Singapore Merlion

Singapore

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February 16th 2009
So, we arrived in Singapore, and stayed at the Pan Pacific. It was hot and humid and exhausting. We visited Thian Temple, The Botanical Gardens, saw the Merlion, and had dinner at the Pan Pacific's signature restaurant on the 37th Floor !! We visited Chinatown and Little India. Changi Airport is the most amazing place with a Butterfly garden, and Koi carp and enough stuff going on to keep ... read more

Asia » Singapore » Commonwealth

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Singapore was founded as a British trading colony in 1819. It joined the Malaysian Federation in 1963 but separated two years later and became independent. It subsequently became one of the world's most prosperous countries with strong international ... ... read more