Foo Hai Ch'an Monastery ~ Immaculate Shrine of 1000 armed Quan Yin

87 Geylang East Ave 2 
Singapore 389753

Singapore may be small in size but you can find almost everything in here. They have tons of loads to offer that is worth to deal with. If you want panoramic view of Singapore’s skyscraper, go to marina bay; if you love nature, visit Singapore Zoo; if you like entertainment, stop by to Universal Studious; and if you love night life, indulge yourself to St. James Power Station just near to Vivo City. These are just examples of so many attractions that you can take pleasure in while in Singapore but behind everything, it is also home to different religious beliefs and practices just in case you want to experience inner peace. 

Balong took this pic just outside of the monastery showing the Simsville Condo as the backdrop of SG MRT.

Singapore has a diverse religious beliefs and practices due to varied cultural mix of people originating from various countries. Most of the major religious denominations do exists in here but comparing to other nations they all live in harmony.

The statue of 'Agyo'.

While planning for our trip to Singapore, one of our top priority is to visit some of the temples. I am always fascinated with religion that is why ‘Foo hai Ch’an Monastery’ comes to our mind first. Aside from it’s the closest shrine we can get into from our hotel, ‘Sri Sivan Temple’ which is just beside the monastery boast our interest as well.

Statue of 'Angyo'.

Both temples are located in Geylang, recognized as the famous ‘red light district’. Please don’t get off with the word ‘red light’ because when we visit the vicinity it seems far from the norm.  Well, I don’t know really what usually happen at night but that is not our concern as our main purpose is to visit solely this monastery.

Informations about the two pairs of 'Heng Ha Dharma Protectors' just in the entrance.

We traveled early morning via MRT from Kallang (EW10) to Paya Lebar (EW8) station in order not to compete with other commuters. We took our breakfast just outside of EW8 station and headed directly to the area. Before going to the monastery, we pay a visit to 'Sri Sivan Temple' first and spent more than 30 minutes to witness the intricate design of the temple. I was trying to convince Balong to go inside but he refused to do so as he was preoccupied taking shots that surround the vicinity.

Facade of Foo Hai Ch'an Monastery. Thanks to the woman who cleans the large insence burner because she permitted us to get in.

Our experience in Sri Sivan Temple is so serene and so memorable since it is our first time to witness a Hindu Temple for real. So colorful and conspicuous that even from afar you’ll see how unique and distinct the temple is with shades of fuchsia and cream. At the backdrop, three towers are designed with sculptures of Shiva, Ganesh and other deities meticulously amassed in each tower. Each column and each wall of the temple is artfully designed with figures of gods and goddesses for the delight of the devotees. I wanted to stay for a while to witness a ceremony but we were too early for the rituals. 

The beauty of bonsai plant located just in the main gate.

After few minutes of witnessing the conspicuous beauty of Sri Sivan Temple, we leave and visit the monastery of ‘Foo Hai Ch’an’ which is situated opposite to the temple. At first, we were so hesitant to go in because no one is around but the main gate is open and seems inviting. Thanks God because there is a woman cleaning the large incense burner in the entrance and I confidently ask permission if it’s ok to visit each corner of the place. With her smile that signifies ‘yes’ lightens me up and I picked Balong in the gate as he was still busy taking snaps of the outside view.

Another bonsai plant at the back of 'Angyo' sculpture.

At the entrance, two pairs of wrath-filled and muscular guardians which named ‘Heng Ha Dharma Protectors or Guhyapada’ are standing on the opposite sides of the main gate. It’s the first time I saw such figures because usually two lions are always present in any Chinese establishments. As per information in the signage, they are pair of protectors that guards any Buddhist temples. It’s a manifestation of the ‘Bodhisattva Vajrapani’ protector deity and the oldest and most powerful of the 'Mahayana' pantheon. They traveled with the historical Buddha to protect cherished values and beliefs against evil.

Bonsai at the corner most part of the vicinity.

The left statue is called ‘Agyo’ and has his mouth open, representing the vocalization of the first grapheme of ‘Sanskrit Devanagari’ which is pronounced ‘a’ and signifies ‘birth of life’. The right statue is called ‘Ungyo’, and has his mouth is closed, representing the vocalization of the last grapheme of ‘Devanagari’ which is pronounced ‘un’ or ‘um’ meaning ‘death’. These ‘Dharma Protectors’ fierce and threatening appearance symbolizes to ward off evil spirits and keel the temple ground free from demons and thieves. Although Buddhism was a pacifist religion, these two figures were contradictory to this doctrine. They justified the use of violence in order to protect Buddha and his followers.

