What to do and see in Raffles Place, Singapore: The Best Sights & Landmarks

December 11, 2021 Florencio Paulino

The Singapore cityscape looks like it was ripped from the pages of a science fiction comic book. If you’re hungry for a true Singapore experience, sample the myriad street foods or take a cultural cooking class. The Botanic Gardens and the Gardens By the Bay offer a slice of horticultural heaven, and the observation deck of the Sands SkyPark makes you feel like you’re high above the clouds. The banks and walkways along the Singapore River bustle with local activity.
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1. Boat Quay

1 Bonham Street Uob Building, Singapore 049782 Singapore 1800 6736 2000 http://www.boatquay.com.sg/
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4.0 based on 1,249 reviews

Boat Quay

Reviewed By CrosbyONG - Singapore, Singapore

Not too long back in Singapore’s dramatic young history (70s) as an independent city-state, Boat Quay was the epicentre of the aquatic trade of Singapore’s economy. What is now rows of F&Bs were godowns (warehouses) and shop-houses. This river mouth was crowded with bum oats and river-taxis, half-naked baled-bodied men transferring cargos between boats and warehouses. Hence, my special love of this place as a local born of how fortunate I am to witness the unbelievable rapid transformation of Singapore.

2. UOB

80 Raffles Place, UOB Plaza 1 Ground Floor, Singapore 048624 Singapore +65 1800 222 2121 [email protected] http://www.uobgroup.com
Excellent
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4.0 based on 115 reviews

UOB

UOB is committed to building lasting relationships with our customers, through product and market expertise, and our promise to always do what is right. With a well-established global presence today and particularly in Asia, UOB has understanding of Asian markets, corporate culture and business mindsets, which is matched by few. Our strong foothold in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and China is well-placed to create greater access and growth in this region, for our customers.

Reviewed By NigelG407 - Singapore, Singapore

Not a customer of UOB but dropped by the visit the UOB Painting of the Year Exhibition. Stunning works on display of various mediums - including leather - stunning work of faces by Somchai Sidamon. Another entitled wastescape depicts space waste - intriguing and masterfully created by Chaichana Luetralun. Plenty of other art works that are equally attractive. Clearly a lot of talent on display. Opposite on the ground floor is Paris Baguette - I had a nice lunch there. As you exit the building onto UOB Square you will see a massive sculpture by Salvador Dali - an artists delight. Great visit.

3. Bird

Along Boat Quay, outside UOB Plaza, Singapore Singapore
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4.0 based on 26 reviews

Bird

Reviewed By KitoBA - Sydney, Australia

I sought out this bird sculpture because I absolutely love Fernando Botero's work, the sculptor of this impressive piece of art. I love how he makes everything fat! It was a bit of a challenge to get to and it didn't help that it was at night. It can seem unimpressive if just walking by. Perhaps it could have been better presented or situated, but nonetheless I enjoyed and appreciated it. The good news is if you're a Botero fan, there's another more grander set of sculptures you can see on Sentosa Island which I highly recommend! And these ones I accidentally ran into.

4. The First Generation

Near Cavenagh Bridge, opposite to Fullerton Hotel, Singapore Singapore http://travelsingapore.info/places/all/all/36-the-first-generation-sculpture
Excellent
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4.0 based on 13 reviews

The First Generation

Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom

This sculpture is one of many along the promenade of Boat Quay, except this is less serious than the others. The sculpture depicts a scene where 5 boys are jumping into the Singapore River. Two of the boys are depicted mid flight and just adds to the sense of joyful memories. One of the boys is depicted getting into his birthday suit which just reminds me of the halcyon days of youth. Wonderful childhood memories.

5. Raffles Landing Site

Singapore River; at the end of Old Parliament Lane, Singapore Singapore
Excellent
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3.5 based on 105 reviews

Raffles Landing Site

6. Statue of Raffles

Downtown Core, Singapore Singapore http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_119_2005-01-13.html
Excellent
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3.5 based on 276 reviews

Statue of Raffles

7. Singapore Momentum Sculpture

2 Finlayson Green Ascott Singapore Raffles Place, Singapore 049247 Singapore
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3.5 based on 7 reviews

Singapore Momentum Sculpture

8. Complex Simplicity

10 Collyer Quay Ocean Financial Centre, Singapore 049315 Singapore
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3.0 based on 1 reviews

Complex Simplicity

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