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So, What's There to Do in Singapore? So, what’s there to do in Singapore? There are a ton of things to do in Singapore, and it all depends on what you’d like to experience, from adrenaline-rushes to scenic strolls in nature, to gastronomical expeditions in Singapore’s many glorious food havens. Below is just a small list to help start you off on your very own vacation in Singapore. We begin with Downtown East, the all-in-one village of fun, food and respite in the eastern end of the little red dot we call Singapore, since we will also be competing and staying here for the 3 days of the WSSC 2020. We then move on to the favourite pastime of Singaporeans – food, before taking a look some of the things you can do and places you can visit while you are in Singapore. Enjoy! 1. Wild Wild Wet, Downtown East – For the thrill seeker, above and under water a. Situated right next to the D’Marquee where the fierce competition and stacking of the WSSC 2020 will be held is the Wild Wild Wet, Singapore’s largest water theme park. Its mix of many rides and attractions cater to both adrenaline-fuelled thrill seekers and families with young ones who are just starting to get their feet wet. Just reading about some of them will already take your breath away: i. Vortex: Get sucked into a world of extreme turns and curves at absolute break-neck speeds in Singapore's first high-speed 360° extreme loops ride! ii. Kraken Racers: Feel the adrenaline as you zip down the slide lanes on Singapore's first four-lane mat racer slide! Bring competitive thrill to a whole new level! iii. Free Fall: Take the plunge down a near-vertical drop at speeds of up to 50 feet per second on one of Asia's longest free fall water slides! iv. Royal Flush: Asia' first hybrid ride featuring both the Behemoth BOWL40 and TornadoWAVE! Holler your lungs out as you drop into the ginormous bowl and take the curves at crazy speeds! v. Torpedo: Experience free-falling from four storeys high and twist and turn on Torpedo! You never know G-Force can be this fun! The first of its kind in Singapore, the all-new Torpedo ejects you from an 18-metre-high capsule right into a heart-stopping free fall, which propels you straight into a manic trajectory of hair raising twist and turns at mind-numbing speed of up to 70km/hr. Get set for jaw-dropping, hair raising and adrenalin-pumping adventures at Torpedo. vi. Slide Up: Imagine plunging down a four-storey ramp, accelerating until you hit the deck and skimming across to soar on the opposite side. Now repeat that several times until your momentum runs out! Ever wished you could skateboard like a pro? Here's your chance to do so on a platform slicked with water for that extra kick! Powered by gravity and kinetic energy, the Slide Up is a cool way to indulge your need for speed. vii. Ular-Lah: The first raft slide in Southeast Asia, Ular-Lah is a super flume ride that offers you a chance to brave the rapids with five other companions. Ideal for thrill and adrenaline seekers, it's the closest thing you'll ever experience next to white water rafting! viii. The Water Works: Bullet Time Pretzel Style! Slam your way through wacky curves and crazy turnings with The Waterworks, the high-speed flume ride that makes a maze look like child's play! This twisty ride comes in two flavours: open and covered body slides, each with its own unique route and distinctive angles. With so many variables to play with, The Waterworks is perfect for friendly races to see who can hit the landing pool first! 2. Hawker Food, Hawker Stalls at Old Airport Road Food Centre – For the adventurous foodie who loves a good meal : You haven’t actually come to Singapore if you haven’t feasted in one of our hawker centres, which are the local food centres where scrumptious local food is served at mostly inexpensive prices. In this particularly famous hawker centre, the Old Airport Road Food Centre, there are more than 150 hawker stalls and among them, an overwhelming number of well-known stalls with loyal supporters. It’s not difficult to navigate around the rows of stalls. What is hard is how to decide which dish to get from which stall. One simple solution is to spot the stalls which have long queues of locals waiting for the dishes they serve up, and go for those as well. Here’s a short list of some of the best hawker stalls at the Old Airport Road Food Centre. a. Dong Ji Fried Kway Teow (Stall number 01-138): Be prepared to wait more than 20 minutes during lunch time for this amazing wok- fried flat rice noodle dish with egg, squid, cockles and Chinese sausage, as the owner fries each plate of ‘char kway teow’ individually, with