Foo Hai Ch'an Monastery was officially opened on 24th of October, 2004.

After reading the significance of ‘Heng Ha Dharma Protectors’, we entered at the front yard and was captivated by the beauty of many ‘bonsai plants’ that were arranged meticulously within the area. They were carefully cultivated that adds beauty to the surroundings. Seeing these miniature trees reminds me when I was in high school as I even tried making bonsai as a school project. Unfortunately, the design is not what I expected because it grows bigger everyday (ahahaha!). We’ve seen as well two little orange trees  (or perhaps citrus trees) just below the large incense burner loaded with fresh fruits. They were embellish with ribbons and just don’t know what it signifies but was wondering these trees seems bonsai but yet filled with fruits (awesome!).  

The gong/bell  pagoda located at the right side of the shrine.

Before stepping the stairs to the main shrine, we were in doubt if we will take off our shoes right away or wait until we arrived at the main lobby. Apparently, when we saw the lady who is cleaning the large incense burner still wearing her slippers; thus, we decided to wear it until we reached the main entrance hall. The reason why we were hesitant is because it's always customary to remove/leave your shoes outside of a temple.

The drum pagoda located at the left side of the building.

Just before entering the shrine, we found an exposed huge drum and a gong/bell located in the fascia of the main sanctuary. It hangs separately from a roof; the drum pagoda on the left and the gong pagoda on the right. In any temple, it is considered as one of the most important Dharma instrument used to gather everyone to announce the precepts, meal times, Dharma talks, etc.

The large incense burner on your way in.

The ringing of the bell before prayer time is used to give sound for keeping evil forces away. It is not just an ordinary bell; it produces sharp but lasting sounds in echo mode, good enough to touch your seven healing centers in your body. It is pleasant to God and help drowned worshipers from any inauspicious or irrelevant noises and comments that might disturb or distract in their devotional ardor, concentration and inner peace.

The temple is so serene, but before we started snapping pictures inside, I asked permission again if it's ok to do so. I guess I already asked 3 permissions, as a sign of respect you know. No one is around within the main hall except for one devotee praying in the corner. In order not to disturb him, we took pics silently and turn off the flash of our camera.

Chinese characters written in all columns of the shrine.

The main prayer hall is just stunning! The place is pristine that you can even see yourself in the tiles of the floor. It is very ornate and the intricate wooden ceiling is so detailed. Lots of Chinese scripts too in gold signage written vertically at each columns. Even the wooden doors that divide the main prayer area from the outside is very impressive and very fancy to say the least.

The beautiful and pristine temple of Quan Yin Bodhisattva.

But seeing for the first time the astounding 9.9 meter tall statue of ‘Quan Yin’ or ‘The Goddess of Mercy and Compassion’ is truly unexplainable. Her name literally means ‘she hears the cried of the world’’ and a manifestation of the Divine Mother and serves mankind in much the same way as Mother Mary. 

The main prayer hall of 1000 armed Goddess of Mercy and Compassion.

She was meticulously sculpted and her radiant body is adorned with all kinds of jeweled ornaments. She is immaculately beautiful, her smile is captivating, and her aura is so calm. She's the patron saint of women, fishermen, sailors, merchants, craftsmen and children among many others. The sculpture is called, ‘1000 Armed Quan Yin’ because she can protect so many people at one time. There is a peaceful eye in the palm of each hands and holds symbolic objects as well.

Figures located just at the top of the front door of the temple.

The large incense burner on our way out.

She has 11 faces on her head because she is a ‘bodhisattva’, a being of wisdom destined to become a Buddha. She has taken the vow of a ‘bodhisattva’ to save all beings from suffering by forgoing the final state of Buddhahood. Devotee can pray to her not only for comfort, healing, guidance and succor but also for mercy, compassion, and forgiveness. She shows through the flame of forgiveness how to free all the hardness of heart and teaches to have compassion for all. She comes as the Mother to dispel all illusion.

Is it citrus or orange tree?

There are numerous symbols and religious objects/figures here but unfortunately neither Balong nor I can read Chinese characters; that is why, the least we can do is to feed our camera with shots. Right after we checked each corners of the main prayer hall, we said our thanks to 'Quan Yin' and left to visit the Buddha Relics Pagoda that host the Buddha's relics at the top level.

