Images of Singapore

The common perception of Singapore is that of a clean, safe, prosperous and efficient city-state. Some critics view such characteristics in a negative light. However, there is more than enough to keep any visitor busy during a two week combined business and tourism trip. Here are a few of the images from just such a visit I made in June 2004.

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Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles
On the river bank near the commercial district, this statue stands at...

The Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay
Likened to a hedgehog or a durian, this landmark building is the...

Fruit or theatre?
Close up of the "durian-like" theatre.

Motorcycle
Passing the "durian".

Merlion Park
Site of the Merlion Statue, a half-lion half-fish creature that is...

Merlion Park
A plane passes the Merlion.

Merlion Park
Fountain.

Merlion Park
With theatre in the background.

Victoria Hall
Clock tower of Victoria Hall, which was originally Singapore's...

Victoria Hall
The original 1887 bronze statue of Stamford Raffles stands in front of...

Raffles Hotel
Originally built in 1887 this landmark hotel is classified by the...

Doorman
At the famous Raffles Hotel. Apparently Singapore's most photographed...

Boat Quay
An area of restored old shops, Boat Quay is one of Singapore's...

Downtown
Skyscrapers of the commercial district tower above the Singapore River.

Bridge
Tourist boats passing under Anderson Bridge.

Fullerton Hotel
A former post office(!), this luxury hotel was way beyond my budget.

Statues
Unusual bronze statues of five boys leaping into the river, next to Cavanagh...

Statues
On Boat Quay.

Gardener
Working in the afternoon sun.

Statues
Next to Cavanagh Bridge in the Civic District.

Boat
On Singapore River near to Esplanade Bridge.

Fishermen
Trying their luck on the banks of the Singapore River.

Cyclist
Seeking shade beside the river.

Lim Bo Seng Memorial
A bronze lion, one of four at a memorial to a member of the resistance...

War Memorial Park
Popularly known as the "Chopsticks Memorial" and dedicated to the...

The Padang
Site of Singapore Cricket Club, established in 1852.

Mass Rapid Transport
Singapore's subway is exceptionally clean and efficient.

Sentosa Cable Car
The cable car runs from Mount Faber, via the World Trade Center, to Sentosa...

Sentosa Cable Car
Another view from the Sentosa Cable Car.

Ferry Terminal
Sentosa Island's ferry terminal, viewed from the cable car.

Singapore Port
The world's busiest container port, where a ship arrives or leaves every...

Fountain Gardens
A 37m tall Merlion looks down on Sentosa's Fountain Gardens.

Merlion
On Sentosa Island.

Peacock
On Sentosa Island.

Peacock
He knows the camera is there.

Lorry
At the Images of Singapore exhibition on Sentosa Island.

Siliso Beach
Man-made beach on the South coast of Sentosa Island. The passing...

WTC
Singapore's World Trade Center and cable car viewed from Sentosa Island.

World Trade Center
Illuminated at night and viewed from Sentosa.

Sentosa by Night
Sentosa's Merlion statue and Fountain Gardens.

Trishaws
Tourists passing Thian Hock Keng temple in Chinatown, otherwise known as The...

Wak Hai Cheng Bio Temple
Entrance to Wak Hai Cheng Bio temple in Chinatown. Built in the 1850s by the...

Temple Food
Food prepared for a ceremony at the Hindu Sri Krishnan temple in Waterloo...

Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Temple
One of the largest temple complexes in Southeast Asia and built as...

Statue
Kwan Yin, Goddess of Mercy, at Kong Meng San Phor Kark See temple.

Buddha
Buddha statue looks down upon Kong Meng San Phor Kark See temple.

Incense
At Kong Meng San Phor Kark See temple.

Buddhist Symbol
At Kong Meng San Phor Kark See temple.

Monks
Eating lunch at Kong Meng San Phor Kark See temple on Vesak Day.

Sakaya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple
15m high Buddha at the Temple of 1000 Lights on Vesak Day.

Leong San See Temple
Otherwise known as Dragon Mountain, this temple in Little India is...

Vesak Day
Worshippers at Leong San See temple on Vesak Day.

Sultan Mosque
This is the largest mosque in Singapore. It was built in 1825 and is...

Flower Stalls
At Kong Meng San Phor Kark See temple.

Fruit
Stall in Chinatown's market area.

