Mount Faber ParkMount Faber Park

Mount Faber park stands at 106 metres above sea level. Being Singapore’s second highest hill, it is one of the oldest parks in Singapore. Commonly known as a popular tourist destination, it offer visitors and the locals a host of activities. There are look-out points, a mural wall depicting scenes of local history and it is home to one of the four Merlion sites in Singapore. To the locals it is also best known for being one of the romantic places that couples would like to go to. It provides a good environment for progressive jogs and healthy hiking up to the peak. The surrounding natural fresh air refreshes your mind and the scenery at top is amazing. In the evenings by climbing to the highest point, you will surely marvel at the colourful sight of the Singapore metropolis. If you are an adventurous nature lover, go the extra mile by exploring parts of Mount Faber which are connected to Henderson Waves, to Telok Blangah Hill Park and then to Kent Ridge. Do bring along some hot drinks as things can get a little cold in the morning and there are no available shops in the morning hours. Once the sun is up, the harbour view is magnificent. For shutterbug, happy shooting! You also have another choice by taking a cable car from Mount Faber to Sentosa Island and enjoy the stunning view of the horizon from above.

How to get there:
Car: Of you are coming by car, it’s recommended to park along the Mount Faber Loop. From there, you can take a scenic walk up to the Faber Peak.

MRT: The nearest MRT station is the Harbour Front station. From there, visitors can choose one of many ways to get to Mount Faber. Visitors can choose to take the cable car from the Jewel Cable Car Station at the 15th floor of Harbour Front Tower Two. Cable car tickets are available for sale at the Harbour Front Tower Two ground floor.

Bus: Alternatively, visitors can take bus service 409 from Harbour Front Bus Interchange which goes up the Mount Faber Road to The Jewel Box. This loop service runs at 30 minutes intervals and is available only on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays from noon to 9 pm Visitors can also choose to explore Mount Faber by foot starting from the bottom of the hill.

There are several footpaths around the park where you can start your journey:

• Near the bus stop at Henderson Road – Bus 124, 131, 145, 176, 273, 408

• Near the bus-stop along Telok Blangah Way – Bus 124, 131, 195, 272

• From the stairways along Telok Blangah Rise – Bus 272

November 27, 2017December 1, 2017

Luzhou Laojiao Aged Pits

The things that are truly valuable will not be buried in the sands of time. Instead, they become the precious Cultural Heritages in history. There are more than 10,000 of the pits scattered throughout Luzhou with some aged pits that are more than 1,000 hundred years old. Luzhou Laojiao pits have had 400 years of history, its value of cultural relics is comparable to Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing. In addition, it has even been recorded in the Guinness Book of Records as the World Cultural Heritage.

November 27, 2017

Tampines 1 – Daiso

When you enter the Tampines 1 Daiso store, remember to grab a basket because you just never know what you will find in there. Every corner turn reveals something new. The Daiso store is so crowded every day. However, there is still a great deal of good finds if you are willing to brave the crowd. You can find many made-in-Japan products and some made-in-China products as well. With every item going at $2, you will not going to burst your pockets even if you have one basket full of merchandise. It is tough to dislike Daiso when everything here goes for just $2! They sell an impressive range of products. One can find clothes (mainly socks, underwear, hats, gloves and scarves), household goods, cosmetics etc. All these are categorized under Kitchen, Living, Bath & Toiletries, Cosmetics, Stationary, Interior, Fashion, Gift & Seasonal Goods, Toys & Party goods, Gardening, Implement, Electrical accessories, Foods and Japanese Goods; the available categories are impressive. According to their own information they carry over 70,000 products and 99% of it are developed in-house and they have around 500 new products each month. Daiso is just for everyone and anyone. It is one of those places that is great for buying singular items that you might want to dispose of after a single use like socks or a mini pot for camping trips. Daiso is also a great place to shop for presentable gifts if you are on a tight budget.

Daiso is a perfect place if you are looking for something unique and affordable, especially when there is a party coming around the corner.

Tampines 1 – Daiso
10 Tampines Central 1#05-27 Tampines 1
Singapore 529536

Operating Hours : Monday to Sunday 10am-10pm

Website : http://www.daisosingapore.com.sg/