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Singapore day3 : Sentosa


July 22,2015


Started the day early, woke up at 6:00am and took the train to Vivo City around 8:00am.
I’ve been looking forward for this day , it's been a long time since my last visit to Sentosa and Universal Studio Singapore, I’ve heard that there are lots of changes.

Near our hotel is the Bugis mall, below is where the station is located.
From Bugis station (Green line )  we need to change trains at Outram park (Violet line) and finally off to Harbour Front. 



Harbour Front station  (exit E )is in the Vivo City, go to the top floor and take a train to Sentosa.
Vivo City is a big shopping mall in Singapore, you can find lots of American, European, and Asian brands there. There was floor there where you can find lots of popular Korean skincare products .


     

Sentosa Express is located at the 3rd floor of Vivo City,
you can purchase tickets there for only S$4.
More details

This train has 3 stops 1st to universal studio 2nd sentosa 3rd to the beach. It is unlimited rides but if you want to walk from the last stop which is the beach to universal studio then you can.



Sentosa is an inland resort in Singapore.
It has lots of attractions, beaches and hotels you can choose from.
You can have fun and relax at the same time.
The main attractions are the 2 casinos, Universal Studio Singapore,
Adventure Cove Waterpark and Marine Life Park.

Sentosa means peace and tranquility in Malay translation.

 You can enter Sentosa for Free but for the rides you must pay for it.
The prices are affordable there, no worries, :) 


If you visit Sentosa for a oneday trip then visit this place first before 
going to Universal Studio in the afternoon.
But if this is your 1st time visiting the place I suggest 1 day for Sentosa and 1 day for USS.
Sometimes Sentosa has an evening show.

From here you can just walk to Universal Studio or you can just ride the train there for free.
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Singapore day2 : Marina Bay


Still July 21, 2015 :)

Since we were tired, we decided to go back to the hotel to rest a little then
off to Marina bay late afternoon.
From our hotel to Marina Bay it would take 30 minutes,
 yes it is quite far but along the way you can see lots of sightseeing spots.


One the most eye-catching building in Singapore is the Esplanade Theatre.
It is a world class performing centre, also it us dubbed as "the durian"
as the structures resembles the tropical fruit.


If you will come to Singapore, this place is the no.1 sightseeing spot in Singapore.
You can see the gigantic Merlion, the national symbol of Singapore.
Also you can a good photo as a souvenir of Singapore view.
you can see the Marina bay sands and the flyer.
You can also see the Marina Bay Sands, designed by the most renowned architect Moshe Safdie.
It is a luxury hotel which has casino, one the impressive pool I have seen and sky park.
From there you could have the best view of  Singapore.



At night the lights are amazing, it is like having a mini show.
This place is really good for chilling out with friends and family.
The scenery is spectacular.
Hungry ? There are lots of restaurants and food stalls nearby the place,
some are quite pricey and some are affordable.
I noticed that there are lots of seafoods during that time there :)

It was summer that time and the weather is really hot and humid.
Luckily, there was an ice cream stall there and it is quite interesting.
A  wafer ice cream would cost around S$2






love this place > w <  Can't wait for my next visit here :) 


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Singapore day2 : Tekka (Little India)


July 21 ,2015

Tekka Wet Market in Little India, Singapore
Business time is around 10am until 5-6pm

I noticed that the place is quite small compared to Mustafa
What I like about this place is 1st the clothes is really cheap. You can buy some Indian clothes
 at S$ 15 and the designs are superb !
There are different types of Indian clothes :
1. Sari-  this garment has 4-9 meters in lengths and widely used in India.
2. Salwar Kameez mostly worn in Northern part of India, it is called Punjabi in Southern part of India
If you are familiar with bollywood movies, this is used a lot by actresses.
A Salwar Kameez is mostly partnered with dupatta (scarf to cover the head or shoulder).
3.Lehenga Choli -one of the most exensive clothing i have seen in my life.
Lots of beautiful designs to choose from, it is  mostly worn during festivals and marriage ceremonies.
4.Kurti- Casual wear, it is partnered with churidar (narrow pants),legging or jeans.

They have different sizes that are available in Tekka.



I was looking for some tikka (it's like a bracelet and the ring is attached)  and mom bought some clothes here. Since I can’t find it, I just roamed around here.
The bangles and clothes here are really affordable and what nice about this place is that you can bargain.


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Singapore day2 : Hindu Temple + Mustafa (Little India)



July 21,2015

Had an early start, after we ate our breakfast we went to Bugis. Since we need to transfer to a different hotel.

Review about the hotel :
Hotel 81 Bugis

Little india :

The distance from our hotel to Mustafa is kinda near, you can just walk and it would take 15-20 minutes.
Plus you can see lots of  interesting place while going there.

You can see the famous Sri veeramakaliamman temple .


#SGheritage
Sri Veeramakaliamman temple at 141, Serangoon Road is one of the oldest Hindu temples at Little India in Singapore. 

You can take pictures outside and inside as long as you respect the worshipers inside and be quiet.
But I suggest not to take pictures inside since it will bother the people there, instead appreciate the designs inside. It is really spectacular !
Also take off you shoes outside and observe dress code.

Next:  Mustafa (Little India )
Mustafa is a big mall located at Serangoon.
You can find most Indian fashion and Souvenirs here.


There are 2 money changers in Mustafa: beside Mustafa or inside, near jewelry section. 
All currencies are acceptable and you can exchange it SG dollar, but be reminded that the rates are different everyday. 


Mustafa is a well known 24 hour shopping mall.
It is really big and has lot of things to offer.
From electronics, Indian grocery, chocolates, souvenirs and etc. 

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The clothes are quite expensive compare to other shops but the designs are superb.
Lots of varieties to choose from.  They have small sizes but kinda rare.
It is quite unique since you can't find similar clothes there with same design or color.


What I like about in Mustafa is the Chocolates section, the prices are really CHEAP and there are lots of expensive brands there. So yeah if you have a chocolate addiction  like me then this is our place <3

Next is if you want to buy some Indian foods/or something from groceries then you can purchase it here.  They have a big supermarket under, I bought some papad, spices, Indian style snacks and some microwavable foods to bring  back at home just in case I will be craving for it.

For a foreigner, a souvenir is a must.
They have a wide range of souvenir items there like; photo cards, key chains, merlions, shirts, etc.

Hungry ? In front of Mustafa there is a Indian Restaurant that is serves delicious foods.
Every time I visit Mustafa I always dine here. Plus the place is clean and has AC.
Chicken Biryani is superb ^^
The prices are  affordable compare to other restaurants. If you like to try Indian delicacies then I really recommend this place :)

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