Singapore鈥檚 Urban Trail: Singapore River, Singapore, Singapore

Stretching 3.2 kilometers from King Seng Bridge into the Marina Bay, the Singapore River sits at the very lifeblood of Singapore, historically fueling key trading and commerce activities that bring the nation into where it is today.

Strolling across historic bridges, you will uncover key monuments and decorated shophouses now housing world-class dining, waterholes and entertainment. There are also detailed art installations charting the course of Singapore鈥檚 evolution.

For those short in time, taking a聽Singapore River Cruise聽from Clarke Quay would allow you a glimpse into the highlights of Singapore River.

Completed in 2002 at the site of a former hawker centre named the Satay Club, Esplanade鈥檚 unique design of spiky roof domes is modeled after the iconic durian fruit. Its concert hall can sit 1,600 people and its theatre 2,000 pax.

For lovers of outdoor arts, be on the lookout for sculptures of聽Makan Angin,聽Happy Family of Five聽and聽Seeds.

Built in 1943, this is one of Singapore鈥檚 oldest parks. Historical landmarks include聽Esplanade Park Memorials,聽Indian National Army Memorial,聽Queen Elizabeth Walk,聽Cenotaph,聽Tan Kim Seng Fountain聽and聽Lim Bo Seng Memorial. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Singapore鈥檚 Urban Trail: Singapore River
Guide Location: Singapore » Singapore
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Andrew Darwitan
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

Clarke Quay
Esplanade 鈥� Theatres on the Bay
Esplanade Park
Indian National Army Memorial
Queen Elizabeth Walk
Cenotaph
Tan Kim Seng Fountain
Lim Bo Seng Memorial
From Chettiars to Financiers
A Great Emporium
Cavenagh Bridge
First Generation
The River Merchants
Anderson Bridge
The Fullerton Hotel
Merlion Park
Raffles Place
Clifford Pier
Customs House
Tall Tree in the Eye
Lau Pa Sat
Pioneering Spirit (Vitality of the Forerunner)
Points of View
Boat Quay
The Dragon Chamber
Dumpling Darlings
oyster bar at the rooftop of Southbridge
Elgin Bridge
OCBC Centre鈥檚 Large Reclining Figure
Yueh Hai Ching Temple
Old Hill Street Police Station
Coleman Bridge
G-Max Adrenaline Bungy
Zouk
Headquarters
Cuba Libre
River House
Former Thong Chai Medical Institution
Read Street bridge
Masjid Omar Kampong Melaka
Former Ministry of Labour Building
Tan Si Chong Su
Robertson Quay
Publico Ristorante鈥榮
Boomarang
厂丑补产别蝉迟补苍鈥荣
Salaam Bombay
STPI Creative Workshop and Gallery
Kim Seng Park
Alkaff Bridge

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