The 5 storey Buddah Relic Pagoda just beside the shrine where it host the Buddha's relic at the top level.

Comparing to the beauty of the 7^th storey “Ru Yun T’a’ in ‘Chinese Garden’, this is a much smaller as this is only consist of 5 storey building but equally impressive in terms of structure and appearance. I don’t know if you are allowed to go at the top but there are stairs which is visible outside that will lead you there. The facade is decorated with two lion sculptures and a much smaller incense burner.

I am always fascinated with the beauty of pagoda. It's simplicity yet so stunning at its best.

Our trip to ‘Foo Hai Ch’an Monastery” is one experience not to forget, I maybe born Catholic but being in here gives us that peaceful feeling which is inexplicable. It brings  a lot of serenity that if you carrying a lot of stress and problems seems so easy to deal with. We’re privilege and thankful to include this trip in our itinerary or else we feel gutted if we missed this out. There are still so many known temples in Singapore but we will include that next time then. 

The entrance of the pagoda where the 'Bodhi Tree' just behind reminds Buddha's enlightenment.

As an advice better come early around 8am. I don’t know exactly what time is their rituals but when we visited the temple no one is around; thus, it give us ample time to visit each corner of the monastery without disturbing other devotees. 

These two sculptures of lion greeted us when we reached at the vicinity, they serves as the guard of the pagoda.

I have to admit we were intimidated at first to get in but asking a simple permission is the first thing you can do.  Don't be ashamed to ask, be nice. Follow some basic rules of etiquette to ensure that you don’t accidentally offend someone. Turn off your mobile phones, lower your voice, remove your shoes or caps, wear something modest (no shorts please), respect their beliefs and everything that surrounds you, never touch anything unless you are told to do so. Don't point your finger either because that is considered extremely rude.

The statue of Buddha inside the pagoda, on the left is the stairs that leads you to the top.

There are lots of things we learned from this trip, aside its depth history, and impressive architecture and carved effigy, temples as a whole are wonders to explore. Wandering the temple while lost in your thoughts is a memorable experience no matter your religious preferences are. Everybody is welcome whenever the temple is open, though it continues to be used as a house of worship; hence, there’s no cost for entry, but a respectful attitude is a must.

The tablet located just in the corner of pagoda.

So there you go, that is our story when we visited the holy shrine of 'The Goddess of Mercy and Compassion, Quan Yin'. 

Have a great beautiful day/night everyone.

Enan signing off.

Cheeerrrrrrrriiooosss..

:)

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Merlion Park ~ well-knowed tourist icon of Singapore

One Fullerton 
Singapore 049213

Singapore is internationally recognized as a garden city where nature and manmade landscape goes along harmoniously. Your visit to South East Asia is incomplete if Singapore is not on your bucket list as this country maybe small, yet there are so many things you can do in here. We only stayed for 7 days; however, it was a complete and very well planned itinerary as we visited successfully most of the tourist spot we intended to.

View of Merlion Park surrounded by stunning skyline.

If we talked about Singapore, pretty sure first thing that comes to mind is of course the infamous icon of ‘merlion’. Well, you never had been here if you haven’t seen for real this proud statue that’s well-known as a tourist trademark of this lion city.  Lion’s probably never lived here unless you go to their pristinely maintained animal sanctuary in Mandai Lake where ‘Singapore Zoological Garden’ and Night Safari is located. The zoo is homed to white tigers, one of the most popular attractions they have because of their rarity and exceptional beauty. 

View of Singapore Central Business District from the double helix bridge.

Since the renowned merlion park is situated in the heart of marina bay, we spent one whole day in here starting from 9:00am until 8:00pm before we headed to Clark Quay for a drink night out. I am not really ‘a drinker’ but I don’t want to deprived Balong, Lemwuel, and Llowel to have a dose of alcohol, noh! (ahahaha!).

Tourists trying to have a piece of potong ice cream.

Most of the known tourist spot can be found mushrooming here which includes Art Science Museum, Esplanade Park, Asian Civilization Museum, Gardens by the Bay, Marina Barage, Sands Skypark, Singapore Flyer, The Art House, The Float, The Fullerton Heritage Gallery, the Helix, Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert hall, Youth Olympic Park and a lot more.

