Best Hidden Gems in Singapore"
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"Best Hidden Gems in Singapore" Created by: Cityseeker 17 Locations Bookmarked Singapore Philatelic Museum "Interesting Exhibits" Ever wondered how that stamp in the corner of your envelope was made? Well, that is precisely what you will learn at South-east Asia's first philatelic museum. Opened in 1995, this museum holds an extensive collection of local and international stamps dating back to the 19th century. Anything related to stamps can be found here like first day by Tanya Procyshyn covers, artwork, printing proofs, progressive sheets, even a number of private collections. Equipped with interactive exhibits, audio-visual facilities, a resource center and games, visitors are likely to come away with a new-found interest in stamp collecting. +65 6337 3888 www.spm.org.sg/ [email protected] 23-B Coleman Street, g Singapore Acid Bar "A Secluded Music Cove" Acid Bar occupies a small section of bar Peranakan Place, however do not be deceived by the modest size of this place. The bar is an intimate escape from the hustle of the city life. Illuminated in warm lights and neatly furnished with quaint seating spaces, Acid Bar is the place to enjoy refined drinks while soaking in acoustic tunes. A venue for memorable by Public Domain performances by local artists and bands, Acid Bar is a true hidden gem of the city that is high on nightlife vigor. +65 6738 8828 peranakanplace.com/outle [email protected] 180 Orchard Road, t/acidbar/ m Peranakan Place, Singapore Keepers "Singapore's Shopping Hub" Keepers is a shopping hub, located on Orchard Road. With over 50 designers and artisans, local and international alike, the store offers a plethora of products, ranging from apparel to accessories, home decor, furniture, jewelry, lifestyle articles and food. Opened in September 2014, Keepers is known for offering upscale and trendy items. Shoppers can by soyalina gain an insight into their designs and collections by conversing with the resident artisans, as they make their creations in the store itself. +65 8299 7109 keepers.com.sg/ [email protected] 230 Orchard Road, Singapore La Source Spa "Get A Radiant Look" La Source Spa is the ideal spa stop and promises to enhance your life balance in a holistic way. From your hair to toe, the center has all kinds of treatments to make you look and feel good and increase your confidence. This spa is not only about beauty, but to give you something more. La Source offers special treatments like Aromatherapy Massage, which has a by Public Domain calming effect on your mind and also rejuvenates your body, the Deep Tissue Massage helps in removing dead skins cells and at the same time hydrates your skin, the Anti-Wrinkle Treatment prevents skin damage and reduces the lines from appearing on your. Moreover, it uses only natural skin care products to improve your skin’s health. +65 6732 1318 www.lasourcespa.com.sg/ [email protected] 15 Scotts Road, Suite 01-03/04 Thong Teck Building, Singapore Henderson Waves "Twisting Dragon in the Sky" Singapore is known for its extraordinary urban design projects but Henderson Waves takes the cake. Designed by IJP Corporation and RSP Architects Planners and Engineers, at an elevation of 36 meters (118 feet), it is the country's highest pedestrian-only bridge. It is part of Southern Ridges, an elevated trail composed of walkways and connecting bridges, by Anders Jildén on Unsplash built over lush greenery of South Singapore's parks. This bridge connects on Unsplash Telok Blangah Hill Park to Mount Faber Park. Henderson Waves is aptly named because it is made up of seven steel ribs that rise and fall alternately like the waves of the ocean. The steel frames are decked with closely grouped slats of yellow balau wood and timber. At daytime, the bridge has a pleasing white tone. However, after 7p, it is lit by golden lights and appears like a golden dragon twisting through the sky. Call the tourist information office or toll free number +1 800 471 7300 for more information. +65 6736 6622 (Tourist Information) Henderson Road, Southern Ridges, Singapore G.Spa "Better Life Balance" Today, everybody is busy with work, and deadlines and other burdens of life. All of us are prone to anxiety and stress. And it is a proven fact that mental and physical strains take a toll on our mind and body. To de-stress your mind and rejuvenate your body, you need to relax and get pampered. G.spa is one such center that promises to give you back the balance and by Public Domain harmony of life with full vigor. G.spa, with their expert team of therapists, offers an extensive range of treatments such as body scrubs, wraps and all-inclusive packages, Chinese