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The Ruwanwelisaya Stupa is one of the world's tallest historical monuments, standing at and astonishing 91 m and a diameter of 90m. It used to be the center of first Buddhist monastery in Sri Lanka and it is said that Buddha’s relics were kept in this Stupa. The architect got the inspiration of constructing the stupa shape when watching an air balloon passed by the water. read more »
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With the head of a lion and the a fish's tail, the Merlion is perhaps the most recognised symbol of Singapore. Standing proud in the Merlion Park at Marina Bay, it attracts well over a million visitors every year, who also get to enjoy the many nearby restaurants and art exhibits, as well as spectacular views of the Singapore Skyline. read more »
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Located in the Central district on Hong Kong Island, Li Yuen Street East and West is also sometimes simplified as 'the lanes of Central', or simply 'the lanes'. The two alleys run parallel to ach other between the Des Voeux Road and Queen's Road Central, and both are lined with stalls. A place where Hong Kong locals would traditionally visit to meet their fabric needs, it has since developed to sell all kinds of ready-to-wear garments, silk clothing, handbags, backpacks and other fashion accessories. read more »
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The National Museum of Singapore is the nation's oldest museum, dating back to its inception in 1849 as a section of a library at Singapore Instittuion, before it relocated to its permanent site at Stamford Road in 1887. Named the National Museum of Singapore in 1965, it focuses on exhibits related to Singapore's history, and is custodian to the 11 National Treasures, such as the Singapore Stone, the will of Munshi Abdullah, the Dagguerreotype of Singapore Town, just to name a few. With its huge gallery space of 2,800m², the National Museum of Singapore presents Singapore history through a story-telling approach, with images and film projected on its cylindrical walls, thereby redefining the conventional museum experience. read more »
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No visit to Singapore is complete without a visit to the famed Chinatown Food Street. Lining the roads are numerous refurbished conservation shop houses offering a staggering range of authentic Chinese delights such as claypot rice, frog's leg porridge and dim sum. Also remember to try the many local deserts and roasted pork slices. read more »
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Celebrating the best of Asian food culture and lifestyle, Makansutra Gluttons Bay brings back the food carts common around Orchard Road in olden-day Singapore. The Makansutra Gluttons Bay is a cool, open-air space with huge umbrella-ed seating eatery by the looming Marina skyline. It is the perfect place to experience the atmosphere of the original Singaporean supper culture, filled with noise, cheerfulness and authentic flavourful Singaporean dishes. read more »
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