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Uniquely Singapore
Singapore is made up of not just one island but a main island with 63 surrounding islets. The main island has a total land area of 682 square km.
According to legend, during the 11th century, a visiting Sri Vijayan prince saw an animal he mistook for a lion and thus this small island was named: "Singa Pura" or "Lion City". (And this is how we came to name our awards the Lion Awards).
But despite Singapore's strategic geographic position, located at the natural meeting point of sea routes at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, things stayed pretty quiet until the Brit's moved in. It was Sir Stamford Raffles (who was also a founder of the Zoological Society of London and the London Zoo), who established Singapore as a traiding station to aid the British Empire's growth in the region.
Thus the foundations were laid for Singapore to grow into one of Asia's most vibrant cities. In just 150 years, Singapore has grown into a thriving centre of commerce and industry.
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Despite the fact that Singapore is now a booming and bustling metropolis, it still retains some of its old-world charm, and if you know where to look, you'll be pleasantly surprised at Singapore's unique mix of old and new, with vibrant cultural influences from China, Malaysia and India mixed harmoniously to create a rich landscape that is bursting with colourful culture, historical heritage, phenomenal gastronomic experiences and a vibrant arts scene.
Add to that a shopping haven, a bustling nightlife and a city that is no stranger to self indulgence and pampering - you get a unique experience that is Uniquely Singapore.
A comprehensive list of activities is available on the Singapore Tourism Board website (www.visitsingapore.com). Check out their top 20 unique things to do in Singapore here.
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Garden City of Asia
If whilst visiting, you feel the need for more green - then we've got the answer! Nature-loving friends of Wildlife Asia have provided us with their top green spaces in Singapore. Click here for more details.
The National Parks Board has also kindly arranged guided tours for delegates to a number of these locations during the weekends before and after the festival - an excellent reasons to extend your stay! Click here for more information
We would also heartily recommend the Sinapore Zoological Gardens and Night Safari. |
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2007 Festival Venue - Suntec Singapore
Nestled in the heart of the city is Singapore's no.1 purpose-built convention centre- Suntec Singapore International Conference and Exhibition Centre. Wildlife Asia will be based on Level 3 of the convention centre. With a broad variety of function rooms to choose from, including a 596 seater theatre, Suntec surpasses our needs and has more than enough capacity to allow Wildlife Asia to grow over the coming years.
Situated next to the Central Business District, Suntec Singapore is at the heart of a self-contained, totally integrated events infrastructure, and only 20 minutes from Changi International Airport, where most major Asian capital cities are within a six-hour radius flying time.
Getting There
By Public Transport:
Suntec Singapore is conveniently accessible by MRT and buses.
MRT:
The nearest MRT Station is City Hall. You can then take a 10 minutes’ walk via the underground City Link Mall. Alternatively, you can hop on board our Suntec City Courtesy Shuttle Bus– pick-up point is outside the City Hall Station entrance at St Andrew’s Cathedral, opposite Capitol Building.
Buses:
Bus services to Suntec Singapore: 36, 97, 106, 111, 133, 501, 502, 518, 857, 700. Alight right in front of the Convention Centre.
Access Routes to Suntec City By Road / By Car
• Raffles Boulevard (from Bras Basah Road)
• Temasek Avenue
• Rochor Road exit from East Coast Expressway
• Nicoll Highway
Suntec Singapore is accessible via 2 major expressways: East Coast Expressway (ECP) and Central Expressway (CTE). There are prominent signages directing the way to Suntec Singapore, which is located south of the Office Towers. There are a total of 3,200 parking lots available in the basement of Suntec City, and many more are available in the vicinity.
The Suntec complex includes the Suntec City Mall - allowing delegates easy access to a great dining and shopping experience!
And if you fancy a walk, a ten minute stroll will take you to Singapore's best wining , dining and entertainment district - Clark Quay and Boat Quay. If the arts and culture are more your thing then you're spoilt for choice with such places as the Esplanade, The Arts House and the Asian Civilisation Museum. |
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VENUE ADDRESS
Suntec Singapore
International Convention & Exhibition Centre
1 Raffles Boulevard,
Suntec City,
Singapore 039593
The Festival will be situated at Level 3 - see map below for more details. |
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Venue Map
Level 3,
Suntec Singapore
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Republic of Singapore
683 sq km / 264 sq miles
4.5 million
GMT/UTC +8 (Standard Time)
English and Mandarin are widely spoken
42% Buddhist, 15% Muslim, 14% Christian, 9% Taoist, 4% Hindu
Singapore Dollar (roughly converted as US$1 = S$1.55)
230V 50HzHz
British-style plug with two flat blades and one flat grounding blade
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Tropical anytime of the year. Generally expect average temperatures to reach around 31ºC (88ºC) during the day and linger around 24ºC (75ºC) at night. Click here for current weather forecast.
Log on to the Immigration and Checkpoint Authority to find out if you require a visa prior to your travels to Singapore.
Getting around Singapore is easy. The public transport system is efficient and clean. Most locals use the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) and public buses. Taxis are also plentiful. Click here for more information.
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