Tour Description World Express Offers a Wide Choice of Sightseeing Tours, Which Offer Visitors an Interesting Experience of the Sights and Sounds of Singapore
TOUR DESCRIPTION WORLD EXPRESS OFFERS A WIDE CHOICE OF SIGHTSEEING TOURS, WHICH OFFER VISITORS AN INTERESTING EXPERIENCE OF THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF SINGAPORE 1 CITY TOUR 1 PERANAKAN TRAIL (with food tasting) SIN-1 3 /2 hrs SIN-4 3 /2 hrs An orientation tour that showcases the history, multi racial culture and lifestyle that is Join us on a colourful journey into the history, lifestyle and unique character of the SINGAPORE Singapore. Peranakan Babas (the men) and Nonyas (the women)… A walk through a Spice Garden – the original site of the first Botanic Gardens will uncover See the city’s colonial heritage as we drive around the Civic District past the Padang, the the intricacies of spices and herbs that go into Peranakan cooking. Cricket Club, Parliament House, Supreme Court and City Hall. Stop at the Merlion Park for great views of Marina Bay and a picture-taking opportunity with the Merlion, a mythological A splendid display of Peranakan costume, embroidery, beadwork, jewellery, porcelain, creature that is part lion and part fish. The tour continues with a visit to the Thian Hock furniture, craftwork will provide a glimpse into the fascinating culture of the Nonyas Keng Temple, one of the oldest Buddhist-Taoist temples on the island, built with donation and Babas. from the early immigrants workers from China. Next drive past Chinatown to a local handicraft centre to watch Asian craftsmanship. From there we proceed to the National A visit to the bustling enclaves of Katong & Joo Chiat showcases the rich and baroque Orchid Garden, located within the Singapore Botanic Gardens, which boasts a sprawling Peranakan architecture.
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