A one-day Singapore city tour will be arranged on 10 Dec. The tour is free of charge for all conference participants and will include attractions such as the Singapore Botanic Gardens, Merlion Park, Sentosa, etc.
Post Conference Tour
Singapore Botanic Gardens
The Singapore Botanic Gardens epitomises the tropical island's luxuriant parks. Spread over 52 hectares and close to the centre of the city, the Gardens showcases many outstanding plant collections. Some highlights include the National Orchid Garden, the Ginger Garden, and the Evolution Garden. The numerous plant species here, including many rare specimens, reflect the Singapore Botanic Gardens' richness and diversity of plant life.
Merlion Park
The Merlion was first designed as an emblem for the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) in 1964 — the lion head with a fish body resting on a crest of waves quickly became Singapore's icon to the rest of the world.
Designed by Mr Fraser Brunner, a curator of the Van Kleef Aquarium, the lion head represents the lion spotted by Prince Sang Nila Utama when he re-discovered Singapura in 11 AD, as recorded in the "Malay Annals". The fish tail of the Merlion symbolises the ancient city of Temasek (meaning "sea" in Javanese) by which Singapore was known before the Prince named it "Singapura" (meaning "lion" (singa) "city" (pura) in Sanskrit), and represents Singapore's humble beginnings as a fishing village.
Sentosa
A slice of paradise right in our doorstep, Sentosa offers a kaleidoscope of attractions and activities. Once you step afoot the island, be mesmerized by the breathtaking beauty of the lush greenery peppered with exciting attractions that will certainly blow you away! It's a themed attraction, tropical resort, nature park and heritage centre all rolled into one!
For more information on what you can see and do on the island, please visit www.sentosa.com.sg/.
Images and descriptions from www.visitsingapore.com.
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