Up up and away!

Another exciting thing to do when you're in Singapore is spend just 37 mins of your time to take the Singapore Flyer and catch a bird's eye view of Singapore's city. The sight will intrigued you and leave you lost for words.

The Singapore Flyer, officially opened on 15 April 2008 and has a total height of 165 meters! 30 meters taller than the London Eye, and boosts 28 air conditioned capsules, each able to accommodate 28 passengers.

One rotation around the flyer will take approximately 37 minutes and at the peak, you can not only view the landmarks of Singapore, but also the Islands of Batam and Bintan as well as Johor. Some Singaporean landmarks you should look out for are Collyer Quay, Raffles Place, The Fullerton Singapore, Esplanade, Merlion Park as well as the the Floating Stadium which is the world's largest floating platform. You will also be able to see the Marina Barrage, which we will cover on later. Another iconic structure you will be able to see will be the Marina Bay Sands, one of the two Integrated Resorts in Singapore, currently under construction and is slated to open in 2010.

The view of the flyer from the base and the 'tallest christmas tree' in Singapore!

One event you can witness on the Singapore Flyer will be the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, where you will be able to have a perfect view of the Marina Bay Street Circuit, giving you a chance to see the Formula 1 cars race along the floodlights lid track. Riding the flyer during the day and at night is a different experience and you may want to ride the flyer once in the day and once at night.

The night view which will give you a chance to see the perfectly lit up city area.

The night view and day view respectively showing the skyline of Singapore, Floating Stadium and the construction of the Marina Bay Sands.

The Singapore flyer not just offers you a spectacular view of Singapore but a chance to have a ferris wheel dinner amidst the skies! Why settle for a meal somewhere so usual when you can enjoy an amazing dinner of incredible views and delectable food? The dining package includes 2 rotations around the wheel, complimentary VIP lounge access, an in flight host to your assistance, a splendid 3 course meal! If you have the time and the money, why not indulge yourself to a memorable dinner on the Singapore Flyer?

Things to see: After the ride onboard the flyer, you can buy some memorabilia to commemorate your visit to the Singapore Flyer at "Singapore Flyer Gifts". Also check out the Yakult Rainforest Discovery, which is a built in rainforest occupying the entire central atrium of the main building. Here you can take a walk along the 5 paths and escape from the city tall buildings and immerse yourself in nature. The Yakult Rainforest Discovery.

Things to do: If you are tired from all the walking, why not head down to the fish foot spa located within the building terminal to give your tired feet a well deserved treat?
Another not to be missed activity is the Flight Experience flight simulator featuring a fully enclosed cockpit equipped with full-functioning avionics and computers. This simulator is also used by airlines to train commercial pilots.
The Fish Foot Spa.

Things to eat: If you are feeling hungry, there is a wide variety of restaurants ranging from Popeyes Chicken & Biscuit to Hibiki Japanese Restaurant. If you have yet to try our own local fares, do head to Mdm Lin's Restaurant Asian Street Food or Seafood Paradise, offering Singapore's famous Chilli Crab.

It is easy to get to the Singapore Flyer as there is a free shuttle bus bringing you to the flyer from City Hall MRT Station every 30 minutes. Just exit City Hall MRT Station from Exit B and head to the bus stop along Coleman Street and board the free shuttle bus.
Or click the link below for more information: http://www.singaporeflyer.com/images/stories/downloads/info/visitorguide/direction-map.pdf

After catching a breathtaking view of Singapore's city, why not head down to marina barrage?

The Marina Barrage creates the only reservoir in the city centre of Singapore, with a catchment area of almost 1/6 the size of Singapore. If you are looking to shoot the Singapore skyline from afar, this is the place for you. From the green roof of the Barrage, you will be able to see an unobstructed view of the picturesque Singapore skyline. The green roof of the Marina Barrage is also well liked by Singaporeans to spend their weekend afternoon picnicking with their families or friends. Do visit the Solar Park and the NEwater visiter centre to learn more on the process of creating clean drinkable water.

View from the green Roof.

The Solar Park

The Marina Barrage is opened to public 24/7 and free shuttle buses are provided to get there from the Marina Bay MRT Station. Shuttle bus timings can be found at the PUB website here : http://www.pub.gov.sg/marina/location/Pages/default.aspx