Shop
A small shop in the Chinatown Complex market.

Durians
They smell awful but taste delicious... apparently.

Shop
A branch of 7-Eleven is never far away in Singapore. This one is on Orchard...

Food
Great food is easy to find in Singapore. Here are Shanghai style...

Soup
Anyone for frog or turtle soup?

Speciality
A unique house special - crocodile meat!

Desserts
Wide variety of desserts at Lau Pa Sat hawker centre.

Shop
A silk store in Chinatown.

Statues
In a small park near Chinatown.

Shop
A shark's fin shop in Chinatown.

ERP
Singapore's Electronic Road Pricing system automically deducts...

Trishaw
Tourists take a trip in the Civic District.

Lion
A lion statue on Orchard Road, Singapore's temple for those who worship...

Mirage?
An unusual-looking building near Arab Street that isn't shown on any maps.

Relax
Taking a break near Arab Street.

Entrance to Singapore Zoo
With more than 200 species, presented in their natural environments within...

Python
This snake hasn't escaped, it is on display for visitors to touch. There...

Giant Tortoises
At Singapore Zoo.

Chimpanzees
At Singapore Zoo.

Otter
At Singapore Zoo.

Pelican
At Singapore Zoo.

Deer
At Singapore Zoo.

Camel
At Singapore Zoo.

Ethiopian Figures
At Singapore Zoo.

MRT
Entrance to Chinese Garden MRT station.

Warrior Statue
At the entrance to one of the gardens within the Singapore Chinese Garden (Yu...

Pagoda
In the Chinese Garden.

Pagoda and Bridge
In the Chinese Garden.

Pagoda
Closeup.

Stairs Up
A view up the many flights of stairs to the top of the pagoda...

Top of Pagoda
A view from the top of the pagoda...

Stairs Down
...and a view down the stairs from the top.

Bonsai Tree
In the background is the Bridge of Double Beauty, joining the Chinese and...

Pavilion and Bridge
In the Chinese Garden.

Bonsai
Tree in the Suzhou-style Garden of Beauty (Yun Xiu Yuan) within the Chinese...

Bonsai
Somebody needs to keep those trees in shape.

Plaque
In the Garden of Beauty.

Chair
I liked this image of an empty chair, I don't know why.

Confucius
Statue of Confucius (Kong Fuxi), the great Chinese philosopher, in the...

Moon Gate
In the Chinese Garden.

Stone
I like these stones but I don't know what they say.

Turtle
A lone turtle sunbathes on a rock in the Chinese Garden.

Wall
Again, I don't know what it says.

Parkie
In the Chinese Garden.

article published 07/03/2004

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I have never been to Singapore...These photos have enchanted me..Thanks Peter
— gayathri, November 9, 2007

Aesthetic of complex world
It's incredible that how you can pick out the best view of Singapore out...I've been there in 2000 and I 'm looking forward to going back next week....Thank for sharing your beautiful photographes...

BY the way, World itself always be beautiful. . .Somehow, good humankind create few more thing to make this world perfect...
— Beauty, August 17, 2005

A great Help.
Hey Peter, Thanks for taking these photoes. It's indeed a pleasant surprise to discover these shots and then to see them structured in such a delightful manner. Its a great teaching resource too. Cheers!
— Sujatha, February 20, 2005

great photos. thanks!
— André, January 17, 2005

i like singapore very much,clean city and city of safe!
— Adrian Rinaldi, September 20, 2004

i really like your photos. they have also helped me to see my homeland in a new light. thanks!
— princ3zz, August 22, 2004

im a singaporean and im really surprised and happy to see photos of my homeland YOU GO PETER!thephotos really helped me with my school project thanx!
— shalini, August 4, 2004

Am going to Singapore before visiting Australia in 6 weeks. After seeing these pictures I can't wait to explore. I now have a few more places to see!!!
— Dianne, July 14, 2004

what a great collection of Singapore photo. i just stay at the neightbour country, but i have not had a chance to tour Singapore. Your photo make me want to visit them sooner
— Erina, July 9, 2004

Great pictures.I recognise plenty of places. I think the turtle sunbathing alone on the rock is very cute, hope he finds a mate soon.
— Mom, July 5, 2004

Hi Peter,
wonderful pictures, thanks for sharing!
— Riia Luhtanen, July 3, 2004

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