CLARKE QUAY
 

Named after Sir Andrew Clarke, the Governor of the Straits Settlements from 1873 to 1875, Clarke Quay was given a facelift in 2006 and is now considered one of the hippest places to go for a grand night out.

       
 
 

The made-over Clarke Quay is now a vibrant hub that’s chock-a-block with hip and trendy restaurants, as well as pubs and bars, and nightclubs such as Ministry Of Sound. Here, you can catch a river taxi that takes you as far as Boat Quay and the Esplanade. Those who want to get an adrenaline rush can attempt the G-Max reverse bungee ride, which can take you through the air at speeds of up to 200 kilometres per hour!

 
 
 

Previously home to Singapore’s governors, Fort Canning Park is now a venue for rock concerts and festivals. This spot of greenery offers some natural respite from the hustle and bustle of the city, and is also the site of The Battle Box, which was the largest underground command centre of the British Malaya Command Headquarters during World War II.

 
       
 
 

Once a quiet sidekick to Clarke Quay across the road, it has since become a chic and arty area with a host of fine-dining restaurants and bars, and a theatre. Next door sits Mohamed Sultan Road with its numerous popular watering holes and restaurants.

SIA Boarding Pass Privileges available at Copthorne King’s Hotel.

 
 
 

Great World Amusement Park, a major part of the Singapore nightlife in the 1950s and 1960s, was located where Great World City shopping mall now stands. In this area that has long been a foodie’s haven, visit Zion Road Hawker Centre, known for its mouth-watering hawker fare, as well as other restaurants along River Valley Road. The popular Zouk club is also within walking distance.

SIA Boarding Pass Privileges available at Grand Copthorne Waterfront.

 
       
 
Last updated on 29 August 2008