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| Esplanade - Theatres on The Bay, Singapore |
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| Merlion Park, Fullerton Road, Singapore |
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| Marina Bay, Singapore |
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| Marina Bay by Night, Singapore |
Day 1 Sunday May 17 2026 (Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia & Singapore) - as 5 of us are residents of Subang Jaya & USJ, Petaling Jaya, Selangor hence it was convenient for our group to take the First Coach bus departing 07.15 from Subang Jaya to Star Vista, Singapore; after an almost 6 hours of bus journey (including a R & R stop & immigration clearance), we arrived in Star Vista Mall, Singapore at around 13.00 via the Malaysia-Singapore 2nd Link at Tuas Border checkpoint (arriving 12.30); after a lunch in Star Vista Mall, we checked into our hotel in Bras Basah & rested for 2 hours before venturing out to visit Albert Market & Food Centre & Bugis Street followed by a Metro train ride from Bugis > Esplanade & a visit to Marina Bay & Merlion Park; my last visit to Singapore was in Oct 2022 !
Travel itinerary: Subang Jaya, Selangor > Tuas Border Check Point, Singapore, approx 360km & a stopover (20 mins) in R & R Plus North-South Highway Stop at Pagoh (Johor)
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| First Coach Subang Jaya, Selangor > Tuas Check Point, Singapore (approx 360km) |
1) The start of our First Coach bus ride (Rm195 = US$48 round trip) from Digital Mall, Subang Parade, Petaling Jaya, Selangor (Malaysia) > Star Vistal Mall (Singapore) - bus journey approx. 5 hours 15 mins.
2) Refueling of petrol by First Coach at a Petron petrol station in suburban Selangor (5 minutes).
3) Stopover at a R & R Plus Highway Centre (Pagoh, Johor) - 20 minutes stopover for light refreshment & toilet break.
4) Countryside scenery along the North-South Highway, Peninsula Malaysia
5) Malaysia-Singapore 2nd Link - a 1.9km dual-three lane bridge that connects Tuas in northeast Singapore to Tanjung Kupang in Gelang Patah, southwest Johor, Peninsula Malaysia, lesser car & passenger traffic taking this 2nd Link Tuas entry to Singapore hence faster immigration clearance !
6) Arriving (12.30) in Star Vista Mall, Vista Exchange Gm, Singapore (bus journey approx 5 hours +)
7) Vegetarian lunch treat by my cousin Sung in Star Vaista Mall, Singapore
8) Metro train ride ((S$2.10) from Buona Vista station > Bras Basah for a hotel check-in, whereas my wife's group of 4 chose to take a Grab (S$27) from Star Vista Mall > Oxford Hotel, Bras Basah (approx 9km)
9) Hotel Accommodation (Singapore): my 3 nights stay in Oxford Hotel, 21, Queen Street, Singapore; room tariff @Rm350 = US$87 per night, 2 single beds, 230m from Bras Basah Metro station.
10) Walkabout in Bras Basah, Queen Street & Bugis Street for general sightseeing & light refreshment in Albert Food Centre.
11) Albert Centre, Singapore - a multi-storey market & food centre in Queen Street, Singapore.
12) Bugis Street, Singapore - located opposite the Albert Market & Food Centre, a tourist attraction for souvenirs, clothing, & food etc
13) Metro train ride (16.45) from Bugis station > Esplanade station to visit Marina Bay & Merlion Park, the 2 iconic landmarks in Singapore.
14) Arriving in Esplanade - Theatres on The Bay, Esplande Dr, Singapore, a performing arts centre located in the Downtown Core of Singapore near the mouth of the Singapore River.
15) Marina Bay, Singapore - a freshwater bay at the confluence of 4 rivers ie the Singapore River, Kallang River, Geylang River & Rochor River; built on reclaimed land, Marina Bay is located in the Central Area of Singapore surrounded by the perimeter of 4 other planning areas ie the Downtown Core, Marina East, Marina South & Straits View, the area surrounding the bay is also called Marin Bay, a 360ha extensio9n tot he adjacent Central Business District (CBD) & also the new downtown of Singapore; buildings here include Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands, Marina Bay Financial Centre, Asia Square, Teh Sail@Marina Bay & Marina One integrated mixed developments, one of the key focus areas by the Urban Redevelopment Authority, a must visit when in Singapore, very scenic especially at night !
16) Merlion Park, Fullerton Road, Singapore - a famous Singapore landmark & a major tourist attraction, located at One Fullerton, near the Central Business District (CBD), the Merlion is a mythical creature with a lion's head & a fish tail that is widely used as a mascot & national personification of Singapore.
17) Marina Bay by Night, Singapore - a starry starry night for our group of 6 & my brother Hong who guided us roaming the Marina Bay area.
18) One Fullerton, Singapore - a modern 2 storey seaside dining area (restaurants, bars & pubs) opened by The Fullerton Hotel located beside Marina Bay, diners could enjoy their time admiring the scenic view of the Singapore River, the city skyline & iconic landmarks like the Merlion & Marina Bay Sands
19) Fullerton Pavilion, Singapore
20) Clifford Pier, Singapore - a former pier located besides Collyer Quay at Marina Bay within the Downtown Core of the Central Area, Singapore, opened in 1933 & ceased operation in 2006; in 2008, the site was converted into a Chinese restaurant.
21) The Fullerton Hotel, Singapore - a leading heritage hotel in the heart of the Central Business District, a former post office building built in 1928, this upscale hotel overlooking the Singapore River is 2km from Marina Bay.
22) The Fullerton Bay Hotel, Singapore
23) The Fullerton Fountain, Singapore
25) Group dinner (a table of 4) in a Japanese restaurant chain in Marina Square Mall, Singapore - a treat from my brother Hong
26) Metro train ride from City Hall > Dhoby Ghaut (Interchange) > Bras Basah > Oxford Hotel (230m walk) - thus ending my group's Day 1 visit to Marina Bay / Merlion Park / Clifford Pier area.
