Believe it or not, there are still some places in Singapore which I have never set foot upon. Among them is the new mega-structure and pride and joy of the Republic - Marina Bay Sands. Often viewing its imposing facade from the Esplanade, being there itself brings on a quite different experience. Last Saturday morning, my son and I made our first visit via the Circle Line MRT to Bayside station. Some truly impressive views of the city awaited.
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| Possibly the best panoramic view of the Singapore commercial district. |
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| A closer view of Marina Bay. Interestingly, this is the same skyline that serves as the backdrop of the American reality TV series Baggage hosted by Jerry Springer. |
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| One cannot get enough of this view, it seems. Esplanade Theatres on the Bay is seen on the right, dwarfed by the Swisshotel tower of Raffles City. |
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| Inside the mega-shopping mall of Marina Bay Sands. |
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| Lots of shops but not many shoppers this Saturday morning, Wondering what the rent here is like. |
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| The interesting structure that is the Art Science Museum, designed by Moshe Safdie and shaped like a lotus flower blooming. There was an Andy Warhol exhibition going on. |
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| 15 Minutes Eternal is the title of this exhibition. Expect lots of Campbell Soup cans and Brillo pads. |
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| Part of the installations, including helium filled pillows in the Silver Factory. |
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| Two different perspectives of the Art Science Museum and Marina Bay. The large floating stage at the right side is where all those National Day Parades are being held. |
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| The double helix bridge, Singapore's answer to London's Millennium Bridge. |
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| A final view of Marina Bay Sands, Art Science Museum and the double helix bridge. |
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