Meridian Treatments to energize your senses and create a peace within you that helps to improve your life on the whole. +65 6280 8988 www.gspa.com.sg/ [email protected] 102 Guillemard Road, Kallang, Singapore Away Spa "Feel The Vigor" If you want to begin a health regimen, or get pampered after a hard day at work, you should visit this trendy spa and fitness club surrounded by Sentosa’s rich natural environment. Away Spa is an award-winning center and has special spa and beauty services like steam bath, sauna, body massages, scrubs, facial treatments, manicures and pedicures that help by Public Domain you release stress and feel energized. The fitness classes have expert personal trainers, who help you with the latest gears and teach you workouts to make your body more flexible so that your organs work with more vitality. Once you become a member, you can access their pool, food and beverages, retail goods and discounts and other premium services. Note that though the spa has fixed opening and closing hours (open everyday from 10a to 10p), the fitness club is open 24/7. +65 6808 7290 www.awayspasingapore.c awayspa.singapore@whote 21 Ocean Way, Singapore om/ ls.com Biking Singapore "Cycling Across Singapore" If you want to see Singapore from up close, you should book a tour with Biking Singapore. This group organizes tours across Singapore offers other services, too. A tour with Biking Singapore will give you a better and wider picture of this beautiful island country as tour operator has an expert team of guides who are passionate about their own country. The by Photodiary of an Endless trips include small groups of people so that individual tourists can enjoy Summer more with proper guidance and information. You can choose the one that suits you from the many tour packages they have on offer. The cycling group also provides cycling classes and also offers services like cycle-to- work. One can either rent a cycle or can ask for a pick-up service. +65 8388 2353 www.bikingsingapore.com [email protected] 12N East Coast Road, Marine / Parade, Singapore Reflections at Bukit Chandu "Heart of a Malay Soldier in Singapore" A museum dedicated to recognizing the role of Malay soldiers in defending Singapore in WWII, Reflections at Bukit Chandu offers a more personal insight into the war. Highlighting the experiences of the soldiers who were part of the fiercely-fought hand-to-hand battle on Bukit Chandu which pitted an outnumbered Malay regiment against the Japanese by Aldwin Teo at forces, this interactive museum uses a wide range of mediums like videos en.wikipedia. and original recordings to remind visitors of the emotional fabric that enveloped WWII. Stroll the grounds outside and pause at the pillars of reflections, erected in remembrance of the soldiers who fought and died on the very soil that the museum stands on today. +65 6375 2510 www.s1942.org.sg/s1942/ [email protected] 31-K Pepys Road, Singapore bukit_chandu/homepage.h tm Atelier Ong Shunmugam "Custom Made Clothing" Atelier Ong Shunmugam is a fashionable women’s clothing store located in the heart of Singapore’s main shopping area. The boutique makes beautiful dresses with a traditional touch, but not something you get to see people wearing every day. The brand of clothing that is a must have for your wardrobe, if you are a woman of style. They bring out marvelous by Public Domain collections where you can get dresses in fabrics such as silk, brocade, crepe or batik in a totally different, but elegant form to give you an astonishing look. The shop can also make custom made dresses for you, according to your size and choice of material and design. +65 6252 2612 ongshunmugam.com/ [email protected] 43 Jalan Merah Saga, Singapore Lazarus Island "Pristine Beach Experience" While vacationing in Singapore, your best chance to catch a spectacular sand and sea experience is at Lazarus Island, one of the islands located South of Singapore. This island is free of inhabitants and has a pristine character. If you are looking for camping or other water sports facilities such as snorkeling, you will have to look elsewhere. This is a charming by Public Domain island without any facilities other than the empty beaches with clear, green waters and palm trees. You can visit this island by a ferry that takes you to St John’s Island. From there you can just walk across to Lazarus. Don’t forget to take enough food and water, because you won’t be able to buy anything out there. +65 6736 6622 (Tourist Information) Lazarus Island, Southern Islands, Singapore St. John's Island "Away From City Life" Formerly a penal settlement, St John's Island is now the weekend destination for anyone looking for a breather away from the city.