Marine Parade Things to Do

A modest construction comprising only a court and a shrine room, this was the first Chinese temple in Singapore. Erected in 1820, it was rebuilt in 1825 as a Shentoist (a combination of Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism) temple... more

Built in 1929, the Elgin Bridge was named after Lord Elgin, the then governor-general of India. Its purpose was to link the Chinese merchants on the southern side of the Singapore River to the Indian traders on the northern sid... more

The Read Bridge is located at the upstream end of the Singapore River, linking Clarke Quay on one side to Riverside Point on the other. The third bridge to be built on this spot, it was completed in 1931 and replaced an older b... more

Looking at the remarkable series of 112 pre-war homes and shop houses here, it is hard to imagine that this was once a nutmeg plantation. Hike up Emerald Hill Road to appreciate these exquisitely crafted buildings, built betwee... more

Standing tall at 31 meters in the compound of the Chinese High School is a clock tower built in the 1920s. Designed by the firm Swan and Maclaren, the late Victorian-style monument has symmetrical, full-height Ionic columns and... more

'Kindness begets kindness, evil begets evil'. This and other lessons are retold in this sprawling park that promises the unfolding of Chinese legends, folklore and Confucian ideology in an entertaining setting. Graphically port... more

This bridge with its elegant suspension struts is the third to be built and is the only suspension bridge in Singapore. Named after Major General Orfeur Cavenagh (Governor of the Straits Settlement, 1859-1867), it was construct... more

Go east and you will be delighted by what this attraction has to offer. Downtown East is a sprawling recreational resort where you can relax by the sea. Check into a cozy chalet for a weekend stay-over. Have a refreshing dip in... more

A very wealthy but generous merchant, Tan Kim Seng was the first Chinese magistrate in Singapore. His numerous contributions to the society include the suppression of the secret society riots in 1854 between the Cantonese and t... more

Near Cavenagh Bridge stands a prominent white obelisk resembling the Cleopatra Needle on London's Thames embankment. Designed by John Turnbull Thomson, it was built to commemorate the visit of the British Governor-General of In... more