition:

Adult: $15
Child: $9

Double Exhibitions:

Adult: $24
Child: $14

LaserOPS

LaserOPS is founded by a group of laser tag enthusiasts who dreamed of developing an unparalleled interactive indoor laser tag experience in Singapore.

There are a total of 3 games comprising of individual and team games. The system will automatically calculate the number of points and accuracy of the shooting. It's fun when you have enough people to form up 3 teams and have the entire place all by yourself. The vest blinks brightly and it's easy to find the targets enabling the gun laser to point and aim at the targets easily. The play area is of good size with many walls to take over and hide in. The air con also help you to keep your cool too.

You will have a really good experience; the quality of the laser guns and vests are superb. The arena is solid and the music and special effects (lights, sounds and even some mist) are really good. You won't really know at first but by the end of the game you will be really sweating. Although you may think that it costs slightly more than other laser tags, but the money spent is really worth it. It is of no surprise that by far it is the best laser tag in Singapore. For large groups, advance booking is recommended because they don't always have walk-in vacancies. In fact early booking is advised because the shooting slots run out quickly.

So get ready to visit the LaserOPS for an exciting session at the Singapore’s state-of-the-art indoor laser tag arena.

Address: 60A Orchard Road B1-04/05/06 Singapore 238890

Tel: +65 6884 4890 / +65 8375 4143

Email: tagme@laserops.com.sg

                                 Cosmic Bowling

                                                                           Price

$ 30 for Public

$ 24.5 for member

                                                                     Available Place

Orchid Bowling @ SAFRA TAMPINES    
 Phone: 6759 5737     
Address:   1A Tampines Street 92, 528882

Orchid Bowling @ SAFRA YISHUN       
Phone: 6795 5500    
Address：#02-V2 60 Yishun Avenue 4, 769027

Orchid Bowling @ THE CHEVRONS     
Phone: 6583 1622    
Address ：48 Boon Lay Way, Singapore 609961

There is a reason why this place is called the Little Guilin. It’s scenery has a strong resemblance of the actual Guilin in China. This breathtaking GEM of a place is hidden behind a stadium in Bukit Gombak. Just to let you know, this is a insta-worthy place to go.

  

There is a granite rock sitting within a lake. Two dome shaped shelters give you a fantastic view of the tranquil lake. You can have a relaxing walk along the lake and take in all the greenery and fresh air. After the walk, you can sit and rest and even take some pictures to post on your social media as everywhere is a perfect spot to take pictures!

  

Besides walking, you may do some bird watching at the park too as there is high biodiversity in the park due to the presence of a myriad of habitats such as the secondary forest and a quarry pool. Also, immerse yourself in nature when you visit the park. Surround yourself in the scent of the flowering shrubs, brightly coloured dragonflies and cheerful bird calls. Not only a place of serenity, but also a place of discovery for everyone to enjoy.

  

Opening Hours: 24 Hours

Address: Bukit Batok East Avenue 5, 650242

Entrance Fees: Free

 

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Sisters’ Island 

If you love the sea, beach and snorkeling, this is the perfect place for you to go to. As you can see from the image above, the sea is blue and clear as if it is a painting. Also, there are even dolphins that have been sighted here!
Sisters’ Island is one of the Singapore’s richest coral reefs reside. There are 2 different trails with varied depths showcasing a variety of marine biodiversity and reed features.
The depth for the diving is around 10m to a maximum of 15m. There are also 20 stations marked by sign letting you know the type of marine. There are more than 250 species of hard corals, 100 species of fishes, 200 species of sponges and 12 species of seagrass.
If you are not interested in snorkeling and diving, you may picnic under the shade of palm trees or even better, apply for a camp permit! As NParks has designed Sisters’ Island to be a marine park, there will be free tour guides here. Those tour guides are all really nice and friendly with a lot of knowledge about marine life too! But remember to walk in a line with the guide to minimize the harm to the fragile “residents”.

How to get there:

Visitors can charter their own boat from West Coast Pier or Marina South Pier to visit Big Sister’s Island. We advise the public to join the introductory guided walks organised by NParks, for a more fulfilling trip. Boats will be chartered for participants of NParks’ guided walks.

Opening Hours:
7am to 7pm on a daily basis
Entrance fee:
Free
Venue:
30 St John's Island, Singapore 098593
For more information:
https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature-reserves/sisters-islands-marine-park
http://thesmartlocal.com/read/sisters-islands

 

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MacRitchie Treetop Walk

The TreeTop Walk (TTW) is the highlight of several long hiking routes at MacRitchie that brings you through the different stages of a mature secondary forest. The first of its kind in Singapore and in the region as well, this free-standing suspension bridge connects the two highest points, Bukit Peirce and Bukit Kallang, in MacRitchie and offers a bird's eye view of the community of plants and animals that live in the forest canopy. The total length of the walkway is about 250 m and its height from the forest floor varies, with the highest point at 25 m. The TreeTop Walk also play an important role in forest canopy research as it gives researchers access to areas well off the ground.

Venus Entrance to Tree Top Walk

Noticeboard showing major trails in MacRitchie

The TreeTop Bridge

Opening Hours

From the NParks website:

Tue to Fri: 9am-5pm

Sat, Sun and Public Holidays: 8.30am-5pm.

Closed on Mondays except public holidays for maintenance and research.

The HSBC TreeTop Walk gate will be closed at 5pm sharp. Visitors are advised to start hiking towards the bridge by 4.45pm from Ranger Station to avoid disappointment.

How to get there

“The TreeTop Walk is accessible from MacRitchie Reservoir Park via MacRitchie Nature Trail (indicated as Route 3 on map) or from Venus Drive, off Upper Thomson Road. The distance to the entrance of the TreeTop Walk is approximately 4.5 km (1.5 – 2 hour walk) from the reservoir park and 2.5 km (45 mins – 1 hr walk) from the carpark at Venus Drive. Therefore, a round trip including the TreeTop Walk is about 7 to 10 km (3-5 hours depending on your walking pace).”

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Amped Trampoline Park

 

What’s fun, bouncy and it’s awesome time for the whole family? AMPED Trampoline Park, that’s what! It is an indoor trampoline arena for enthusiasts to jump until as they… "until you drop”. It can be a stress-relief sport for adults and not to worry as it is safe for the kids to play too. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face, it’s suitable for all ages — even kids and adult will love this place. It’s pretty no-frills, but very well-organized as you can book your time slot online and then fill in a waiver form, so that when you can avoid long queues upon reaching the arena because there is limited time slots for the day. Hence when you arrive, you just pop your socks on, collect your coloured bracelet and get ready to jump around!

For more details visit their website:

http://ampedsingapore.com/

The Mind Cafe - Board Game Cafe

A board game cafe is a great place to hang out with friends or family. The Mind Cafe at Prinsep Street that is near Dhoby Ghaut Mrt Station offers a wide variety of board games for rent, as well as an extensive menu of food, drinks and desserts.（■Singapore360°） 

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