As it is a popular tourist attraction, walking along the Singapore River, i see many tourists taking pictures and riding on the boat ride.
After their long and tiring walk, many will take a break at nearby pubs and restaurant to satisfy their hunger and thirst before continuing on their journey.
Hear
As there are many pubs there, many will be playing music to attract customers and allow them to have a enjoyable and relaxing drinking experience. I was there on the weekend, there was a lot of people at the pubs, they are very noisy and was shouting and screaming. I wonder what they are doing?? When I went there, they are all watching the live telecast of English Premier League. The shouting and screaming are the joy when the team score and misses.
Smell
Before i went there, i read up history of how bearable the foul-smell the river was in the past. Even though it has been clean up throughout the years. But still i am anticipating certain level of smell. But when i was there, i smell nothing!!! The air there not only smell clean but also fresh as there are a lot of plants and trees there.
Do
I went to The Arts House, which is near Singapore River. Previously it was the Old Parliament House where major decisions of the country is being made. In there, it displays history of Singapore. It was a really educational experience to know that what we have today is thought blood and sweat of our founding fathers. At there it also displays information of some former and current ministers of Singapore.
Singapore Independence Document |
Singapore First Prime Minster Mr Lee Kuan Yew |
One of the founding father of Singapre |
Singapore current Primer Minster Mr Lee Hsien Long |
Singapore Second Prime Minister Mr Goh Chok Tong |
After a long walk around, i got tired and hungry, after much consideration of what to eat. I went to Jumbo restaurant to have the popular and must eat local delicacy- the Chili Crab. Even though the name may make it seems very spicy but actually is just mild spicy. The thick sauce goes well with the Deep-fried mantou. Jumbo Restaurant is a renowned restaurant that even competed with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay 2 years ago. So it is a must try food or you will surely regret if you give it a miss.
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