TOURS
Tours of Singapore and other locations must be arranged and paid for by the participants independent of the conference registration fee.
Tour Agency
S H Tours
http://www.asiatours.com.sg/tour1.htm
*The rates posted on the agency's website will be revised in April 2010. Please check the tour agency's website regularly for updates!
City Experience
The City Experience tour showcases the contrast between old and new and the blend of East and West. Experience the history, culture and the lifestyle of multi-racial Singapore, the exciting heart of New Asia-Singapore. We will visit the Colonial district for a view of Padang, The Esplanade - Theatres on theBay and The Merlion - a mythical beast, Singapore's original half lion, half fish. Next stop, a visit to Little India, Chinatown and Gem Factory, admire the best of Asian craftsmanship. Last stop, visit the 52 hectares of primarily jungle and gardens, the famed Botanic Gardens.
Eastern Heartlands
The tour begins with a visit to the Changi Prison Museun and views a replica of the Chapel that was used during the World War II. Enroute let ourguide recount the darkest times of WW II. The tour then proceed to The Changi Beach Park, a nice tropical beach located at the north-eastern part of Singapore near to the Changi Airport. Move on to Changi Village there are plenty of bargains to be found ,T-shirt,electronic equipments,carpet and many other more. Lastly, we will take a ride through a typical modern housing estate. Be amazed by the stark contrast between the old and new as we drive pass the Tampines Town Centre.
Night Safari
The drama and mystery of the tropical jungle comes alive after dusk, at the world’s premier Night Safari. Creatures from South America, Asia, & India greet visitors from their own naturalistic enclosures, which simulate that of their own homeland. Not to miss are of course the awesome giraffes towering over the gorgeous reservoir, the rare clouded leopards, endangered greater Asian rhinoceros and of course the feisty fishing cats. Embark on our Walking Trails- Fishing Cat, romantic Forest Giants or come face to face with free flying bats at the Leopard Trail. Catch also the nightly Creatures of The Night show, which features the natural behaviour of our nocturnal animals.
Perankan Experience
Babas, Nonya, Bibiks, Straits-Born Chinese.....these terms are commonly used by many Singaporeans to refer to the Peranakan Chinese,The tour starts with a walk-through of the spice garden-a small replica of the original tract Raffles established in 1822 on Fort Hill as the first "experimental and Botanical Garden" in the Singapore. The garden at Fort Canning was planted mainly with untmeg,clove and other economic plants. Next, visit The Peranakan museum is a boutique museum with the finest and most comprehensive collection of Peranakan artifacts in the world. Tour continues with a stop at Katong,evoking a warm nostalgia, especially among the older generation of Singaporean. Katong has retained a hold on its incredibly rich Peranakan and Eurasian heritage and architecture, soaking in its great charm. Drive passes Koon Seng Road in Joo Chiat-districts that showcase rich and baroque Peranakan architecture. This area is named after Chew Joo Chiat,a wealthy Hokien landowner, who built shop houses and residential units on land he bought after World War I.
Sentosa Sunset 6 Hours
On arrival, visit Dolphin Lagoon, where visitors are able to watch the Dolphin perform their natural behaviours shch as spyhop, tail-flapping , vocalisations etc. A short bus ride takes you to Underwater World which at last count has a collection of 6000 fish from 350 species. Served by a moving travellator ,you can marvel at the mysteries of the deep through a 83 metre acrylic tunnel. We'll bring you to The New Merlion the Singapore's beloved tourism symbol. The "re-born" Merlion experience begins with a pre-show that introduces visitors to the mysteries of the sea. Mermaids, lake monsters , sea serpents ,movie creatures -these and others will come to life in a series of musical walk-though dioramas. Experiential encounters combining animation with the theatre effects of the Merlion and the good fortune that it brings to all seek it. Lastly, enjoy Songs of the Sea Sentosa's latest attraction. Be the first to experience the splendour of Songs of the Sea, a S$31-million a multisensory extravaganza ,the only one of its kind set in the sea that's not to be missed when you visit Sentosa.