Singapore's National Flower

Singapore's national flower is the Vanda Miss Joachim, a hybrid between Vanda teres and Vanda hookeriana.

As part of Singapore's overall effort to foster national pride and a sense of identity, the Vanda Miss Joachim was announced by the then Minister of Culture, S. Dhanabalan, as the national flower of Singapore on 15th April 1981.

It beats 40 other flowers to be the symbol chosen, with its ideal qualities of resilience and blooming ability all round the year. These reflect Singapore's continuous quest for progress and excellence in all aspects of life, and Singaporean's determination to stand fast through difficult times.

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Jurong Bird Park

Jurong Bird Park is located at Jurong Hill in Singapore. Occupying a 20.2 hectare of land, it houses 8000 birds of 600 species and is largest Bird Park in the Asia Pacific. The park has won itself an accolade of awards including the "Best ASEAN New Tourist Attraction: African Wetlands" in 2007.

The Park offers both entertaining and educational programmes for School, Public and Volunteers. Some of the main attractions include:

• African Waterfall Aviary


• African Wetlands Exhibit


• Dinosaur Descendants
  
• Southeast Asia Bird Aviary
  
• Lory Loft
  
  

Visitors must catch the two shows that are the popular "Birds n Buddies Show" and the breathtaking "Birds of Prey Show" which promises a close encounter with the flying predators.

Visit http://www.birdpark.com.sg/ for more details.

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Singapore Flyer

The Singapore Flyer

Being the world’s largest observation wheel, Singapore Flyer stands at an amazing height of 165 metres and that of a 42-storey building.

Riding on the Flyer is a breathtaking experience as it offers panoramic views of significant landmarks in Singapore like Marina Bay, Singapore River, Padang, Merlion Park. Each capsule can carry up to 28 passengers and each ride takes about 30 minutes.

View 1 from the cabin

View 2 from the cabin

Finish taking the ride? Indulge yourself in some of these other activities that are offered at the Singapore Flyer Terminal Building:

1) Yakult Rainforest Discovery
A built-in mini rainforest to enjoy a slow and serene stroll. Enjoy the sound of the mini waterfalls.

2) Flight Experience
A flight simulation experience on a commercial airliner under the guidance of instructors.

3) Build-A-Bear Workshop
An enjoyable venue for kids to play and build teddy bears.

4) Kenko Reflexology and Fish Spa
Fish spa treatments (Doctor Fish).

5) Dining
Savour the good food at the Terminal Building which offers cuisines ranging from Chinese, Western, Indian, Japanese, Mexican to Italian.

For more details, please visit http://www.singaporeflyer.com/.

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Sentosa

Source: http://www.sentosa.com.sg

Overview of Sentosa

Sentosa is a popular island resort and the 4th largest island in Singapore (excluding the main land of Singapore). The island is covered by secondary rainforest and offers star attractions like Underwater World, beautiful and clean beaches, and Fort Siloso.

Upcoming destinations will be the Resort Worlds and a Universal Studios Singapore (scheduled to open in 2010 at Sentosa). The Island is a popular get-a-way for Singaporeans and tourists of all age groups.

Express Train Service to and from Sentosa

Attractions at Sentosa

1) Underwater World
An oceanarium which houses more than 2,500 marine and fresh-water fishes, corals and invertebrates.

2) Dolphin Lagoon

A place to meet and feel the Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphins (pink dolphins).

3) Songs of the Sea
Featuring a spectacular and live show of dramatic effects pyrotechnics, lasers, special computer imaging, flame bursts and songs. It is the winner of “The Award for Outstanding Achievement for Event Spectacular” (March 08) and “ASEANTA Award for Best ASEAN New Tourist Attraction (June 08).

4) Fort Siloso
The only preserved coastal fort in Singapore that used to guard Singapore during World War II.

5) Tiger Sky Tower
An observation tower that offers a panoramic view of Sentosa, Singapore, and the Southern Islands, standing at a height of 110 metres above ground and 131 metres above sea level.

6) Sentosa 4D Magix
A state-of-the art Theatre which offers an enjoyable experience of movie magic.

7) Sentosa Cineblast
Singapore's only state-of-the-art cinema simulation ride.

8) Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom
A house to 1,500 live butterflies (from more than 50 species) and up to 3,000 species of insects

9) The Merlion and Merlion Walk
An unique icon of Singapore, which offers a good 360 deg view of Sentosa and Singapore’s southern shores from the higher floors of the Merlion.

10) Sentosa Luge & Skyride
This is a fun-filled gravity ride that is safe for all ages and a pioneer in Southeast Asia.

11) The Flying Trapeze
An adventurous sport and recreation.

12) Animal and Bird Encounters
Featuring sessions of animal performance

13) Images of Singapore
A wax museum featuring the history of Singapore

14) Beaches
Featuring Palawan, Siloso and Tanjong Beaches

15) Nature
Featuring walk along Dragon Trail and a 1.5-km Nature Walk commencing from the Cable Car Arrival Plaza

For more details on Sentosa, please refer to http://www.sentosa.com.sg/.

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