關於 singapore interesting facts ，我們在網路上蒐集到這些相關的討論、資訊與評價

A pleasure meeting with @pritamsingh76 , Singapore's leader of opposition.

2 interesting facts which i didn't know about him before.

1) He has a diploma in Islamic Studies in IIUM, my university.

2) He is also a supporter of Manchester United.

We a had good conversation about Malaysia-Singapore Politics.

Both countries have our own sets of challenges & regardless of partisanship, we work hard to move our beloved countries forward.

As someone who has been in Opposition-Government-Opposition in the last 2 years, i cannot stress enough on the importance of Bipartisanship.

I shared with Pritam about my conversation with ex-Minister George Yeo.

That despite Pritam winning against George Yeo in 2011, George Yeo was very kind & even suggested for me to meet Pritam.

In the end, our love for our country should always be above partisanship.

I have great respect for George Yeo & really hope that Politics moves in that direction. We fight on polices & learn to agree-to-disagree.

Thanks for the amazing food suggestion.

All the best serving your role as the Leader of Opposition.

Check out the differences of Orchard Road in Singapore during COVID19 Phase 1 and Phase 2.
Music by David Meraki: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-ShiSbaApBfnKdgVaSWsQ

Fun Facts:
Orchard Road is a famous street in South East Asia, and increasingly across the world. Adorned with stores, malls, eateries and sites, the 2.2km strip is a paradise delight for shoppers and tourists alike. But there are a few things about Orchard Road that are little known, and adding these to your bank of knowledge could quite impress whoever you choose to stroll down the famed boulevard with. It’s not all about shopping and consumerism, there’s a lot more to this historic street in the Lion City.
1. If you perchance to stroll down Orchard Road between around 6:30 to 8:30pm, you may notice that the human species is somewhat outnumbered by another; hundreds and hundreds of birds flock to the famed shopping street in the evening, The Birds
If you perchance to stroll down Orchard Road between around 6:30 to 8:30pm, you may notice that the human species is somewhat outnumbered by another; hundreds and hundreds of birds flock to the famed shopping street in the evening, and their singing of sunset songs can actually become quite a racket. But why are there so many birds? Singapore is actually located right on course of the East Asian-Australasian Flyway – the migrating path of thousands of birds, and the island is an essential stop for the birds to refuel – and what a place to do it! Munching on leftover food, and singing from the many treetops that line the streets are four different species of birds; the Asian Glossy Starling, the Javan Myna, the house crow, and the rock pigeon.
But their presence comes with an unsightly catch – the poop. Executive Director of the Orchard Road Business Association, Steven Goh, is expending much effort and a lot of resources to keep the boulevard clean. For example, up to 3’000 litres of water every night is used to pressure clean the street and rid it of bird poop.
1. What’s in a Name?
The name Orchard Road actually originates from where you might think – it was once lined with orchards! Early in the 19th century it was home to Pepper and Gambier plantations, which years later gave way to Nutmeg and Fruit Orchards.
It’s rumored that a “Mr. Orchard” used to own some of the land at the corner of present-day Scotts Road and Orchard Road, and as lovely as that might be, there doesn’t seem to be much evidence to support it.
1. What Once Was…
As well as fruitful orchards (that sadly diminished mostly due to disease), Orchard Road was also once the location of three cemeteries; a Chinese cemetery, a Sumatran cemetery, and later on, a Jewish Cemetery.
By the 1860’s there were many private houses on Orchard Road, and in the early 1890’s, King Chulalongkorn, King of Siam, acquired “Hurricane House”. Later two pieces of property were added on, and it is now the site of the Royal Thai Embassy, at 370 Orchard Road.
The early 20th Century saw Orchard Road as home to a number of different things including fresh produce markets, car parks, the Orchard Road Railway and the Glutton’s market – where locals would wait for the clock to hit 5pm before setting up a number of stalls selling local cuisines and goodies.
And then in 1958 the Orchard Road that we know now began, with the opening of CK Tang’s Department store – the first and longest-running of its kind on the strip.
1. A Secret Street
Just a hop behind the glamourous Orchard Road, is another awe-inspiring street, but not for any of the same reasons.
Emerald Hill is a little street of terraced houses that feels as though it’s been frozen in time – a stunning display of Chinese Baroque architecture, this little street definitely deserves a little of your time away from Orchard Road.
What was once a nutmeg plantation (which sadly failed due to disease) has since become the home of many-a-wealthy Singaporean, and has even been the mystical setting for many short stories written by pioneer of Singaporean Literature Goh Sin Tub.


https://singapore.concordehotelsresorts.com/9-mildly-interesting-facts-about-orchard-road-you-probably-didnt-know

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Check out the differences of Orchard Road in Singapore during COVID19 Phase 1 and Phase 2.
Music by David Meraki: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-ShiSbaApBfnKdgVaSWsQ

