Vivi's Personalized Walking Tour- Singapore's Downtown Core

According to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Worldwide Cost of Living 2012 survey result, Singapore is the 9th most expensive city in the world. So why tourists love Singapore? Well it is because Singapore is safe, lively, clean and of course don't forget the food!

So how to explore Singapore on a budget? In so many ways! I will share one of many walking tours you could do in Singapore for FREE! This tour is good for your health and of course for your pocket.

This walking tour starts and ends at Esplanade, to go to Esplanade take a few minutes walk from City Hall train station via the underground walkway that connects four malls.  You can see directions everywhere so you won't get lost. Or simply take a taxi direct to Esplanade.


Here's the map of the location and famous landmarks to explore: 

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So here we go:

Part 1:  Esplanade - Singapore's performing arts venue. 

Lucky for us, they have a free musical show at the lobby when we arrived, after the walking tour we took the time to sit and relax here watching the free show.

From Esplanade walk towards Merlion Park and don't miss taking a snap of  Marina Bay Sands opposite the river:

Marina Bay Sands is a world-class luxury casino and hotel in Singapore capped by Sands Skypark.

and Singapore's Flyer

Esplanade on the left and furthest to the right is Singapore's Flyer

footpath from Esplanade to Merlion Park

 and of course Singapore's Icon up close! 

from the background, you will see the construction of Marina Bay Sands in full swing during the time this photo was taken

Merlion is Singapore's icon, it is a mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish

Part 2: Then take the foot path below Esplanade Bridge and locate Asian Civilization Museum cross the heritage Cavenagh Bridge and you will find Fullerton Hotel.

Cavenagh Bridge, is the oldest bridge in Singapore that exists in its original form, opened in 1870.

Fullerton Hotel is a five-star luxury hotel it was originally known as The Fullerton Building, and also as the General Post Office Building

Part 3:  After enjoying Fullerton Hotel area  walk back to Cavenagh Bridge and walk opposite the river and you will be back at Asian Civilisation Museum walk further to Victoria Memorial Hall, the former Parliament House, Supreme Court, St Andew's Church, Capitol Building and head back to Esplanade Mall.
 

Asian Civilisation Museum a gateway to asian culture

Victoria Memorial Hall and statue of Stamford Raffles, the founder of Singapore

The Old Parliament House

Parliament of Singapore

St Andrew's Church

Singapore's Supreme Court

Part 3: Then walk back towards Esplanade Mall, you will pass by Capitol Building

The Capitol Building is a historic building , it was one of the first air-conditioned theatre in Singapore. When it was built, it was also the largest of the 10 cinemas on the island.

 From Capitol Building, cross the road and ta-da.. you are back at Esplanade Mall.

Estimated walking time: at least 1 hour depending on your pace, you can also design your own walking tour based on your interest, whatever it is, don't forget to enjoy Singapore!

So if you are tight on the budget, don't be scared to visit Singapore, you can still enjoy it with limited funds. 

  

Note: Most of the photos are taken using my regular Olympus point and shoot camera and are accumulations from my travels to Singapore. 

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