Apr-2012
Marina Bay Sands, Helix Bridge, Esplanade Park & Merlion Statue
Marina Bay Sands
Set in 3 ultra-modern high-rise buildings, this luxury hotel is a 2-minute walk from Bayfront metro station and 9 km from Universal Studios Singapore. There are chic bars, and posh restaurants that serve international dishes. Other amenities include a rooftop infinity pool, a spa and a gym.
You haven’t seen Singapore until you’ve seen it from the Sands SkyPark Observation Deck, soaring 57 levels above the heart of the city. Drink in the panoramic vistas of stunning Marina Bay, the world-class cityscape, the architectural wonders of Supertree Grove, and the vibrant colours of Gardens by the Bay. From Marina South Pier all the way out to the Singapore Strait, observe the bustling shipping lanes that have built Singapore’s rich multicultural history.
Helix Bridge
The Helix Bridge, officially The Helix, and previously known as the Double Helix Bridge, is a pedestrian bridge linking Marina Centre with Marina South in the Marina Bay area in Singapore. It is located beside the Benjamin Sheares Bridge and is accompanied by a vehicular bridge, known as the Bayfront Bridge. The entire bridge was opened on 18 July 2010 to complete the entire walkway around Marina Bay.
Esplanade Park
The Esplanade Park is a historic park located at the Esplanade within the Downtown Core of the Central Area of Singapore. Built in 1943, the Esplanade Park is one of the oldest in Singapore. The park was redeveloped in 1991. Many historical landmarks are located at the Esplanade Park, including Queen Elizabeth Walk, the former Indian National Army Monument site, The Cenotaph, Tan Kim Seng Fountain (moved here in 1925 from Fullerton Square), and the Lim Bo Seng Memorial. The Esplanade Park is bounded by Connaught Drive, Stamford Road, Esplanade Drive and the mouth of the Singapore River.
Merlion Statue
The Merlion is a well known marketing icon of Singapore depicted as a mythical creature with a lion’s head and a body of a fish. It is widely used as a mascot and national personification of Singapore. The Merlion was first used in Singapore as the logo for the tourism board. The Merlion is similar to the heraldic sea-lion which occurs in a number of different artistic traditions.
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