WWII Trail - YourSingapore

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WWII Trail
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YourSingapore Snapshot
Day 1
Now that you’ve personalised your Singapore, it’s
time to embark on an adventure that will thrill
your senses and leave you head over heels in
love with our city. Discover all the interesting
nuances of this cosmopolitan city, where arts and
cultures, history, cuisines, shopping and nightlife
come together to offer you a collage of wonders.
We hope with this guide you’ll enjoy your very
own Singapore adventure, and we look forward
to playing host again.
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Labrador Nature Reserve
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Reflections at Bukit Chandu
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Chinois by Susur Lee
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Fort Siloso
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Resorts World™ Sentosa
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Labrador Nature Reserve
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Resorts World™ Sentosa
Explore the rocky cliff-side vegetation and enjoy the panoramic views of the sea at
Labrador Nature Reserve. This park is an oasis of calm and a tranquil getaway from
the hustle and bustle of the city.
Resorts World Sentosa, where you can visit Universal Studios Singapore® and stroll
along FestiveWalk™.
Website:
http://www.nparks.gov.sg
Website:
http://www.sentosa.com.sg/about_us/sentosa_island/index.html
Address:
Labrador Villa Road
Address:
Sentosa Island
General Enquiries: (65) 6339 6833
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General Enquiries: (65) 1800 - SENTOSA (736 - 8672)
Reflections at Bukit Chandu
Located in a handsome colonial bungalow, the exhibits within depict Japanese
invasion plans alongside British strategic maps, photographs and documents.
Website:
http://www.s1942.org.sg
Address:
31-K Pepys Rd
General Enquiries: (65) 6375 2510
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Chinois by Susur Lee
International celebrity Chef Susur Lee’s first fine dining Chinese restaurant in
Singapore is located at Resorts World Sentosa.
Website:
not available
Address:
26 Sentosa Gateway #02-142/143Hotel MichaelResorts World Sentosa
General Enquiries: (65) 6884-7888
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Fort Siloso
Stop by Fort Siloso and be transported to a different time. A relic from World War II
(WWII), this is Singapore’s only preserved coastal fort.
Website:
http://www.fortsiloso.com/
Address:
33 Allanbrooke Road
Sentosa
General Enquiries: (65) 6275 0388
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YMCA Singapore
The original YMCA building, which was demolished to make way for the current
YMCA, was used as a headquarters for the Japanese Military Police, the much
feared Kempeitai during the Japanese Occupation of Singapore. Opened in 1911,
the distinctive Art Deco YMCA building was the site of interrogation and torture of ...
Website:
www.ymca.org.sg
Address:
One Orchard Road
General Enquiries: (65) 6336 6000
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Battle Box
A bomb-proof complex that is capable of recycling its own air supply, you’ll be
surrounded by sounds of bombing as you explore the Battle Box’s 22 chambers with
your guide.
Website:
http://www.legendsfortcanning.com/fortcanning/battlebox.htm
Address:
2 Cox Terrace
General Enquiries: (65) 6333 0510
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YMCA Singapore
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Battle Box
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Fort Canning Park
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TWG Tea
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Fort Canning Park
Situated near the bustling Orchard Road shopping district, Fort Canning Park is a
historical centre, a venue for performances and concerts, and a location where you
can enjoy nature.
Website:
Your Notes
Address:
http://www.nparks.gov.sg/cms/index.php?
option=com_visitorsguide&task=parks&id=16&Itemid=73
Bounded by Hill Street; Canning Rise; Clemenceau Avenue and River Valley Road
General Enquiries: (65) 6332 1200
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TWG Tea
TWG Tea established its first salon and boutique in 2008 at Republic Plaza, featuring
over 250 teas in its cosy European-style tea room. Its second outlet at ION Orchard
consists of a tea salon, a retail boutique and a patisserie counter, all within a
specially crafted curved glass wall. The centrepiece for the Tea Salon and Boutiqu...
Website:
not available
Address:
TWG Tea Salon & BoutiqueION Shopping Mall 2 Orchard Turn #02 - 21
General Enquiries: (65) 6735 1837
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Day 3
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St Andrew's Cathedral
It’s no wonder why St Andrew’s Cathedral is one of Singapore’s most treasured
works of architecture. Gazetted as a national monument on 1973, you’ll stand in awe
at its majestic facade, with extended pinnacles and a glossy white exterior.
Website:
http://www.livingstreams.org.sg/sac/
Address:
11 St Andrew’s Rd
General Enquiries: (65) 6337 6104
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Singapore City Hall
City Hall at St Andrew's Road was originally known as the Municipal Building when it
was completed in 1929. It was renamed in 1951 and thereafter housed various
government bodies before it became home to the Singapore judiciary in 1987.
Website:
http://www.galleryhotel.com.sg
Address:
3 Saint Andrew's Road
General Enquiries: not available
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St Andrew's Cathedral
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Indian National Army Monument
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Singapore City Hall
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Cenotaph
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Padang
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Civilian War Memorial
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Lim Bo Seng Memorial
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Marina Bay Sands® Hotel and Sands
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Padang
The Esplanade is a long open stretch of field, originally by the sea, located in the
downtown core of the Central Region. Sitting on the left bank of the Singapore River,
it was originally called the Padang, which is Malay for field or open ground.
Website:
not available
Address:
Padang Singapore
General Enquiries: not available
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Lim Bo Seng Memorial
Major-General Lim Bo Seng alias Tan Choon Lim was a prominent Hokkien
businessman who undertook active leadership in anti-Japanese activities during
World War II and is recognised as a local war hero.
