PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore

Covering over 123,000 sqm of indoor and outdoor space, comprising exhibition and conference halls, meeting rooms, mobile V-Rooms and The MAX Pavilion, EXPO annually welcomes six million visitors and over 600 events, ranging from exhibitions, corporate meetings, conventions, award ceremonies, gala banquets, to consumer shows. Our amenities include extensive 3.5G mobile coverage, WIFI access, a well-equipped business centre, Internet kiosks, automated teller machines (ATMs), nursing rooms, prayer rooms and energy-saving building automation systems.

The Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) is the first museum in the region to present a broad yet integrated perspective of pan-Asian cultures and civilisations. As one of the National Museums of Singapore under the National Heritage Board, we seek to promote a better appreciation of the rich cultures that make up Singapore's multi-ethnic society.

With a history that dates to the early 1800s, Little India began as a colony set up by Indians who came to Singapore as prisoners of the British Raj. On their release there were those who chose to stay back and there began this little colony called Little India. There were many others who were brought from Indian villages as indentured labourers who again chose to stay back in this new colony. Located near the Serangoon River, Little India was the perfect location for cattle rearing and agriculture and therefore a land that initially housed Indian convicts soon became home to many who had served their time and chose to stay back in Singapore. Ethnic Indians are a small minority that constitute 6.5% (160,000) of Singapore’s total population and their language is primarily Tamil as a majority trace their origins to the eastern part of South India where Tamil is common. A deeper connection can be seen in that it were the Indian labourers and prisoners who contributed greatly in building the colony’s hospitals, major buildings, churches and many of the features that Singapore has to this day. As the British left the Southeast Asian peninsular, the Indian community chose to imbibe their own cultural backgrounds. A stark indicator that stands to this day is the number of temples built by the community. Another contribution to Singapore by the Indian community that is worthy of mention is that the name ‘Singapore’ was coined from the Sanskrit words ‘Singha Pura’ meaning ‘Lion City’.

The Singapore Art Museum (SAM) advocates and presents contemporary art practices of Singapore and the Southeast Asian region. Opened in January 1996 as a museum under the National Heritage Board of Singapore, SAM has amassed one of the world's largest public collections of modern and contemporary Southeast Asian artworks, with a growing component in international contemporary art.

CHIJMES is a beautifully structured historic building complex in Singapore that has been gazetted as a national monument. As the premier lifestyle destination in Singapore, Chijmes is committed to providing its customers and tenants with services and facilities of impeccable quality, with an ambience that is both vibrant and sophisticated. Given the varied range of F&B dining experiences set amidst unique landscaped surroundings; it's the perfect venue for cosy indoor dining or alfresco dining under the stars. Chijmes, with its charming settings and historical appeal, is definitely a must visit for the local and expatriates community - from families to working professionals, tourists and a re-visit for former and current students of CHIJ.

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay is one of the world's busiest arts centres, officially opened on 12 October 2002. This architectural icon with its distinctive twin shells, is sited within Singapore's civic district, just by Marina Bay at the mouth of the Singapore River. Esplanade aims to be a performing arts centre for everyone, and its programmes cater to its diverse audiences. Its programme line-up spans all genres to encompass music, dance, theatre and visual arts, with a special emphasis on Asian culture. Esplanade houses world-class performance spaces, supported by a comprehensive range of professional support facilities and services. Its two main venues are the 1,600-seat Concert Hall, with acoustics by Russell Johnson of ARTEC Consultants, and the 2,000-seat theatre, an adaptation of traditional European opera houses in horseshoe form. In the past year, Esplanade has welcomed over seven million visitors and presented more than 1,800 performances.

Gardens by the Bay brings to life Singapore's' vision of creating a City in a Garden. The Gardens captures the essence of Singapore as the premier tropical Garden City with the perfect environment in which to live and work - making Singapore a leading global city of the 21st century. Spanning 101 hectares, and just a five-minute walk from the downtown Marina Bay area, this superpark is home to over a quarter of a million rare plants. The entire park comprises three gardens; Bay South, Bay East and Bay Central. From the waterfront promenade, one can enjoy an amazing view of the Marina Bay financial district skyline. You’ve visited gardens and parks before, but have you ever stepped into a superpark spanning over 100 hectares, featuring more than a quarter of a million rare plants in huge domed conservatories – and in the heart of the city? The Gardens by the Bay is spread over three waterfront gardens: Bay South and Bay East, with Bay Central connecting the two. Bay South — the largest waterfront garden — is where you’ll find the futuristic-looking Supertrees, vertical gardens measuring up to 16 storeys that add a surprising and surreal feel to the landscape. Take a walk on the suspended walkway between the supertrees or hitch a ride to the bar on top of the tallest supertree for a bird’s eye view of the entire gardens. The Supertrees are not just aesthetic features; they also collect rainwater, generate solar power and act as venting ducts for the park’s conservatory. The Conservatories, featuring the Cloud Forest and Flower Dome, are another key feature, offering reprieve from the tropical heat. The Flower Dome replicates the cool-dry climate of Mediterranean and semi-arid subtropical regions like South Africa and parts of Europe like Spain and Italy. The Cloud Forest replicates a cool-moist climate found in Tropical Montane regions between 1,000 to 3,500 metres above sea level, such as Mt Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia, and high elevation areas in South America. Bay East is a unique mix of pretty pavilions, lush lawns, tropical palm trees and natural blossoms of all kinds, perfect for an evening stroll or a picnic with family and friends. It also offers an amazing view of the Marina Bay financial district skyline along its two-kilometre waterfront promenade.

At a height of 165m, Singapore Flyer is the world’s largest Giant Observation Wheel and also one of Asia’s biggest tourist attractions. Featuring fixed capsules the size of a bus, the spectacular icon is capable of holding up to 784 passengers. Each capsule has a 28-person capacity and each revolution takes approximately 30 minutes. It promises more than just a view, but a panorama that captures Marina Bay’s skyline with a glimpse of neighbouring Malaysia and Indonesia.