Uncle may I have a slice of durian flavor, pleaseeee .... :)

We would like to visit all these attractions but because of time constraints, we only resolute on spot that we can accommodate for a day. We started an early morning walk to ‘Fountain of Wealth’ in Suntec City, then a 30-minute flight of ‘The Flyer’ in Raffles Avenue at noon time, passing through the pedestrian of ‘Helix Bridge’ in Bayfrount Avenue and an afternoon ‘siesta’ in ‘Marina Bay Sands and Skypark (MBS)’. We wanted to stay in the ‘Public Observation Deck’ in the 57^th floor of MBS till sunset but there are no benches available to sit-on unless you'll order something in Ku De Ta restaurant. Sitting on the wooden floorboards is strictly prohibited too; thus, we decided to leave the tower and headed directly to Merlion Park.

Singapore Skyline from the Float at Marina Bay.

Merlion Park is situated at the mouth of Singapore River that connects with Marina Bay. From 'The Shoppe' of Marina Bay Sands, no need for you to hire a taxi or ride a bus as this spot is situated just opposite of the bay that can be travelled ‘on foot’ merely around 10 - 15 minutes. You will pass through the ‘double helix bridge’ where spectacular panoramic view of Singapore's skyscape that comprises the central business district is truly impeccable. The Merlion figure may be dwarfed from afar but this is a must-stop and not to be missed site for all visitors. This is the proud symbol of Singapore’s tourism board which the intricate design is so distinct and conspicuous. 

Close and closer to our main goal! The Merlion.

On our way to the park, we were too busy taking snaps of the vicinity and seen an ice cream push cart in the junction of Bay Front and Raffles Avenue. We stopped for a while and were curious how it differs from ‘sorbetes’ of the Philippines. Locally, they called this [‘potong' (cut) ice cream] where a block of ice cream are sliced around 1-inch thick and wrapped by either bread or wafer of your choice. There were already so many tourists from different nationalities surrounding the brightly colored parasol; thus, we queued as well. Chocolate, vanilla, sweet corn, yam, red bean, mango, durian, and lots more are available just in case you wanted to have a taste of tropical and classic flavours.

Balong at the underground bridge near Esplanade.

At first, I thought it was ‘Selecta’ (known ice cream brand in the Philippines) as the logo quite resembles, but I was mistaken as they named it ‘Wall’s’. We ordered durian, mango and vanilla that cost us SGD 1 each that is equivalent to P33.00 per slice. Quite expensive, huh? Well, to treat yourself a portion of frozen delight to fight one hot/humid afternoon, it's worth every penny. And know what the verdict comparing to 'sorbetes' in the Philippines? It taste absolutely the same, the difference is solely the price.

Crowd of tourists trying to have a picture with the 'Merlion'.

After almost an hour of wandering, at last we arrived at the archetypal symbol of Singapore the Merlion. The vicinity is already flocked with tourist from around the world and we need to wait for a few minutes just to have a nice view and background of the sculpture. 

Signage direction to Merlion park located in Fullerton Road.

This iconic structure represents the head of the lion and the body of the fish.  Its name Merlion is a combined word of ‘mer’ (sea) and lion which translates as 'singa' in Sanskrit. It is a mythical creature used as a mascot and national personifications of Singapore. The fish body signifies the humble past of the country when it was a fishing village called “Temasek” while the lion head represents the present Singapore's original name ~ Singapura: meaning Lion City. The Merlion is housed here in the 2,500 square meter park just opposite of Fullerton Hotel surrounded by humongous skyline of Marina Bay. 

Edwin Thumboo's poem on display beside the Merlion Statue.

While waiting for our turn to have a photo of the perpetually-regurgitating national icon, I took the camera from Balong and have panoramic shots of all the spots that surrounds the bay. Please don’t get confused with another replica of a much larger Merlion that resides in Sentosa Island; this Merlion is the original design that has been watching over Singapore River since 1972! The sculpture is 8.6 meters high and weighing around 70 tons and was designed by Alec Fraser-Brunner. Kwan Sai Kheong is the one who conceptualized this merlion where an endless jet of water sprouts from its jaws which was then created by Nah Seng in 1972.  There is a cub at the back that is around 2 meters high, but unfortunately it was under construction when we visit.

One of the river tour station is just beside the Merlion Park.

Locating this place wherever you maybe is very easy, take an MRT and get off at Raffles Place. Walk towards Fullerton hotel then cross the road and voila! You are in merlion park in about 5 minutes. This is an excellent place to just sit around and unwind. There is a long cemented podium to sit-on in the bay promenade should you want to have a chit chat just don't forget to bring a bag of chips and a bottle of drinks if you may. 