Website:
not available
Address:
Lim Bo Seng Memorial Singapore
General Enquiries: not available
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Indian National Army Monument
Located within the Esplanade Park, the Indian National Army Monument was erected
in 1995 in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II and is
part of a series of 11 World War II sites in Singapore.
Website:
not available
Address:
Esplanade Park Singapore
General Enquiries: not available
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Cenotaph
The Cenotaph located along Connaught Drive at the Esplanade, facing the old
Courthouse, was unveiled on 31 March 1922 by his Royal Highness the Prince of
Wales, Edward VIII. It was erected as a memorial in honour of the 124 Singapore
men who died in action during World War I (1914-1918).
Website:
not available
Address:
Cenotaph Singapore
General Enquiries: not available
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Civilian War Memorial
Fondly referred to as “The Chopsticks”, the Civilian War Memorial stands tall in the
Civic District, and makes for picture-perfect opportunities.
Website:
not available
Address:
War Memorial Park Beach Road
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Changi Museum
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East Coast Park
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Selarang Camp
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COAST @ 1 Twenty Six
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Changi Prison
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Changi Beach
Your Notes
General Enquiries: not available
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Marina Bay Sands® Hotel and Sands SkyPark®
Singapore’s newest entertainment destination, the Marina Bay Sands® Hotel offers
luxury accommodation, shopping, dining, world class entertainment, and convention
& exhibition facilities.
Website:
Address:
10 Bayfront Avenue
General Enquiries: not available
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Changi Museum
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East Coast Park
The Japanese interred the Allied prisoners of war at the now-demolished Changi
Prison. Sign up for a Battlefield Tour to discover more about the fall of Singapore in
WWII. The museum also serves as an important educational institution.
The city’s most popular stretch of beach always buzzes with activity – even when it’s
not playing host to the wide spectrum of sporting events that grace its shores
regularly, like the Singapore Marathon and Xtreme Championship.
Website:
http://www.changimuseum.com
Website:
http://www.nparks.gov.sg
Address:
1000 Upper Changi Rd North
Address:
Along East Coast Parkway and East Coast Park Service Road (Bedok)
General Enquiries: (65) 6214 2451
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Selarang Camp
General Enquiries: not available
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COAST @ 1 Twenty Six
Selarang Camp was built between 1936 and 1938 to house an infantry battalion.
During the Japanese Occupation, it was used by the Japanese Imperial Army to
house Australian POWs.
Live bands perform on Tuesdays and Wednesday nights, while a DJ takes the stage
on Fridays and Saturdays with a mixture of disco, funk and jazz beats.
Website:
not available
Website:
http://www.1-twentysix.com/
Address:
1 Selarang Ring Road
Address:
Playground @ Big Splash
General Enquiries: not available
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902 East Coast Parkway
#01-26
General Enquiries: (65) 6348 2126
Changi Prison
The Changi Murals Chapel, otherwise known as St Luke's Chapel, was a source of
comfort and focal point of social activities for Allied prisoners-of-war in Changi during
the Second World War. It was located in the "Dysentery Wing" of military barracks in
Changi and held the famous Changi Murals painted by Stanley Warren.
Website:
not available
Address:
11 Jalan Awan
General Enquiries: not available
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Changi Beach
Changi is an estate that is located at the easternmost end of Singapore. The estate
has interesting landmarks including Changi Village, Changi Prison and Changi
International Airport with Changi Point at the heart of the Changi area.
Website:
not available
Address:
Changi Beach Singapore
General Enquiries: not available
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Day 5
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Hanabi
Since its opening in 2004, Hanabi (meaning “fireworks”) Japanese Restaurant has
since evolved into a popular family restaurant known for its extensive and affordable
ala-carte buffet.
Website:
http://www.hanabi.com.sg
Address:
King’s Arcade 559 Bukit Timah Rd #01-03
General Enquiries: (65) 6465 5525
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The Japanese Cemetery Park
The Japanese Cemetery Park is a cemetery and park in Hougang, Singapore. It is
the largest Japanese cemetery in South East Asia at 29,359 square metres,
consisting of 910 tombstones that contain the remains of members of the Japanese
community in Singapore, including young Japanese prostitutes, civilians, soldiers a...
Website:
not available
Address:
22 Chuan Hoe Avenue
General Enquiries: (65) 6468 0066
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Hanabi
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Memories at Ford Factory
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The Japanese Cemetery Park
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Bukit Batok Nature Park
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Kranji War Memorial
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Kranji Countryside
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Kranji War Memorial
On your visit here at the Kranji War Memorial, you’ll see the war graves, the state
cemetery, the memorial walls and the military graves.
Website:
not available
Address:
9 Woodlands Road
General Enquiries: not available
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Kranji Countryside
Spend half a day exploring the Kranji Countryside and have a taste of farm living
here in Singapore. While you’re visiting, you might also like to buy and taste a
number of tasty delicacies that come straight from the farms.
Website:
http://www.kranjicountryside.com/
Address:
Kranji
General Enquiries: not available
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Memories at Ford Factory
A former automotive assembly plant, this quaint art deco building was the site of the
British surrender to the Japanese on 15 February 1942. Stop by here to view relics,
photographs, and learn more about Singapore’s past.
Website:
http://www.s1942.org.sg
Address:
351 Upper Bukit Timah Rd
General Enquiries: (65) 6462 6724
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Bukit Batok Nature Park
Popular with nature lovers and runners, the Bukit Batok Nature Park offers
meandering paths through the scenic forest. As you walk along the footpaths, you’ll
reach look-out points – some reaching more than 10 storeys high – all of which
provide breathtaking views of the surrounding areas.
Website:
http://www.nparks.gov.sg
Address:
Bukit Batok East Avenue 2
General Enquiries: (65) 6736 2000
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