Singapore River

Buses: SBS 82, 97, 100, 107, 13( 131, 162. Tbs 167, 700
Nearest MRT station: Raffles Plac Clarke Quay

This river that runs through the city used to be the lifeline of Singapore. It was where the first immigrants eked out a meagre living and helped transform Singapore from an obscure fishing village to a great seaport.

Soak in the tranquil ambience of the riverside when you visit the Merlion Park, located at the river mouth, or at the Landing Site of Raffles located behind Parliament House. Visit the oldest mosque on the island - the Omar Kampong Melaka Mosque or the interesting Taoist Tan Si Chong Su Temple or simply wander through the Asian Civilisations Museum at Empress Place to learn more about the region's heritage. Then, when it's cooler in the evening, enjoy a beer or a sumptuous meal at one of the many restaurants at Boat Quay (the first section of the river) or the tranquil atmosphere of Robertson Quay a little further down. Enjoy browsing at the shops located within the restored warehouses at Clarke Quay and dance the night away in a club at One Fullerton, next to the Merlion!

Best time to visit: In the morning for riverside attractions and in the evening for a meal or visit to Boat Quay and Clarke Quay.

Civic District Attractions
Arts House
City Hall Padang
Raffles Hotel
Raffles Landing Site
Supreme Court