Clarke Quay, Singapore

Clarke Quay, Singapore

Posted by roma on June 11, 2014 in Clarke Quay, Food, Food and Restaurants, Night Out, Singapore,

After Sentosa, I met two other friends at Clarke Quay, it’s a place beside the bay. It’s near the Riverside Point and near the famous G-Max Reverse Bungee attraction, and a lot of chic bars to go to. 

A bazaar was also happening in the middle of the place! 

We went to the Highlander, and the waiter that served our table is Filipino! He gave us a free beer coaster, but only because we asked and insisted for it. Haha.

They serve all kinds of Pica-Pica and liquor too.

Inside Clarke Quay

View of the Riverside Point from Clarke Quay

View of the G-Max Reverse Bungee from Clarke Quay  

Bazaars!

Highlander Bar Signage

Highlander Bar Restroom Signage 

Clarke Quay Balloon

Don’t forget to look up when walking inside the Clark Quay area, the architecture of the canopy is nice, and the canopy lights change their colors! And buy a slice of King's Ice Cream on the way to Clark Quay.

Clarke Quay is a historical riverside quay in Singapore, located within the Singapore River Planning Area. The quay is situated upstream from the mouth of the Singapore River and Boat Quay.

Clarke Quay was named after Sir Andrew Clarke, Singapore's second Governor and Governor of the Straits Settlements from 1873 to 1875, who played a key role in positioning Singapore as the main port for the Malay states of Perak, Selangor and Sungei Ujong.

Clarke Quay is also the name of a road along the quay, part of which has since been converted into a pedestrian mall. Clarke Street, located next to Clarke Quay, was officially named in 1896, and was originally two streets known simply as East Street and West Street in north Kampong Malacca. Similar to Clarke Quay, Clarke Street has since been converted into a pedestrian mall. Wikipedia

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Singapore: A Quick Guide

Singapore: A Quick Guide

Posted by roma on January 11, 2009 in 8Q SAM, Bugis, Clarke Quay, Esplanade, Funan, Ikea, Marina Square, Museums, Mustafa, National Museum of Singapore, Night Safari, Orchard Road, Sentosa, Singapore, Singapore Art Museum, Suntec, The Merlion, Vivo City,

Here's a first timer tourist's guide to Singapore from another first timer.

Travel Essentials:

First thing that you need to do is be familiar with the Train (LRT or MRT) stations. The MRT can take you to almost all of the places you need to go to.

Here's a hi-res map:

The trains are always on time and the stations are easy to navigate because of the numerous signage that point you to your destination. 

MRT rides cost .80 to 1.90 SGD, quite affordable for its efficiency.

Of course always bring money, Singapore Dollars or US Dollars are both accepted in most establishments but it's better to have your money exchanged for the local currency.

Always bring your passport. It's an essential anywhere you go.

If you plan to have a whole day of activities, which you could actually do in Singapore, wear a comfortable pair of shoes.

You can actually see the whole of Singapore in one day (minus shopping, of course) because of it's convenient transportation, clean roads, and it's a very small country.

In four days, I was able to go to Vivo City, Sentosa Resort, Clark Quay, Ikea, Suntec City, The Merlion, The Esplanade, Orchard Road, Museums (National Museum of Singapore, Singapore Art Museum, and 8Q SAM), Bugis, Night Safari, Mustafa, Funan, Chinatown, and Marina Square.

Here's my itinerary, click on links to read more about it:

Day 1:

Vivo City

Sentosa Resort

     • Skyride and Luge Car
     • Underwater World
     • 4D Max Show
     • Songs of the Sea
Clarke Quay

Day 2:

Ikea

Suntec City

The Merlion

The Esplanade

Orchard Road

Day 3:

National Museum of Singapore

Singapore Art Museum

8Q SAM

Bugis

Singapore Night Safari

Mustafa

Day 4:

Funan

Chinatown

Marina

Other useful tips:

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