Nature Walk in Sentosa ? a highlight of the famed Sentosa Island

Published on May 8, 2011 by admin   ·   No Comments

Nature Walk in Sentosa ? a highlight of the famed Sentosa Island

Calling Singapore a famous tourist destination is an understatement, this country has an unbelievable array of offerings for the leisure, adventure, nature and business traveller. With the convenience of being a transit point to major cities around the world, top notch Singapore luxury hotels, mouth-watering dining possibilities, with the plus point of being a shopper’s paradise, Singapore is a force to reckon with.

It is hard to believe that Sentosa Island which was just merely a fishing village is now a popular Singapore tourist attraction that draws crowds in by the millions every year. This 500 acre island has 70 percent of its area covered in a secondary rainforest, whilst residing within its branches and undergrowth are monkeys, monitor lizards, peacocks, parrots as well as generous findings of fauna and flora.

Housed in former monorail station is the Sentosa Nature Discovery. This Sentosa attraction is a hands-on and interactive learning experience. This popular Singapore attraction is both an outdoor and indoor discovery programme that covers the exotic and natural wonders of the island. Check out the Imbiah forest reserve that can be explored by a 1.8 kilometre elevated boardwalk. Whilst walking through this nature trail in Singapore, visitors can spot interesting vegetation like the carnivorous pitcher plants and Tembusu trees amongst others. Spot the long-tailed macaques, squirrels, lizards and over 20 species of birds that exist with this secondary rain forest.

Whilst at the Sentosa Nature Discovery, visitors can explore other popular Sentosa attractions like Dragon Trail, Images of Singapore, Tiger Sky Tower, Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom that are close by. For a leisurely lunch or a quick bite to eat, the Subway Restaurant can be found close by, offering a delightful range of chilled beverages and a spectacular view is the Tiger SKYBAR.

Scratch beneath the surface of this metropolis and you will find a utopia of pleasures that is just waiting to be explored. To enjoy the best of ‘The Lion City’, check in to a popular Singapore luxury hotel that will give you the best of facilities and accommodation options. Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore gives discerning guests a chance to experience the pleasures of Chinatown and Orchard Road whilst in the plush settings of one of the best luxury hotel Singapore.

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