Class: 2G Group Number: 2
Shortlisted places and rationale
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No.
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1
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National Museum of Singapore
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Main place in Singapore with historical value.
$5
Exhibitions:
We built a nation (The Singapore Story)
Growing up (Historical Value)
Modern Colony (The Singapore Story)
Singapore History Gallery (Historical Value)
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2
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Water Loo Street
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There are several well-known landmarks,
Free
Long History (From 1853)
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3
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Trick Eye Museum
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Short for Trick of the eye.
Art that turns 2D items into 3D.
Mainly adventurous
Expensive $25
Inaccessible location (Sentosa Island)
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4
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Gillman Barracks
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Home to many celebrated art galleries (artistic value)
ARNDT
MIZUMA GALLERY
However, most of the galleries only appeal to art enthusiast, and we have other factors to consider
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5
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Indian Heritage Centre
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$4 entrance fee
About Indian Culture (Historical value)
Open almost everyday except holidays on Mondays
Guided tours available
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6
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China Town / Heritage Centre
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$15
Guided tours available
About Chinese culture of Singapore (Historical Values)
Relatively close to the MRT station
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7
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Botanical Garden
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Relatively close to MRT station
Many performances that are free in Botanical Gardens
Really hot during afternoon
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8
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Hwa Par Villa
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Famous for its gruesome depictions of 10 stages of hell (Adventure and historical value)
Free
Disturbing
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9
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CBD Merlion
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Home of Singapore’s most famous icon
Huge amount of historical value
Considered as a must see.
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10
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Malay Heritage centre
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About culture of Malay in Singapore
Guided tours available
Admission of fee of just $2
Opens almost all days, closed on just Monday
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11
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Fort Canning
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Great historic value
Served many purposes for the British and Singapore military
Close to MRT station
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12
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Singapore Art Musuem
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Artistic value
Guided tours available
Admission fee of just $5
Close to MRT stations
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CID 2 The decision matrix
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Location
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Cost (Cheapest)
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Fun Factor
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Historical/Art value
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Accessibility of attraction
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Availability of local food near attraction
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Total
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Weightage
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2
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2
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3
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1
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2
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Place of interest
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National Musuem of Singapore
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3
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6
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12
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9
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6
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75
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Water Loo Street
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5
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5
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2
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4
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2
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34
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Trick Eye Museum
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1
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12
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1
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1
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5
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40
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Gillman Barracks
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5
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10
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6
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3
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4
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59
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Indian Heritage Centre
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4
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4
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3
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10
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7
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49
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Malay Heritage Centre
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4
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3
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4
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8
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3
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40
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China Town Area
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2
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8
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5
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11
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11
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68
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Botanical Gardens
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5
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2
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7
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6
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1
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43
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Hwa Par Villa
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5
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9
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11
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5
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8
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82
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CBD Merlion
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5
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1
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9
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2
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12
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65
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Fort Canning
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5
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11
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10
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7
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9
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87
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Singapore Art Musuem
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3
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7
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8
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12
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10
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76
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CID 2 The Itinerary
Day 1
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Time/h
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Location
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Cost
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Information
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Rationale
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Lessons to be learnt
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0800-0815
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Leave RVHS Hostel, walk to Boon Lay MRT through the HDBs
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Free
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Nil
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Nil
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Explain to the buddy how the HDB was created (lack of space and dangers the kampongs posed) while walking.
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0815-0900
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Take the MRT to China Town MRT station
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$2.40
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There will be one line transfer.
Travel to Outram Park MRT station and switch from the East West line to the North East Line. Stop at Chinatown MRT station.
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MRT is relatively cheap and accessible, the stations we are boarding and alighting from are quite close to where we are and want to be.
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Explain to the buddy the history of the MRT and how and why Singapore built it.
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0900-
1100
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From the MRT station start walking around Chinatown
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Free
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Order:
1. Sri Mariamman Temple
2. Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
3. Chinatown Visitor Centre
4. Teng Hock Keng Temple
5. Red Dot Design Museum
We will pass by the main market streets and possibly the "Restored Colonial Chinese Shop-houses. (Should we have time)
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Those places we chose has certain significance when Singapore was developing, showing the art of that time and colonial Singapore’s history.
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How significant Chinatown, and the chinese community, were in the early stages of Singapore’s nation development.
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1100-
1150
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Chinatown Heritage Centre
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$15
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View exhibits and personal stories of Singapore's early chinese founders and pioneers.
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This place is significant as it houses most of the relics when Singapore was still in the developing stages. Stories of Singapore's early pioneers who left their villages in China to come to Singapore can also be found.
This appeals to those who are interested in the history of this nation.
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Understand the significance of Singapore's early pioneers and their stories.
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1150-1200
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Walk to Terry Katong Laksa
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Free
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Nil
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Nil
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Nil
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1200-
1245
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Lunch in Chinatown @ Terry Katong Laksa
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$4.50
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Lunch detail
1. Laska ($3)
2. Kopi ($1.50)
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The laska there is quite authentic and has many high ratings from different websites. Kopi is a drink which is deeply enrooted in Singapore’s identity. Thus, these local fares would interest him.
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Learn the history of this delicacy and its unique flavour. Provides the student with an interesting experience.
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1245-
1305
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Walk to Clarke Quay from China town
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Free
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Nil
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Nil
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Nil
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1305-
1320
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Rest at Clarke Quay
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Free
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Nil
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Reflection time and break after walking as the weather is pretty hot in Singapore, view of Singapore river.
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History of Singapore River, its clean up process and how it has contributed to Singapore in history.
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1320-
1340
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Walk to National Museum from Clarke Quay
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Free
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Walk would provide a great view of the downtown core.
