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Many of the tourist attractions in Singapore are steeped in history, either through the architecture or mythology. And while most are entertaining and provide loads of fun for the whole family, they are also educational and interactive, giving visitors a five star Singapore experience which provides visitors with not only incredible experiences, but the knowledge of the history behind the memorials and landmarks they have visited. This serves to bring the past very much into the modern world, something that people of Singapore do on a a daily basis with just about every aspect of their lives, be it recipes for the fine food, the customs and even religious practices.

One such architectural structure dating back to the colonial time period, was once a convent. Chijmes, pronounced as ‘chimes’ of a bell, dates back to the World War II occupation of Singapore by the Japanese. There has been some restoration, making certain characteristics of the building more modern. However this is intricately blended with aspects left historical in design and structure. There are delicately designed stained glass windows, historical wall paintings and frescoes, along side trendy restaurants and boutique, designer shops. The chapel still stands, and aside from the chapel itself, stands the Caldwell house, oldest house in Singapore. There are many wine bars and coffee shops as well as some of the finest art galleries in Singapore, housing works from Thailand artists, Japanese, Chinese and a host of other internationally known craftsman as well.

Another such site, interactive in nature, is the Merlion on Sentosa Island. The merlion is an iconic figure throughout Singapore, which gives significance and recognition to the fact that Singapore has relied on the land of their country and the water surrounding it. With a fish body and a lions head, sculptures of the merlion are found in various locations around the city. This was first designed for advertising purposes in the mid 1960′s, but has become for many a symbol of what it is to be Singaporean. The largest of these monuments is found on Sentosa island, and is reminiscent of the Statue of Liberty on Ellis Island. It stands thirty-seven meters. Visitors climb up through the body of the sculpture to the viewing deck, the mouth of the lion. There is also a deck on the very top of the beasts head, offering the mostspectacular views of Sentosa and surrounding sea. Some, actually most native Singaporeans pass this icon off as an advertising ploy, millions of visitors each year visit and photograph the image.

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