Sunday, July 28, 2013
Singapore : Bugis
From our guesthouse in 5footwayinn in Bugis, we just walk for 15 minutes in going to Bugis Street. Bugis Street is the dubbed as the largest street shopping location in Singapore housing about 800 retail shops as of today.
Bugis was known in the 1950s to 1980s as the place where transwomen (transvestites) parade at night for sailors and military men in their relaxation.
In 1987 the Singapore Tourism Board called for a tender to re-develop Bugis Street. It had its soft opening in the mid 90s with entertainment and F&B (Food and Beverage).
The management decided to adapt a new concept in 1997 of making Bugis Street an attractive landmark for street shopping. They provided fixed coverings and awnings to provide shelter to shoppers even on a rainy season.
In 2004 Bugis has its second phase of upgrading and is transformed to become the largest street shopping location in Singapore. It expanded to 2nd floor in 2005 and added another 64 stalls.
The newest addition to Bugis Village is the 3rd level which houses F&B stalls and an events atrium that hosts events and other promotional activities.
The management decided to adapt a new concept in 1997 of making Bugis Street an attractive landmark for street shopping. They provided fixed coverings and awnings to provide shelter to shoppers even on a rainy season.
In 2004 Bugis has its second phase of upgrading and is transformed to become the largest street shopping location in Singapore. It expanded to 2nd floor in 2005 and added another 64 stalls.
The newest addition to Bugis Village is the 3rd level which houses F&B stalls and an events atrium that hosts events and other promotional activities.
approaching Sultan Mosque
map extracted from http://www.bugis-street.com/about_us.php
Carrying the word "Bugis" are the are New Bugis Street, Bugis Square, Bugis Village, Bugis Junction, Parco Bugis Junction, Bugis Junction Towers, Bugis Cineplex, Bugis MRT Station, Bugis Pasar Malam, New Bugis Food Village, Bugis Music World, Bugis Money Changer, Bugis City Holdings, Bugis Health Centre, Bugis Store Trading, Bugis Backpackers and Bugis Street Development. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bugis_Street
Keychain souvenirs at 18 pcs for SG$10, making it SG$0.55 each (Php18)
We also bought our souvenir SG shirts at 4 pcs for SG$10
the delicious cold fruit shakes at SG$1
I always commend the Philippines for being so hospitable to tourists... I ordered here 4 sets of meals... I was so humiliated just because I asked the vendor for the 2 sets for take out and the 2 sets for dine in...I didn't understand her because she was talking in their language... She was so mad and then the man behind me talked to me in English and was apolologizing for the vendor's behavior.
We didn't believe that all locals of Singapore are ill-tempered... We were served here with great food mixed with hospitality.
Visit their official webpage at http://www.bugis-street.com/about_us.php
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Singapore : Universal Studios
Universal Studios is a theme park located inside Sentosa Island within Resorts World Sentosa. It is the second Universal Studios that opened in Asia, next to Japan and the first in Southeast Asia. The construction of the theme park began on April 19, 2008 and had its soft opening from March 18, 2010 to October 26, 2010.
A sneak peek of the Universal Studios, though the rides was not yet in operation, was held in celebration of the Chinese New Year between February 14 to 21, 2010. The tickets was sold at SG$10 but was consumed/sold out in just 2 days. The official opening of the theme park was held on May 28, 2011. It was first enjoyed by Universal Studios family members before the public from March 13, 2010.
Universal Studios Singapore is a theme park that is offering a promise of one great experience that you will never forget! Make sure to be at the park before the opening because there's a long queue at the ticketing area.
Universal Studios Singapore is a theme park that is offering a promise of one great experience that you will never forget! Make sure to be at the park before the opening because there's a long queue at the ticketing area.
The theme park opens at 10am and closes at 7pm from Monday to Fridays and Sundays, and on Saturdays it still opens at 10am and closes at 8pm.
baby James so excited to enter Universal Studios
The theme park is 20 hectares in size with 24 attractions, wherein the 18 attractions were original and adapted just for Universal Studios Singapore. The park has seven themed zones: Hollywood, New York, Sci-Fi City, Ancient Egypt, The Lost World, Far Far Away and Madagascar. We started the other way around...
We saw Woody Woodpecker right away, so we took photos at once
si Daddy excited!
our map coordinator, Kuya JP...he will decide which ride we will go first
We wouldn't let pass a photo with Betty Boop...she's teaching us the best poses
The Madagascar themed zone
Our first ride for the day, Madagascar: A Crate Adventure
Far Far Away
We were greeted by Pinocchio at the Far Far Away Zone
We watched the Shrek 4-D Adventure, a show based on the movie Shrek and his quest on saving his Princess Fiona! It was a very entertaining show, my 4 kids really enjoyed the show... I wish I can always bring them here...
Janelle really wants to get one
My favorite attraction : Waterworld...I made a separate blog on this =)
The Lost Worlds : Waterworld and Jurassic Park
Ancient Egypt
Taking photos under the scorching heat of the sun...Hope that Universal Studios has a centralized airconditioning system, haha=) wish! The temperature is so humid...bring extra clothes for yourself and for your kids as the heat is unforgivable.
The good thing in Universal Studios Singapore is that they have installed several drinking fountains all over the theme park... You won't need to worry being thirsty here the whole day... Good job Universal Studios =)
Sci Fi City
The heat can make you feel so tired...so we sit for a while
baby James was sleeping on me, but when we saw the casts of Sesame Street, we wake him up... He was starstrucked I guess =)
Janelle is so excited to meet Ernie =)
Ernie and Kuya JP
You're so cute Grover =)
New York Themed Zone
Pinoys very own...The Streetboys!
I enjoyed it too... and I missed them
Family Picture with the Streetboys =)
This cute little girl is always chasing my baby James
This was the only place in Universal Studios where we saw my kumareng Irene, Oliver and Nice...and then we parted ways again, hahaha =)
At the New York themed Zone there is one attraction that you shouln't miss... the Lights! Camera! Action! hosted by Steven Spielberg. It is a sound stage where you would actually see and experience an almost real hurricane about to hit New York City. It was so fantastic and unbelievably amazing! Superb! Two thumbs up!
I was so busy watching I forgot to take photos... This photo was extracted from www.rwsentosa.com
So long queue... Sesame Street Spaghetti Space Chase kiddie ride
baby James really enjoyed it!
I guess this is Janelle and James' favorite...The Sesame Street live show!
she even made it her cover page of her facebook account
Sesame Street Souvenirs for sale!
While waiting for dad and the 2 boys at the long queue of 3D Battle: Transformers the ride!
this is superb mom!
Accelerator teacups ride!
The kiddie ride Treasure Hunters at Ancient Egypt Zone
We went back to the Lost World Zone for the Jurassic Park Adventure Rapids. I know this attraction will make us all wet, so we made it our last ride. We rushed to this attraction because it's already 6:45pm on our clocks...Glad we made it! The dinosaurs rock!!!
All we can say is that we're going back here!!! Fun! Fun! Fun! All the rides and attractions are AWESOME!!!
Universal Studios Singapore Official website is http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/Homepage/ThingsToDo/UniversalStudiosSingapore
