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Things to do during Chinese New Year in Singapore

Don't come to Singapore during Chinese New Year if your main purpose to come here is for shopping. Yes, almost all shopping malls and food stalls are closed during this festive season, even the day before they are only open a half-day.

So does it mean there is nothing to see and to do in Singapore? the answer is "NO". Actually there are still something to see and the good news is some of them are free during Chinese New Year. Here are some list you may consider to visit:

1. China Town (@China Town MRT)
While other places are quite (eq: orchard) but not in this place. You can see some attractions like Lion Dance here.

2. Sentosa Flower (Sentosa Island @Near Harbourfront MRT)
The annual floral festival starts from 22 to 29 January 2012 and transform Sentosa into a magical floral wonderland. This annual flower festival brings to you some of the most unique flowers of spring for the eighth time to usher in the Lunar New Year.
More detail visit: Sentosa Flower

3. Istana (along Orchard Road @Near Dhoby Ghout MRT)
The Istana grounds will be open to the public from 8.30am to 6.00pm on Tuesday, January 24, to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Admission to the Istana grounds during the Open House is free for Singaporeans and Singapore permanent residents. Other visitors have to pay an entrance fee of S$1 per person. For an entrance fee of S$2, visitors could tour selected function rooms in the Istana building and view a special display of gifts presented to the President and the Prime Minister.

4. National Heritage Board (National Museum of Singapore, Singapore Art Museum, Singapore Philatelic Museum, Peranakan Museum, Memories at Old Ford Factory and Reflections at Bukit Chandu)
Monday and Tuesday, Free admission

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1 comments:

Unknown said...

and a simple tip for foreigners who wants to go in Singapore for CNY celebration - must reserve air tickets as early as possible because surely that the rates will go up in this season

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