Singaore

Singapore is a medley of Chinese, Indian, and Malaysian influences in a modern, tropical environment. Its luxurious shopping malls, variety of mouthwatering cuisines, exciting nightlife and unique attractions make it one of the most visited cities in Southeast Asia. And it’s worth it – you can enjoy this city’s rich offerings with such ease, it’s a real pleasure. Dine al fresco on the harbor or explore the island city’s beautiful jungle reserves by bus. Ferry across to Sentosa island or party out at Zouk nightclub. This vibrant, visitor-friendly city has it all. 

Sunday, November 2, 2008

merlion the icon - singapore


merlion the icon - singapore
Originally uploaded by chillntravel

The Merlion is an imaginary creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish. Its name comes from a portmanteau of the words "mermaid" and "lion". The fish body recalls of Singapore's ancient name when in was once a fishing village — Temasek — meaning "sea town" in Javanese, while the lion head represents Singapore's original name — Singapura — meaning "lion city" in Sanskrit and Malay. (From Wikipedia)

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