There are five merlion statues that are officially recognized by the Singapore Tourism board. 1) this original statue that face the marina bay, 2) the 2 meter cub behind the original statue, 3) the 37-meter tall replica in Sentosa, 4) the 3 meter tall glazed polymarble statue at Tourism court, and 5) the 3 meter tall polymarble statue on Mount Faber.

After few hours of wandering and as darkness about to set, we left the park and headed to our hotel for a power nap and getting ready for a night out in Clark Quay. So there you go, just in case you are in Singapore, this is a stopover not to forget. Happy traveling everyone!

Have a great day and night too.

Enan signing off..

Cheeeeeeerrrrrrrrrriooossss

SMILE :)

Sands Sky Park – a million dollar view of Singapore

10 Bayfrount Avenue

Singapore 018956

The stunning view of Singapore's Central Business District at the podium of Sands Skypark.

There is no question, Singapore is practically a small country but recognized as one of the best and remarkable cities around the world. If we talked about business, they have it all in here. When we talked about tourist destination, they have tons and tons to offer. We stayed in Singapore for almost a week and visited most of the known tourist spots here. It was tiring but an awesome vacation not to forget.

'The Shoppe' of Marina Bay Sands before we went to the Sands SkyPark..

We can't deny the fact that Singapore's cost of living is very high yet there are lots of areas in here which is absolutely free except for few exceptions of course. However, just try roaming around marina bay area, pretty sure you’ll be captivated and mesmerized by its astonishing manmade architecture without thinking about entrance fee. Marina bay is place where everything is at your reached, the Sands towers, the helix bridge, the flyer, the merlion park, the esplanade, and the sharp glasses that highrises across the harbor creating a truly beautiful skyscape. 

The lantern-like structure of the Chinese restaurant of Jin Shan.

Before we came to Singapore, Balong and I discussed which attractions to choose between ‘Sands SkyPark’ and ‘The Flyer’. Primarily, we decided to remove ‘Sands SkyPark’ from the list and go with ‘The Flyer’ since both spots comprise the bird’s eye view of the stunning Singapore’s signature skyline. However, when we arrived in ‘Marina Bay Sands (MBS)’, our planned changed as there were so many visitors interested to go up; thus, we think it over and we resolute to give it a try. We just don’t want to regret it later on and disappoint ourselves not experiencing it; therefore, we ended up seeing both attractions.

The 'Rising Forest' sculpture of Chongbin Zheng.

‘Marina Bay Sands SkyPark’ offers the best 360-degree panoramic view of whole Singapore and beyond. Paying a visit to this man-made marvel should be in your to do list once you arrived in Singapore which we doubted not to visit at first. It is an architectural masterpiece crowning the three hotel towers of MBS at 200 meters in the sky. It is also home to the ‘world’s largest public cantilever’ covering 1.2 hectare tropical oasis housing a public observatory deck.

Sands SkyPark Entrance.

Before we headed to the observation deck, we checked ‘The Shoppe’ in the vicinity first as most of the internationally known fashion brands such as Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Prada, and Channel to name a few, have luxury outlets in here. It maybe a playground for ultra-rich group but there are so many areas in here that you don’t need to spend a dime just to witness it. Exemplary sculptures made by famous artist around the world which they called ‘The Art Path’ are one of the examples wherein no amount of money is required to witness such figure.

Welcome to Sands Skypark of Marina Bay Sands.

The ‘Art Path’ is a collection of 7 large-scale art installation that is meticulously scattered within that adds beauty to the magnificent structural design of the building. ‘Rising Forest’’ by Chongbin Zheng is what I prefer the most because of its simplicity yet exceptional stature. The design is like series of large vases that occupies the main entrance hall of hotel tower 1, 2, and 3 and replicates as if you were passing into the world of giants (never been there but sorts of ~ hehehe!). This sculpture is a combination of contemporary and traditional ceramic art while incorporating trees in each huge pots that serves as canopies inside the building. Chinese Food Restaurant of 'Jin Shan' is one unique restaurant not to be missed too. The façade is a lantern-like design which has a distinct beauty of its own located just adjacent to ‘Rising Forest’.

Miniature view of Marina Bay Sands and SkyPark located at the lobby of Tower 3.

After wandering, we headed outside of Hotel Tower 3 as there is a specific ticketing counter for guest of the Sands SkyParks. For security reasons, you need to pass through a conveyor and hand over your belongings for checking. We were so excited of course because we wanted to know if the view here is much more beautiful than the flight experienced we had in ‘Singapore Flyer’.

