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Clarke Quay

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This festival village, which was for Sir Andrew Clarke, the second governor of Singapore, has entertainment, restaurants, and shops. Here you can observe a tinsmith demonstrating his skill, groove to a blues band in the central square's small gazebo, watch stilt-walkers wobble down pedestrians-only streets, or scout for bargain antiques. The river along the quay is close to being the sleepy waterway it was when Raffles first arrived; cargo vessels are banned from entering. You can board one of the bumboats (small launches) that offer daily 30-minute cruises along the river and into Marina Bay; it's a pleasant ride and a respite for tired feet. There are a slew of eateries along the water and there's a Sunday flea market. Thrill seekers will love the G-MAX Bungy, a reverse bungy ride at the river's edge.

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    The Better Quay

    Forget Boat Quay. Just further down the river is the new and improved, Clarke Quay. Clarke Quay is a lively entertainment venue full of restaurants, bars and dance clubs. It was renovated recently with a futuristic and aesthetically pleasing "roof" that keeps the central area cool even without airconditioning. Clarke Quay's refurbishing was part of a concerted drive to make the Singapore River a venue for top notch recreation and dining.
    You have to visit at night when the place comes alive (it can be dull in the daytime), have dinner or drinks and then cap the night with a walk along the river or take a river taxi for an unforgetable cruise.

    by tanmanc, 12/6/06

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