The Merlion was first designed as an emblem for the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) in 1964 – the lion head with a fish body resting on a crest of waves quickly became Singapore’s icon to the rest of the world.
Care to meet the President in his home?If you’re lucky,you just might!The Istana (or “palace” in Malay) is the official residence of the President of Singapore and just five times a year,its gates are open to members of the public.
Having undergone a spectacular facelift as a national heritage site,CHIJMES (pronounced “chimes”) is now a popular dining,shopping and entertainment site.CHIJMES Hall,the restored chapel,provides a breath-taking backdrop for musicals,recitals,theatrical performances and weddings.
Meet Singapore’s most famous Grande Dame – born in 1887 and never looking better!Raffles Hotel is one of the world’s last great 19th century hotels,having been the retreat and source of inspiration for many writers and movie stars,including Somerset Maugham,Rudyard Kipling,Joseph Conrad and Charlie Chaplin.