Every weekend, does this question "Where do we want to go today?" pop up in your head?
Here is a list of possible places to visit, suitable for families :)
Not much pics yet... will update when have chance.
1) MacRitchie Reservoir- Take a stroll or jog on the boardwalks.
- Prepare some cardboard and use it to slide down the slopes (behind the cafe). Fold paper aeroplane and see how it flies down the slope.
- If you are early, take the trail to the Treetop walk. The scenary you get to see on the trail back (near golf range) is great.
- Beware of the fierce fierce monkeys. Always note to keep all plastic bags inside your bag, else the monkeys will rush up to you and snatch it away. May be good to take an umbrella with you, you never know when you gonna need it.
2) Pierce Reservoir
- Take a stroll on the boardwalk.
- Prepare some net and pails, and do a little 'prawn fishing' ;) at the rocky area. Be careful though.
- Take nice pics near sunset time.
3) Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
- You may either take a short hike up to the top and picnic... or choose either of the trails.
- The appr 1.5 hr Kampong Trail will lead you to MacRitchie Reservoir
4) Botanic Gardens
- Wonderful place to take pic. Took a lot of nice pics there.
- Let the kids climb the tree. There is one tree which is very popular with kids, you will know when you are there ;) Picnic, fly kite, ball game, jogging,
- There are performances at the Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage. You can check this site (http://www.sbg.org.sg/calendar/calendar.asp) monthly to check for events. - If you are there early, you may consider walking from Botanic Garden main entrance to Jacob Ballas Garden.
5) Jacob Ballas Garden
- Bring the kids to the water area for a splashing good time.
- Play around at the playground or proceed to the 2 storey slide...
- Walk around the garden, learn about plants, etc.
- It’s also a nice walk to walk from Jacob Ballas Garden to Botanic Garden
6) East coast park
- Cycle in the 'Family-cycle' a big bicycle whereby 2 person or 4 person can peddle, with shelter over the head n area to place the bag. But it's more tiring to cycle in this. About $30 per hour for the smaller one.
- Go Cable Skiing, though this will be much more expensive than cable skiing at Batam.
- Windsurf at the Sea Sports Club
- Enjoy a good meal of satay, chicken wings and more at the hawker centre.
- Upon which, you can proceed to build sandcastle at the beach area. There are sandcastle building tools for rental (not sure if its free or at a fee, though). Its fun to see the whole family uniting together to wet the sand, moulding it, and building a masterpiece together.
7) Changi beach board walk
- Start the day with a nice meal at the nice hawker centre.
- You can either rent a bicyle or simply take a relaxing stroll on the board walk or beach. See the yachts, chalets along the way.
8) Sembawang park
- Fly kite, walk along the beach
9) Labrador Nature Reserve
- Get to see machine gun post, 6 inch quick firing canon, etc. Unfortunately, the secret tunnels are not open.
- Find out what is the Dragon Teeth’s Gate also known as Long Ya Men.)
10) Bukit Batok Nature Park
11) Pasir Ris Park Mangrove Boardwalk
12) Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
- Get to see monitor lizards, sun skink, snakes, birds, mudskipper, crabs, etc
13) Sengkang Riverside Park
14) Southern Ridges
– Marang Trail, Forest Walk, Faber Walk, Floral Walk, Henderson Waves, Hilltop Walk, Canopy Walk, Alexandra Arch
15) Lorong Halus
17) West Coast Park
- Kids will go crazy at the playground: 4 Rows of Flying Fox, Obstacles Climb, Pyramid climb with slides, etc
18) Paris Ris Park
- Kids will love the playground that is near carpark D: Flying fox, Obstacles Climbs, Spiderweb climb, etc
19) Hort Park
20) Fort Canning
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Others:
1) Marina barrage
- Fly kite, water play area, visit the exhibitions, picnic, etc
2) Pulau Ubin
- Cycling, walking, exploring Chek Jewa
3) Marina Bay Sands
- Watch 13-minutes performance of electric lights and laser effects that tell the universal tale of the journey of life with music. Its at the Event Plaza at the Promenade (outside Shoppes)
- Sunday to Thursday: 8pm & 9.30pm. Friday & Saturday: 8pm, 9.30pm & 11pm. Free admission.
- From Jan 01 - Dec 31, 2012.
4) Resort World
- Crane dance with light and water effects at the Waterfront area.
- 9pm, Daily (Unavailable on Tuesday except for School Holidays and Public Holidays). Free admission.
- From Jan 01 - Dec 31, 2012
- See previous blog entry: http://experiensing.blogspot.com/2012/02/crane-dance-at-resorts-world-sentosa.html 5) Changi Airport
- Free slide rides at T3, viewing gallery of the planes, colouring at T3
6) Ikea
7) Bottletree Village at Yishun
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Museums/ Heritage Institutions:
1) Asian Civilisation Museum
2) Peranakan Museum
3) Civil Defence Heritage Gallery (Tuesdays – Sundays, 10am – 5pm (including public holidays).Closed on Mondays)
4) Singapore Arts Museum
5) National Museum of Singapore
6) Singapore Philatelic Museum
7) Art/Science Museum (Marina Bay Sands)
8) Wan Qing Yuan (Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall)
- 10am to 5pm, Tuesday to Sunday
9) Chinatown Heritage Centre
10) Mint Museum of Toys
11) Toys Museum ($2 admission to shophouse museum at Arab Street)
12) Memories at Old Ford Factory (Tuesdays to Sundays, 9.00am to 5.00pm (9.00am to 5.30pm)
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Places to get wet:
1) Clarke Quay- Big water play area. At night, it's lit up n great for photo taking. Can go to peony jade nearby for makan or liang court for the cheap Italian pasta on 2nd floor with free flow drinks/ coffee.
2) City Square
- Water play area near macdonald
3) Tampines 1 Mall
- Rooftop with wildlife theme, covering 10,000 sq ft.See photo below
4) Nex
- Water play area and library on the same level.
5) Northpoint
6) Sembawang Shopping Centre
7) Lot One
8) Katong 112
9) Marina Barrage
10) Jurong Bird Park
11) Zoo
12) Singapore Science Centre
13) VivoCity
14) IMM
15) Jacob Ballas Garden
16) Sengkang Swimming Pool
17) Wild Wild Wet
18) Jurong East Swimming Complex
19) Pasir Ris Sports and Recreation Centre
