Singapore's life grew from its river trade and commerce back in
the early 1900s. The busiest part of Singapore then, the
Singapore River was home to numerous warehouses, bum-boats and
transport ships bringing goods into Singapore and carrying goods
out to other parts of the world. It was what Singapore relied on
then.
Today, the Singapore River has grew into a peaceful and scenic
tourist attraction, where Singapore's history and its beginning
are still remembered. The busy bum-boats and transport ships
have been transformed into cruise ships and passenger ships
bringing tourist on a sightseeing river cruise of the Singapore
River.
Lined along the length of Singapore River is Boat Quay and Clark
Quay, where the many popular restaurants and pubs mirror the
tranquility and beauty of the Singapore River. Along Boat Quay
and Clark Quay, you can find some of Singapore's finest cuisine
of international food, such as Indian, Indonesian, Japanese,
Western, and many more. At night, Boat Quay and Clark Quay are
transformed into an entertainment district full of night life as
the bars and pubs come to life.
Not satisfied with just dining and beautiful river scenes? Try
out G-Max Reverse Bungy! The G-Max Reverse Bungy is Singapore's
first extreme high adrenaline experience. The G-Max Reverse Bungy ride involves up to three people being seated in a
specially designed open air steel reinforced capsule. This is
attached by bungy cords to 2 towers. The cords are tightened and
then released catapulting the capsule up to 60m in the air at
speeds of 200kph. The ride lasts for about 5 mins and is
guaranteed to give you a ride to remember, as well as a good
view from the air (if you remember to keep your eyes open!).
To book a limousine sightseeing tour of the Singapore River,
Boat Quay and Clark Quay, and other Singapore attractions,
you can contact me by sending me an email at
steventan@merlioncity.com or give me a call at (65)98581198.
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Singapore River
The best way to fully experience the beautiful sights of the
Singapore River and its surrounding is to start from the
Esplanade -
Theatres on the Bay and walk across the Esplanade bridge to the
Merlion Park.
As you walk across the bridge, look to your right and to your left
as you see the river mouth to the ocean and the Central Business
District of Shenton Way. You will also see a man in his forties
throwing fishes cages into the Singapore River, meant to catch crabs
and other fishes that thrive in the Singapore River. If you see him,
remember to say hello to him and ask him how is his catch for the
day.
At the Merlion Park, take a ride up and down the Singapore River by
purchasing a ride on the river
cruise. You can board the river cruise and embark on an hour of
exploration of the Singapore River at designated
embarkation/disembarkation points. For more information, see the
Singapore River Cruise website.
Boat Quay
Boat Quay is a fusion of good food, good dining ambience and good
scenery. If dining by the river or pub crawling is what you are
looking for, start your itinerary at Boat Quay and work your way
down to Clark Quay!
At Clark Quay, you can find more eating delights. Select from a
range of gastronomic selections - dont forget to check out some of
the regular attractions of Clark Quay. And while you are at Clark
Quay, you might want to stop by the Satay Club to try some authentic
local delights!
Asian
For a taste of Szechuan paradise set amidst a panoramic river view,
head to Peony-Jade Restaurant for their signature Smoked Duck dishes
as well as delicious dim sum for lunch. With its large courtyard and
river promenade, Restaurant Madame Butterfly by Indochine is a chic
gallery by day and fine dining restaurant by night serving exquisite
contemporary Chinese and Japanese cuisine. Try fine bistro dining at
Coriander Leaf, which puts an interesting blend to Asian and Middle
Eastern cuisine. The traditional Thai cooking skills passed down
from one generation of Master Chefs to another are reflected in Renn
Thai's distinctive cuisine. Famous for its eclectic menu that goes
from Balinese to Singaporean delicacies, Lotus Grill is located
aboard two authentic Chinese Tongkangs harbored at the River's
banks.
Western
Featuring an open kitchen concept with an impressive wood fire pizza
oven, Amalfi The Italian Pizza Place serves up unique Antipasto
Bukket as well as a wide range of classic and innovative pizzas. For
good food and great service, Hooters is the place for lip-smacking
American fare including must-try Hooters Chicken Wings, steaks,
salads and sandwiches. Dining at Hooters is an experience, as the
'Nearly World Famous Girls' will be there to greet ad serve with a
smile.
Seafood
The freshest meat, fish and seafood are on the menu at Hot Stones.
Try the delicious Original Hot Stones or the newly launched Japanese
Hot Stones meat or seafood. Famous for its fiery 'live' Sri-Lankan
Black Pepper Crab and wok-fried Special Jumbo Prawns, the Quayside
Seafood offers a truly Singapore-style seafood experience. The best
of fresh coldwater seafood from around the world can be found at
Fish Tales. Featuring a unique Seafood Bar with a variety of fresh
oysters prepared in 18 different ways, there's also battered clam
strips, clam sashimi and smoked seafood.
Indian Try Ras for the essence of Indian cuisine, serving specialty
dishes from various states in the subcontinent. A quiet late-night
bar serving fine alcoholic beverages accompanied by delightful
Indian kebabs and rolls will have you coming back from more. The
multi award-winning Bukhara offers authentic Tandoor-style recipes
of juicy marinated meats and vegetables. A must-try is the Sikandari
Raan (whole leg of spring lamb).
Sun - Thurs: 12pm to late
Fri, Sat & Eve of Public Holiday - 12pm to very late!
Fleamart The Clarke Quay Flea Mart bustles with street activities and
street life. Visitors can bargain their way through the 50 stalls
selling a wide range of antiques, collectibles and handicrafts.
Singapore River Boat Tour (Clarke Quay)
Take an authentic bumboat tour down the Singapore River. You'll see
the pivotal role the Singapore River played in Singapore's progress
along this historic waterway. The tour passes go-downs (warehouses)
and old shop houses that now stand as silent reminders of the past.
Government buildings that hint a colonial heritage and imposing
modern structures can also be seen. Look out for the majestic water
spouting
Merlion guarding the mouth of Singapore River.
Boarding / Alighting Points: Clarke Quay Jetty (Near GMAX Reverse Bungy)
Raffles Place Jetty (Raffles Place MRT - Standard Chartered Bank
Exit)
Operating Hours: 9am - 11pm daily (last departure 10.30pm)
GMAX Reverse Bungy The ultimate bungy experience! Hold on to your seat and get
ready to experience the G Force and be prepare to scream off your
lungs as it launches you to 60 meters into the sky at 200km per
hour!
Royal Selangor School Of Hard Knocks At the Royal Selangor School of Hard Knocks, participants will
learn how an enterprising teenager from China practiced his craft,
laying the foundation of what has become Royal Selangor. They will
also be taken on an insightful tour of today's production processes
in the factory.
Using just a few simple tools (hammer, wooden mould, scraper),
participants will make a pewter dish personalized with their
initials or whatever message that they wish to engrave onto the
dish. A personalized certificate will be presented to the
participants to attest to their newfound skills.
The Merlion, guarding the mouth of the Singapore River