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Nil
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Some background information or interesting facts about the surrounding area.
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1340-
1505
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Explore National Museum
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$5
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The order of the exhibitions are:
1.We Built a Nation
2.Growing Up
3.Modern Colony
Should there be time:
4.Singapore History Gallery (Free and Easy)
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This is the main place where most of the historical relics are situated at. A must go for history lovers.
Many different exhibits like We Built a Nation are available. These exhibits are related to the Singapore Story.
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History about Singapore and
how we managed to go from a 3rd world to 1st world country in just 50 years.
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1505-
1645
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Explore Fort Canning
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Free
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Free and easy walk.
Check out
2.ASEAN
3. Sculpture Garden
4. Fort Canning Green 5.Spice Garden
6. Keramat Iskandar Shah
7. Archaeological Dig and Exhibition Area
8. Parit Singapura
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Was a historical place due to the surrender of Singapore taking place over there (Historical value)
The surrendering of the British was also a catalyst to the independence of Singapore as it was prove the British were unable to govern and protect Singapore.
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What led to the Japanese occupation, what happened during the occupation and its impacts on Modern Day Singapore.
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1645-
1730
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Ride back to Boon Lay MRT from Dhoby Ghaut MRT
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$2.40
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There will be one line transfer.
Take North East line to Buona Vista before changing to the East West Line. Head towards Joo Koon and stop at Boon Lay.
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MRT is relatively cheap and accessible, the stations we are boarding and alighting from are quite close to where we are and want to be.
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Nil
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1730-1745
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Walk back to RV
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Free
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Nil
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Chat with the buddy.
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Teach him about Singapore’s history in the recent years
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1745-1800
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Debrief
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Free
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Nil
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Debrief for the places we went and what we’ve learnt today.
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Answer any questions he might still have.
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Day 2
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Time/h
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Location
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Cost
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Information
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Rationale
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Lessons to be learnt
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0800-0815
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Walk directly to Boon Lay MRT station from RVHS hostel
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Free
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Nil
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Nil
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Nil
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0815-0900
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MRT Ride to Haw Par Villa MRT station
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$2.30
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There will be one line transfer. Change from east west line to circle line at Buona Vista MRT.
Haw Par Villa MRT station is right next to Haw Par Villa
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MRT is relatively cheap and accessible, the stations we are boarding and alighting from are quite close to where we are and want to be.
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Nil
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0900-1030
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Stay at Haw Par Villa
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Free
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Famous for its gruesome depictions of hell
Chinese Beliefs
There are also tasteful scenes from other Chinese legends, such as Journey to the West and Madame White Snake.
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It is adventurous as some of the exhibitions and activities are pretty gruesome and interesting.
The exhibit of the 10 stages of hell is a must go.
Also, it focuses on Chinese beliefs.
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Chinese art and culture in Singapore.
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1030-1100
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Mrt ride from Haw Par Villa Mrt station to Bras Basah Mrt station
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$2.20
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Bras Basah MRT station is right next to Singapore art museum
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Nil
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Nil
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1100-1230
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Visiting the art museum
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$5 for overseas students
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We would be visiting the exhibit “Once Upon this Island” and others depending on the time available.
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“Once Upon this Island” has a main theme about Singapore and how it became successful, and is designed by Singaporeans, satisfying the buddy’s need to view the art and history of Singapore.
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Modern art in Singapore, Singapore’s nation development.
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1230-1330
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Lunch @ Kou Fu
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$6
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Lunch detail
1.Chicken rice
2.Kopi
3. Ice Milo Dinosaur
4. Ice Kachang
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Chicken rice is one Singapore’s most iconic dish and is arguably the dish that most represents local fare.
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Differences in prices between food in Singapore and China.
Try some of Singapore local dishes and desserts.
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1330-1355
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Walk to Merlion Park at central business district.
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Free
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We would pass by many important and iconic places such as Raffles City,
Esplanade and the Fullerton Hotel.
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Walk through the iconic landscape of Singapore’s Central Business District. The bustling of the city would be quite exciting.
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Singapore’s economy and Singapore’s economic development.
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1355-1415
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Explore Merlion park.
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Free
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Photos for keepsake can be taken over there.
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Merlion is also a key icon of Singapore and is one of singapore’s most recognizable symbols, and has deep roots within Singapore’s history as temasek
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The legend of Singapore/Temasek discovery by Sang Nila Utama.
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1415-1545
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Explore CBD Area, walking to Satay by the Bay
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Free
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We would walk past these places in order of
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Allow him to check out many of Singapore’s breathtaking and iconic landscape of today, the art style used to build such buildings.
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Singapore’s architecture style and many of the building's purpose and significance
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1545-1615
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Reach “Satay by the bay”
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$6
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10 sticks of Satay ($6)
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Taste iconic cultural dishes, such as satay, while enjoying the beautiful scenery, especially of the marina barrage.
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History of satay, and the construction of the marina barrage.
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1615-1640
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Walk to Bayfront Mrt Station
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Free
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Will pass by the supertree grove
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Admire the plants in the gardens, of Singapore’s history as a garden city
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Learn why Singapore is called a Garden City.
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1640-1730
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Mrt ride from Bayfront Mrt station to Boon Lay Mrt station
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$2.50
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Nil
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MRT is relatively cheap and accessible, the stations we are boarding and alighting from are quite close to where we are and want to be.
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Nil
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1730-1740
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Reach River Valley High School Hostel
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Free
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We would walk back to the hostel from Jurong Point/ Boon Lay MRT
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Nil
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Nil
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1740-1800
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Debrief
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Free
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Consolidation of what we learnt from today’s trip
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Review the 2-day journey through a reflection.
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Nil
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