This is the commercial heart of the state and home to many financial institutions, banks and skyscrapers such as the soaring Overseas Union Bank and United Overseas Bank both 66 stories tall.
Originally a cheap, bustling, street level bazaar, Change Alley is now a sanitized aerial walkway housed on a covered footbridge atop of a mushroom-shaped tower.
Built in 1894, Lau Pa Sat is the largest remaining Victorian filigree cast-iron structure in Southeast Asia. Located in the heart of Singapore's business district, it is a favourite meeting place of the locals. Once a market, it has been restored and converted into a food mall.
Transit: Take the MRT to Raffles Station and walk toward Robson Road.
The Merlion statue is a favorite among photographers and visitors. Part-fish, part lion, the Merlion, situated at the mouth of the Singapore River is a fitting icon of Singapore since legend says that the Singa, or lion, which Indonesian Prince Sang Nila Utama first glimpsed was seen near this spot.
Transit: Take the MRT to Raffles Place Station and walk towards the Esplanade or take TIBS bus 167 or 182 from Orchard Road.
The Red Dot Design Museum features an exhibition of award winning design ideas from more than 20 nations. The museum is located at Red Dot Traffic, a heritage building given a new lease on life with space transformation to become Singapore¹s creative hub. Its red façade is an iconic landmark in Singapore, contrary to grey skyscrapers in the central business district.
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Evening in the central business district of Singapore.
Modern building in the the financial district of Singapore.
The business district of Singapore.
Skyline of the Singapore Financial District.
The Benjamin Shears Bridge and financial district of Singapore.
