Thursday, November 22, 2007

Oasis Building

The Oasis Building has a long history.The Oasis building in Kallang - slated to be torn down for the proposed Sports Hub.The building, home to three restaurants and two bars, is owned by Oasis Holdings. It was rumoured that it would be closed down end of this year.

Oasis building with its restaurant on stilts.

My favourite mascot, the Lion. This statue had been around for a long time.

The Oasis Restaurant-famous for its taiwanese porridge. I hope that after Oasis building is torn down, Oasis Restaurant would continue in a new place, I would definitely missed their taiwanese porridge.

No Signboard Seafood Restaurant

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Merlion

The Merlion was first designed as an emblem for the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) in 1964 – the lion head with a fish body resting on a crest of waves quickly became Singapore’s icon to the rest of the world.

The fish tail of the Merlion symbolises the ancient city of Temasek (meaning “sea” in Javanese) by which Singapore was known before the Prince named it “Singapura” (meaning “lion” (singa) “city” (pura) in Sanskrit), and represents Singapore’s humble beginnings as a fishing village. (Source: Uniquely Singapore)

The merlion is facing the uncompleted integrated resort owned by Las Vegas Sands Corporation. The much talked about resort because of its casino being the first time being allowed on Singapore Land.
A mini version of the Merlion

Monday, November 19, 2007

Esplanade Singapore

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay is one of the world's busiest arts centres, officially opened on 12 October 2002. This architectural icon with its distinctive twin shells, is sited within Singapore's civic district, just by Marina Bay at the mouth of the Singapore River.I tried to take a nice photo of esplanade too but I just dont get the correct position to take a nice photo.





Ok, managed to get a photo of one half of the thorny roof (hahaha)
This photo shot looked good. Closer view of the thorny roof. Does it looked like our favourite fruit - durian (the king of fruit)

Closer View-I think I taken a nice shot (hehehe

Sunday, November 18, 2007

Vivo City at night

Vivo City by night is very beautiful with the lovely skylight and the harbour nearby.

Take note of the neon light of the word vivo city, they can change into many colours within a few seconds.
I love christmas trees and the lovely fairy nights that make the trees looked beautiful.

Beautiful christmas decoration (hahaha........these are 2006 christmas decoration photo, will get new 2007 christmas photo when they are put up)

Children having a fun time with the fountains.

Saturday, November 17, 2007

Vivo City (inside the mall)

Vivo City was officially opened on 1st December 2006. It is just one of the many shopping malls in Singapore (a shopping and food paradise).

Sometimes it get so crowded but the good thing is Vivo City is very big and spacious for all.

I love taking photos of escalators. But I think I did not take a good photo of it. I guess it was because of my fear of heights......lol (Look at my other posting on escalators.....http://alicesgdiary.blogspot.com/2007/11/escalators.html)

The interior and colour of vivo city is very nice and soothing. I like simple colours and not too loud colours, it make shopping more relaxing....



And who could have forgotten about food. There are many restaurants in vivo city and of course food courts with different ethnic food that is inexpensive. Kopitiam is a non-halal food court.

Banquet food court is a halal food court means it served no pork. Isn't it great with the wide range of choices of food in Singapore.