Singapore Marina Bay Sands Skypark

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Curious Cat

I just realized I can see Marina Bay Sands Skypark from my condo in Johor Bahru. Yes, it is basically a tiny image in the distance still I think it is funny I didn’t notice it until now. It is true when the air quality is not great or heavy rain showers are underway it isn’t visible.

view of the Singapore Sands Skypark in the distance

Distant, 30 km, view of the Singapore Marina Bay Sands Skypark

Since the photo is not exactly perfectly illuminating I’ll add that the skypark is shaped like a giant ship sitting atop 3, 55 story sky scrappers. It tops the Marina Bay Casino in Singapore. Less than 2 years ago Singapore opened 2 casinos (the other is the Resort World Sentosa Casino), those 2 casinos already are more profitable (I believe, if not they are close) than Las Vegas and Macao making it the most profitable gambling mecca in the world.

The skypark costs S$20 to visit. The 340 meter long SkyPark with a capacity of 3,900 people. There is a 150 meter infinity swimming pool pool but it is only available to hotel guests.

Singapore Light Rail from the Airport

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Curious Cat

photo inside Singapore subway car at the airport

Photo by John Hunter of a Singapore subway car at the airport.

I took the light rail from Changi Airport to downtown last time I was in town and it was very easy. The subway was crowded (eventually – the photo is at the airport stop, where it was not crowded). Getting down town was quick, easy and cheap (S$2 versus $30 for a taxi).

Fort Canning Park

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Curious Cat

Photo of a huge tree in Fort Canning Park

Photo of Fort Canning Park in Singapore. The park is located in the central business district.

See more photos from my travels at Curious Cat Travel Photos.