The three tickets we bought that cost us a total of SGD 60.00.

We bought 3 tickets that cost SGD 20 per person (around P660.00 or USD 15.00 each) which provides one time access to the observation deck. There were around 6 person in-charge in the ticketing area that’s why issuing of tickets is fast and convenient. As per brochure, they have three guided tours available everyday at 10am, 2pm, and 9pm; however, we decided to go on our own as we were late for 2:00pm and too early for 9:00pm. The park is open on Monday to Thursday (9:30am to 10:30pm) and Friday to Saturday (9:30am to 11:00pm).

View of the SkyPark just in the entrance of the 57th floor.

On our way to the top, an accommodating security guard helped us out and it goes straight to the 57^th floor. I am really afraid of heights but since we would like to get a taste of high life by viewing the Singapore from above, everything seems normal but going to the edge is a ‘no no’ for me or else I’ll faint (ahahaha!).

Sands SkyPark Observation Deck (Ku De Ta Restaurant at the top)

The large wooden observation decked can hold 900 people and is around the size of 2 1/2 basketball courts combined. There is no obstruction at all as only sheet of glass and few wires separate you from the scenery. Singapore’s financial district, Boat Quay, Marina Barage, Esplanade, Merlion, The Flyer, Singapore Free Port, Gardens by the Bay, Sentosa, and a lot more are visible even the islands of Batam in Indonesia. From here, you will realize how small Singapore really is, you can almost see the four corners that comprises this small yet amazing country.

View of the infinity pool (world's largest and highest infinity-edged swimming pool).

Please take note that the ‘observation deck guest’ have no access to the most talked-about facility; the 150-metre infinity-edged swimming pool which is considered as the ‘largest and the highest infinity pool in the world’. Should you want to try then be a hotel guest for a night that cost around SGD 400 for you to experience such; however, for budget conscious like we are maybe next time then (ahahaha!).

There is no obstruction at all just you and the scenery, hmmmmm a bit scary (ahahaha!)

Light refreshments is available here too if  you wanted to have some snacks while enjoying the view, the downside is that it is quite expensive so better bring a bottle of drinks and chips if you may as you can stay at the top as much as you want.

The distinct view of Esplanade ~ Theaters by the Bay.

Balong trying to capture the view of Marina Barage and Gardens by the Bay construction.

Using tripod and opening up an umbrella is not allowed either. There is no bench available here too so expect lots of standing ‘ovation’ (ahahaha!). It is also closed when the weather is bad; however, it is equipped with sophisticated weather forecast technology that will alert incoming weather patterns, including possible thunder storms. 

Singapore Flyer, Kallang River from Sands SkyPark.

The Worlds First Double Helix Bridge.

There is a photo booth in the lobby of 57^th floor just in case you're interested to have a momento of your visit. An official photographer took a picture of us earlier; thus, we bought the item for SGD 45 with leader jacket.

The view of the first and only Louie Vuitton Island Maison in South East Asia. 

We spent more than an hour in here, there is no greater feeling like standing at the top of the world. You get a fantastic bird's eye view from this place and standing up on the roof of this amazing architectural piece is a great feeling in itself. We’re glad we did it and would have felt really gutted if we’d missed out. Personally, I would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting Singapore, it might all be over pretty quickly but it's still worth it!

Beauty of Singapore's City Landscape.

Comparing to Singapore Flyer, they both have the best view of Singapore Skyline that is the fact but there are minor things to consider just in case you’re in doubt which attractions to choose. With regards to prices, the SkyPark cost SGD 20 while ‘the flyer’ is SGD 29.50. In terms of structure, the flyer maybe considered as the ‘world’s largest observation wheel’ but way too small comparing to the SkyPark; however, the flyer offers a rotating 360 degree view for 30 minutes while in the SkyPark has a fixed view of Singapore for unlimited time.

View of Marina Bay Floating Platform, the passage of Formula 1 series.

So there you go, hope you like what I posted. Just in case you’re still in doubts which spot to pick better try both attractions then. I assure you, both spot is an awesome experience not to forget and worth every penny!

One of the signage of the SkyPark.

The infamous iconic structure in the middle of Marina Bay, 'The Merlion Park' is up next. 

The icon of Singapore, the 'Merlion'

Have a great day/night everyone.

Enan signing off.

Cheeriiooosssssssssssss

:)