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Ion orchard This stunning-looking building (pic) is the newest mall on Singapore’s premier shopping strip, Orchard Road. Costing just over $2 billion to develop, the mall’s retailers include Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Valentino. Foodies have a gourmet supermarket and 27 restaurants to choose from. See
www.ionorchard.com.
2. National museum of singapore The museum is running a very special exhibition till the end of the month, ‘A Story of the Image: Old & New Masters From Antwerp’, featuring old Flemish masters like Rubens and Van Dyck as well as contemporary artists. See www.nationalmuseum.sg.
3. Singapore flyer This giant observation wheel is Asia’s answer to the London Eye, offering breathtaking views of the shimmering Marina Bay waterfront. See www.singaporeflyer.com.
4. Bukit timah nature reserve Singapore is only one of two cities in the world (the other being Rio) to have a significant primary rainforest within its boundaries. Trek through the lush 164-hectare reserve via well-marked paths. See www.visit singapore.com.
5. Makansutra gluttons bay No time to check out all the mouthwatering streetfood in town? Head to this breezy alfresco spot at the Esplanade, where you can sample food from the best streetfood stalls of Singapore. See www.makansutra.com.