Top holiday attractions Sentosa island in Singapore? Built by the brothers who invented Tiger Balm, Haw Par Villa was built as a way for parents to teach their children about morality through Chinese mythology. Although some of the statues are looking worse for wear these days, it’s well worth a trip to see these bizarre and nightmarish life-sized dioramas. Note that the 10 Courts of Hell are quite graphic and may be frightening to small children. The Singapore Botanic Gardens first opened in 1859, making them one of Singapore’s oldest parks and explaining how such a large complex came to exist in the middle of the busy city-state. The park is home to over 10,000 species of plants, and it is one of the premier orchid research and breeding centres in the world. With relatively quiet grounds, the park is also home to a veritable host of jungle creatures, including three-foot long monitor lizards – but don’t worry, they are quite harmless to people as long as they are not antagonised.
Join us complementary tour of the perfumery where you get to know about Singapore history and flora up close. This tour starts at fixed time, few times a day. Also, consider a self-guided Augmented Tour and Digitised perfume making experience! We often have deals with partner hotels and other Sentosa attractions. Call your concierge to find out about the available discounts. Sentosa is covered with secondary rainforest and of course houses the most amazing flora, much of which is native. It is also the place where Singapore’s only dinosaur footprint was discovered. ?Our perfumery exhibits and tours are designed to appreciate the heritage & history of perfumery in a very Singaporean context, with special focus on Orchids & Sentosa’s plants.
First impressions are very important especially when presenting a gift to an acquaintance. Studies have actually shown that there are only seven seconds to make a strong impression with someone that you barely know. So better get something unique rather than an old mug that will probably be hidden at the back of the cupboard. A bottle of a loved one or a close friend’s favorite scent is one of the most endearing gifts you can gift. It will be a meaningful present especially if they collect different types of scents and perfumes. Find additional information on best attraction Sentosa.
Built in 1894, Lau Pa Sat, once a wet market, is now a popular and atmospheric hawker centre. This historic building was built with Victorian filigree cast-iron and is located in the heart of Singapore’s business area. At lunchtime, it’s full of office workers, whereas, by night, the street is closed and the many food stalls serve plenty of local favourite dishes. Also known as Telok Ayer Market, standout dishes at Lau Pa Sat include sticks of tasty satay chicken with peanut dipping sauce and grilled stingray, covered in a spicy sambal sauce.
If you’ve just got off the plane, don’t have to leave the airport just yet! Entertain yourself at the latest lifestyle concept, Jewel Changi Airport. This majestic dome is home to over 280 dining and retail outlets, with some open around the clock – think dining at ungodly hours at American fast-food chain A&W or food court Five Spice, or killing a couple of hours with a movie at 24-hour Shaw Theatres. You can also catch the hourly light and sound show at the HSBC Rain Vortex, the mall’s 40m-tall indoor waterfall, from 7.30pm to midnight.
Besides the orchid-inspired scents, Singapore Memories has also revived a range of old and heritage perfumes from Singapore’s past like the award-winning Singapore Girl! This will definitely be a meaningful souvenir to remind you of Singapore back in your home country. With a total of 38 different variants of perfumes and room fragrances, you’ll definitely find a scent that suits you! Other gifts suggestion: Instant Singaporean meals (from various supermarkets): Craving for halal Hainanese Chicken Rice or Laksa? There are many varieties of instant meals in Singapore. Some come in the form of instant noodles or ready-to-eat meals. They range from unique Singaporean dishes such as Singaporean Chilli Crab to common ones such as Laksa and Chicken Rice. If you are into cooking your own Singapore meals, there are those which come in paste or powder form. Dancing Chef and Prima Taste are just two of the many brands of instant meals, which can be found in the many supermarkets in Singapore. Just follow the instructions on the packets, add your own ingredients and you can enjoy Singapore meals back home! P.S. We found the packets above at Mustafa Centre – click here for a one-stop guide to this amazing 24-hour supermarket!
Available for both gender: Such miniature perfumes are available for both the genders hence you can easily buy them and distribute among workers and associates of your company. Often companies have to put in a lot of thoughts into finding that genderless gifts which can be used by everyone alike. This Miniature perfume set gives you that opportunity without much hassle. This plant was sacred to the Native Americans. It’s often braided before it dries, which is how you will find it for purchase. Sweetgrass has a light, sweet scent when burnt and is often used in conjunction with sage. After sage has chased out bad energy, sweetgrass attracts positive energy into the space. It is good for cleansing sacred space and is burned by many during prayers. Frankincense is the dried resin of an African tree. Once prized equally with myrrh and gold, it’s used in meditation and healing. This herb has a long history, especially known for cleansing and protecting the soul. I have heard of it being used to help ease the transition into death when it’s necessary for someone to let go. Read extra info at Scentopia.