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Sights to See from Merchant Court Please Enjoy These Attractions Near Swissôtel Merchant Court Singapore Sights to see from Merchant Court Please enjoy these attractions near Swissôtel Merchant Court. The sights are within a brisk walk of your hotel. They will add joy and discovery to your visit. 5 9 Feb 2017 7 Swissôtel Vitality Guides jauntful.com/Swissotel 8 2 6 3 10 1 4 11 ©OpenStreetMap contributors, ©Mapbox, ©Foursquare Swissôtel Merchant Court 1 Singapore River Promenade 2 Clarke Quay Riverside 3 Singapore River 4 Hotel Outdoors & Recreation Pedestrian Street/Plaza River Start your Vitality Walk at the front door The Promenade is not a place but a Named in 1896 for the second governor Hire a boat at Clarke Quay to really of your home in Singapore. You're journey, a long walking path alongside of Singapore, Clarke Quay is legendary. understand the three-kilometer-long perfectly located just a few minutes the Singapore River, sometimes crossing Many buildings are restored warehouses Singapore River and learn how this from the water, parks, and other sights. over bridges. Spend an hour or a day. 5 now bustling with nightlife. 7 min. powerful city grew out of an old port. 7 min. min. 20 Merchant Rd., Singapore 006563372288 swissotel.com/swissotelhotelsresorts Clarke Quay, Singapore Singapore River, Singapore Fort Canning Park 5 Raffles Landing Site 6 Peranakan Museum 7 City Hall 8 Park Outdoors & Recreation History Museum Landmark This large park makes a great running or Sir Stamford Raffles is widely credited Learn about the Peranakan Chinese, A field once known as the Padang Cricket walking destination for a quick break with changing Singapore's destiny from immigrants to the Malay Archipelago Ground is flanked by such landmarks as from the concrete jungle. Many historic "an obscure fishing village to a great from the 15th to 17th centuries. One of the City Hall, the Supreme Court, and events took place on this hill. 8 min. seaport." He landed here in 1819. 9 min. four important museums in Singapore. 12 more. Many events take place here. 13 min. min. Cox Terrace, Singapore +65 1800 471 7300 nparks.gov.sg/cms/index.php?option=com_visitorsguide&task=pa 39 Armenian St., Singapore rks&id=16&Itemid=73 +65 6332 7591 peranakanmuseum.sg 3 St. Andrew's Rd., Singapore Chijmes 9 Esplanade Park 10 The Merlion 11 Pürovel Spa and Sport Nightlife Park Landmark Four French nuns arrived in Singapore in The Esplanade area offers a huge concert Merlion Park is best known for its water- For an invigorating workout, visit our 1854 to build a school for girls. 50 years hall, tremendous outdoor performing spouting statue, which was damaged by cutting-edge two-level fitness centre later this stunning chapel was completed arts, shopping, food, trees, benches, lightning in 2009. The small park has overlooking the Singapore River. It's open in a complex of buildings. 14 min. views ... just about everything. 17 min. become a major tourist attraction. 16 24 hours and is fully equipped with AC min. Treadmills, an ergonomically designed Connaught Dr., Singapore recumbent bike, upright fitness bikes, and +65 1800 471 7300 elliptical cross trainers. Or enjoy restorative 30 Victoria St, Singapore nparks.gov.sg/cms/index.php?option=com_visitorsguide&task=pa +65 6337 7810 chijmes.com.sg rks&id=15&Itemid=73 Merlion Park, Singapore treatments in our spa. Make Your Own Vitality Guide Tips for Directions Your hosts at Swissôtel have compiled this For directions, click on the map icon in the collection of local attractions. We'd love to lower left of each destination. Type or get your feedback. Did you visit these copy "Swissotel Singapore" for the starting places? Any recommendations? Do you point, then click the "walking man" icon for prefer others? Please consider creating your options. Please ask hotel concierge for own guide. We'd be delighted to share it in recommendations. The minutes listed in Swissôtel Vitality Guide Collections. posts are the approximate walking time [email protected] direct from Swissôtel. Sign up on Jauntful.com to make your own. Jauntful © 2016.
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