more than 40 years of experience in frying this absolutely amazing dish. It’s no wonder the noodles are well coated with a spicy kick, and an eggy goodness. It simply hits all the right spots! b. Roast Paradise (Stall number 01-122): Simply amazing, well-seasoned and nicely caramelized, this pork char siew with just the right proportion of leans and fats will melt in your mouth. Served with chicken rice, the char siew is tender and moist, with a distinct smoky fragrance. A barbecue offering that truly is not to be missed! c. Nam Sing Hokkien Mee (Stall 01-32): Most foreigners are baffled at how much depth there is in the taste of these nondescript noodles. The star is the light, yet savoury gravy, which is well- absorbed by the yellow wheat noodles and thin white rice noodles. This amazing gravy is made from prawn and pork broth that is simmered for hours, and then reduced to a fragrant gravy in the wok that carries a hint of charred flavour. A truly amazing taste that you must try, if you haven’t already. d. 132 Claypot Rice (Stall number 01-132): This delightfully partially charred Claypot Chicken Rice is served in various portions, the largest of which can feed 3 to 4. There’s a generous serving of tender chicken chunks and savoury Chinese sausages in the rice, and you can top up a dollar for salted fish or salted egg yolk, which is something that you must do as it adds an unreplaceable facet to your rice. There’s a good balance of sweet and salty flavours, and you will not resist scrapping the charred bits of rice that is stuck to the bottom of the claypot. Yums! e. Toast Hut (Stall number 01-52): Local breakfast goodness served all day in the form of ‘kaya’ toast, a homemade egg and pandan leaf jam on chargrilled toast, served with home-brewed traditional coffee. Besides these signature items, freshly made sandwiches using traditional kaya toast bread, and blended ice coffee are on the menu to cater to the younger customers. f. The Old Airport Road Food Centre, 51 Old Airport Road, Singapore 390051 - Continue reading at Miss Tam Chiak: https://www.misstamchiak.com/old-airport-road-food- centre/ 3. Sentosa – The State of Fun: An all-in-one family island getaway a. Sentosa is a sunny island in Singapore, home to exciting events, themed attractions, award-winning spas, lush rainforests, golden sandy beaches and resort-style hotels. Check out some of the attractions below: i. Resorts World Sentosa: Resorts World Sentosa is home to some of Singapore’s leading attractions: 1. The S.E.A. Aquarium (one of the world’s largest oceanariums), 2. Universal Studios Singapore (Southeast Asia’s first and only Universal Studios theme park), 3. The Maritime Experiential Museum, 4. The Dolphin Island and 5. Adventure Cove Waterpark. Other attraction offerings include the 6. Trick Eye Museum, featuring various optical illusion artworks and installations, and 7. The Crane Dance, a pyrotechnic light and water show that is displayed at the Waterfront nightly. Covering an area of 49 hectares, the integrated resort also offers diverse accommodation options across its six hotels, myriad celebrity chef restaurants and dining experiences, varied retail offerings, a casino, a convention centre, and an award-winning spa. ii. Universal Studios Singapore: Southeast Asia’s first Hollywood movie theme park, Universal Studios Singapore™, features an enticing selection of attractions, rides and entertainment for families and thrill seekers. Visitors will find 15 movie-themed rides that were designed just for the Singapore park. Find the renowned Hollywood Walk of Fame at the Hollywood zone. Move on to Ancient Egypt and face mummies and scarab beetles on an indoor roller coaster in total darkness. Performances here are equally spectacular. The young ones will love the Shrek 4-D Adventure at Far Far Away. In the Lost World, witness death-defying stunts and explosions in WaterWorld, a live performance. Visitors can replenish their energy between the attractions and step in to the many themed restaurants across the parks. Experience cutting- edge rides, shows, and attractions based on your favourite blockbuster films and television series, including Puss In Boots’ Giant Journey, Battlestar Galactica: HUMAN vs. CYLON™, TRANSFORMERS The Ride: The Ultimate 3D Battle, Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure™, Sesame Street Spaghetti Space Chase and more! iii. Sentosa Luge & Skyline: Glide down the hills of Sentosa on a toboggan the size of a go-kart at Skyline Luge. There’s no other ride that allows you the freedom to be in full control yet deliver a rush of adrenaline like Skyline Luge Sentosa.
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