Saturday, July 27, 2013

Singapore Flyer: - Places Not To Be Missed In Singapore

4. Singapore Flyer


This is the world's largest Ferris current, high reached 165 meters offers you a breathtaking 360° panoramic view of Singapore and the region (opening early 2008). Located in Marina Bay, this vehicle is next to the Retail Terminal has three levels, with a wide selection of shops and food outlets. There is a central atrium that leads to a lush tropical forest, and an outdoor theatre that will be a stage show.

v  10 great reasons to visit Singapore’s most iconic attraction – Singapore Flyer.
·         It’s the world’s largest observation wheel.
Standing at a stunning 165 meters, Singapore Flyer is the height of a 42-stores building – that’s some 30 meters taller than the famed London Eye. Taking a flight on this S$240 million wheel is a one-of-a-kind experience you wouldn't want to miss.
Night View
Close view at day

·         It’s the only place to see Singapore’s magnificent cityscape.

As the wheel turns, you’ll be treated to a visual 360° feast of iconic and historical landmarks and views from the Marina Bay to the Singapore River, Raffles Place, Merlion Park, Empress Place and the Padang. There is no other place in Singapore that offers these breathtaking, magnificent day and glittering night views.
How you can view from inside
Cityscape

·         You’ll get to see a video technology that is Asia’s first.

Check out the first inflated Puffer Sphere using internal projection in Asia at our brand new attraction – Journey of Dreams. It projects the transformation of a dream into the icons that are Singapore and Singapore Flyer. Definitely something you wouldn't want to miss!
Things which you can see
Entry Gate

·         You’ll get to feast on famous local dishes.

Seafood Paradise @ Flyer, a popular restaurant among locals, serves up signature local dishes such as chilli crab, butter crab, cereal prawns and drunken prawns. Enjoy these authentic local dishes alongside innovative culinary creations by our local chefs. Not to be missed is Singapore’s first 1960s-themed food street –Singapore Food Trail, which serve up a wide selection of local hawker delights.
Local dishes

·         You can get to enjoy an iconic drink on an iconic attraction.

An all-time classic – the Singapore Sling is synonymous to Singapore and one of the nation’s best-known cocktails. Now you can look forward to a hand-shaken and chilled bona fide Singapore Sling served only on board Singapore Flyer with the Singapore Sling flight, and complement the indulgence with lovely city sights seen from different altitudes.
Drinks in the Singapore Sling flight
Singapore Sling flight

·         You’ll get to experience a 6D motion ride – a first in Singapore.

Gear up for a thrilling 6D motion ride experience at XD Theater – a state-of-the-art 10-seater attraction – a first in Singapore.
Entry Gate
Games

·         You’ll experience urban nature.

Right in the centre of the atrium is a lush, tropical rainforest. The cascading water displays, streams, rocky outcrops and pond fuse together naturally to offer a picturesque landscape for photo taking.

Urban Nature View

Urban Nature View



·         You’ll be able to experience Singapore’s first real flight simulator.

For the first time in Asia, you can fly a real 737 simulator! Flight Experience, Singapore’s first real flight simulator, offers you a unique opportunity to fly a real flight simulator – exactly the same as pilots use for flight training – with more than 20,000 worldwide airports and using the same operating procedures as the real airlines. No experience necessary as full instruction will be provided.
Real Flight experience
Real Flight experience

·         Your toes will be tickled by fishes.

On Level 2 is a fish foot spa – that’s right – it’s a spa where Doctor Fishes (“Garra Rufa”) work their magic on your feet. These fish, imported from Turkey, have healing properties and will give you a pedicure you won’t forget.

toes with fishes
Toes Massage

·         For some good Feng Shui.



With Singapore Flyer’s 28 capsules and each capsule’s maximum capacity of 28 persons, the evident figure of 28 means “double prosperity” or “easy to prosper” in Cantonese. Swing to some good Feng Shui onboard Singapore Flyer – the largest wheel of Fortune in its own rights.
Feng shui

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