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Famous Site Tour of…

Famous Site Tour of…. Singapore!!!. The esplanade. Esplanade is waterside building that is found near the Singapore River. It is for Singapore’s performing arts and it has a mall. Must-see place because of the architectural and cultural significance. The raffles hotel.

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Famous Site Tour of…

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  1. Famous Site Tourof…

  2. Singapore!!!

  3. The esplanade • Esplanade is waterside building that is found near the Singapore River. • It is for Singapore’s performing arts and it has a mall. • Must-see place because of the architectural and cultural significance.

  4. The raffles hotel • Named after Stamford Raffles, the founder of Singapore. • It was declared a national monument in 1987.

  5. Changi Chapel and Museum • Has unique and architecturally beautiful exterior surroundings. • Use to be called Changi Prison • It is the site of the World War 2 Prisoner of War Camp. • The museum is used worldwide for educational source of aspects of World War 2.

  6. Civilian War Memorial • A monument that is dedicated to the civilians who perished during the Japanese Occupation of Singapore • It is the symbol for the shared war experiences of the Indians, Malays, Chinese, and other races. • Called the “chopsticks” memorial for its unusual design.

  7. Johore Battery • A gun emplacement site that consists of a labyrinth of tunnels • Used to store ammunition

  8. Kranji War Memorial • Here lies over 4,000 graves and 2,500 names of allied soldiers • Used to be a hospital burial ground during the Japanese Occupation period. • The road leading up to the memorial is the same road the Japanese Imperial Guards invaded and marched on in February 1942.

  9. Fort Siloso • Built by the British to form the Singapore Fortress in World War 2 • Divided into three zones: • Red Zone: Shows how this part of the world was part of World War 2 • Blue Zone: A tunnel complex under Mount Siloso • Yellow Zone: Exhibits the life of the soldier at the fort

  10. istana • Istana is the office and residence of Singapore’s president • Working office of Singapore’s prime minister • It is a big tourist attraction

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