Me at the Clarke Quay

Shopping time! We planned to spend the day to buy  our mementos galore in Little India and in Chinatown where you could be able to bargain the price . Just a walking distance from Chinatown, we dropped by first to Clarke Quay.

Clarke Quay is one of the Singapore's top nightspots. As a dark blue sky shadows our journey down the riverbanks, let's see how does it look like at daytime.

Clarke Quay was named after Sir Andrew Clarke, the second Governor of Singapore and Governor of the Straits Settlements. This place was bustling with trade activity during the 19th Century. And later, the government relocated all activities to Pasir Panjang, and transformed the area into an entertainment, dining district and chill out.

 

For me, Clarke Quay, is not just about partying the night away. Even at day trip, you can be able to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the waterfront.

I really loved this spot, the Coleman Bridge. This was designed by an Irish architect George Drumgold Coleman (1795 - 1844).

Jostled with many bumboats in the area. Today bumboat plying along the river carrying tourists instead of cargo on sightseeing trip.

 

It is fun to tour along the bank of the river. After passing an underground, I saw a handful of cute sculptures that were being placed by the riverside.

The First Generation showing five boys jumping happily into the river, a common scene in the old days.

Based on my reading, there are cluster of nine human figures and other sculptures erected by the riverside. But I  only have three shown here, I should be here on my next trip to see the other art.

The Elgin Bridge, named after Lord Elgin, the Governor - General of India.

Overlooking to this was the ideal spot for the Singapore Skyline.

 Other landmarks along the river.

 

Fullerton Hotel, was considered as the largest building in Singapore in 1928. It was formerly a General Post office and then converted into a luxury hotel.

Whew! What an enhancing experience I had here. If I have given an option in the future, I will try the night cruise here, for sure it will be even more relaxing and romantic.

After we had  our lunch to one of the restaurant here, we directly head to Little India and to Chinatown. This touristy hangout is the place you should come if you are planning to buy a gift for someone or for your mementos. They are plentiful and cheap.

Little India

Chinatown

After that, we decided to see some of its fascinating temples. But it started to rain, so we just decided to head back home.