Fun Facts:
Orchard Road is a famous street in South East Asia, and increasingly across the world. Adorned with stores, malls, eateries and sites, the 2.2km strip is a paradise delight for shoppers and tourists alike. But there are a few things about Orchard Road that are little known, and adding these to your bank of knowledge could quite impress whoever you choose to stroll down the famed boulevard with. It’s not all about shopping and consumerism, there’s a lot more to this historic street in the Lion City.
1. If you perchance to stroll down Orchard Road between around 6:30 to 8:30pm, you may notice that the human species is somewhat outnumbered by another; hundreds and hundreds of birds flock to the famed shopping street in the evening, The Birds
If you perchance to stroll down Orchard Road between around 6:30 to 8:30pm, you may notice that the human species is somewhat outnumbered by another; hundreds and hundreds of birds flock to the famed shopping street in the evening, and their singing of sunset songs can actually become quite a racket. But why are there so many birds? Singapore is actually located right on course of the East Asian-Australasian Flyway – the migrating path of thousands of birds, and the island is an essential stop for the birds to refuel – and what a place to do it! Munching on leftover food, and singing from the many treetops that line the streets are four different species of birds; the Asian Glossy Starling, the Javan Myna, the house crow, and the rock pigeon.
But their presence comes with an unsightly catch – the poop. Executive Director of the Orchard Road Business Association, Steven Goh, is expending much effort and a lot of resources to keep the boulevard clean. For example, up to 3’000 litres of water every night is used to pressure clean the street and rid it of bird poop.
1. What’s in a Name?
The name Orchard Road actually originates from where you might think – it was once lined with orchards! Early in the 19th century it was home to Pepper and Gambier plantations, which years later gave way to Nutmeg and Fruit Orchards.
It’s rumored that a “Mr. Orchard” used to own some of the land at the corner of present-day Scotts Road and Orchard Road, and as lovely as that might be, there doesn’t seem to be much evidence to support it.
1. What Once Was…
As well as fruitful orchards (that sadly diminished mostly due to disease), Orchard Road was also once the location of three cemeteries; a Chinese cemetery, a Sumatran cemetery, and later on, a Jewish Cemetery.
By the 1860’s there were many private houses on Orchard Road, and in the early 1890’s, King Chulalongkorn, King of Siam, acquired “Hurricane House”. Later two pieces of property were added on, and it is now the site of the Royal Thai Embassy, at 370 Orchard Road.
The early 20th Century saw Orchard Road as home to a number of different things including fresh produce markets, car parks, the Orchard Road Railway and the Glutton’s market – where locals would wait for the clock to hit 5pm before setting up a number of stalls selling local cuisines and goodies.
And then in 1958 the Orchard Road that we know now began, with the opening of CK Tang’s Department store – the first and longest-running of its kind on the strip.
1. A Secret Street
Just a hop behind the glamourous Orchard Road, is another awe-inspiring street, but not for any of the same reasons.
Emerald Hill is a little street of terraced houses that feels as though it’s been frozen in time – a stunning display of Chinese Baroque architecture, this little street definitely deserves a little of your time away from Orchard Road.
What was once a nutmeg plantation (which sadly failed due to disease) has since become the home of many-a-wealthy Singaporean, and has even been the mystical setting for many short stories written by pioneer of Singaporean Literature Goh Sin Tub.


https://singapore.concordehotelsresorts.com/9-mildly-interesting-facts-about-orchard-road-you-probably-didnt-know

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接續Cindy來天津遊玩，開心到隔天宿醉一整個上午! 原本計畫要出去玩的行程，再加上天空飄著一片濃厚的霧霾，我們只能去飯店隔壁的7-11晃晃...
幸好，晚上班傑「守歲」演出之後，霧霾就散開了許多～再度接續我們的天津之旅，這次直接從宵夜和夜景下手。

天津小知識：

天津之眼
2009年開始營問，亞洲唯一建造在橋上的摩天輪。高120米，直徑達到110米，等同於35層樓高，平均旋轉一周需要28分鐘，擁有48個座艙。

片中為什麼不是和亞洲的南昌之星或星加坡摩天觀景輪做比較，而是與倫敦眼呢？
這一點我們也不清楚，旅遊書是這麼寫的。我們推測，有可能是因為名字相似，而倫敦眼也是世界上最有名的摩天輪之一，所以才拿來和天津之眼做比較。

倫敦眼
2000年開始營運，為英國第一付費旅遊景點。高135米，直徑120米，平均旋轉一周需要30分鐘，擁有32個座艙。

Continuing with Cindy’s trip to Tianjin, China, she was so overwhelmed with joy (ecstatic) that she spent the entire morning in bed rest, hungover. Our initial plan to go about the city was thus put on hold, and also due to a daunting thick layer of smog covering every inch of the sky, the furthest extent of our morning trip (that we tried to save) only reached till the nearby 7-11 convenient store.
Fortunately, the smog cleared up after Benji’s stage show “Shoushui”, that we got to resume our trip, starting again with a late night meal and a night trip (full of LED lights) to The Tianjin Eye.

Interesting Facts:

The Tianjin Eye
Opened in 2009, The Tianjin Eye is the only Ferris wheel constructed on a bridge. The structure is 120 meters all and the wheel has a diameter of 110 meters, which is equivalent to the height of a 35 stories tall building, with a total of 48 passenger capsules. The average time to complete a revolution is 28 minutes.

Why is it compared to the London Eye and not Asia’s Star of Nanchang or Singapore Flyer?
We are not sure about this, it was said so in a local tour guide book. We guess that it was because of the similarity in both names, and that the London Eye is one of the most popular Ferris wheel of all time.

The London Eye
Opened in 2000, The London Eye is England’s paid top attraction for tourists. The structure is 135 meters tall with the wheel’s diameter at 120 meters. It has a total of 32 passenger capsules that can hold up to 25 passengers each. One revolution takes an average of 30 minutes to complete.
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