The Changi Airport is one of the famous landmarks in Singapore. It is known for its spiffy facilities like the 4 storey high slides, a 24/7 movie theatre and even a butterfly garden.

Just when we thought things couldn’t get any better, Changi Airport recently one-upped itself by unveiling Terminal 4. It also has many amazing features and aesthetics. One of them will be the heritage zone with digital theatre show, it is a row of Baroque and Rococo shophouse replicas showing a mini digital theatre show titled Peranakan Love. This reveals our rich local culture.

The other one will be the immersive wall where it is a giant LED screen which plays whimsical and wanderlust-inducing animations. T4 also has been equipped with high-tech facilities like automated check-in with facial recognition machines to ease and speed up the departure and arrival processes.

Changi Airport isn’t just an airport, it is a national treasure and visiting it is an experience in itself. So even if you aren’t jetting off for a vacation anytime soon, it will be fun to head down anyway to check out this spanking new airport terminal.

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

Our Tampines Hub

After three years of construction, the “Our Tampines Hub” was officially opened on Aug 6th 2017 (Sunday) by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. This is Singapore’s largest integrated community and lifestyle centre where the hub occupies 5.7 hectares – the size of seven football fields.

Within walking distance from the Tampines MRT station, Our Tampines Hub offers visitors with a variety of activities to choose from! This is a fantastic new lifestyle hub on the eastern part of Singapore and there are so many family friendly things to look out. The rising popularity of the Our Tampines Hub swimming pools is definitely a special mention. There are not one, not two but SIX swimming pools at Our Tampines Hub. These include a children’s pool, a Jacuzzi, a wading pool, a full sized competitive pool as well as other pools designed to cater to swimmers of all skills and ages. And runners can get ready to try out the new rooftop running track. The elevated running track is designed to provide an excellent run for all enthusiasts. Presently measuring at 1.1 km, the track is opened daily from 7 am to 12 am. Both routes have wonderful views where the runners can appreciate as they exercise. It comes with shower and locker facilities which make it even more convenient to take that first step to a healthier lifestyle.

There are so many more things to do here like the weekly free movie screenings, sports facilities and the library. Our Tampines Hub is a great place for people from all walks of life; there is surely something there for you!

Our Tampines Hub
25 Tampines Street 82, 528988

Opening hours: 24 hours

Phone: 6340 3636

Website: www.ourtampineshub.sg