More than just sheer novelty, the park is set up as an eco-initiative by the Singapore government to help transform Singapore from a "Garden City" to a "City In A Garden".

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Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

With over 15,000 square meters of gaming space and a peak of over 210 meters, the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore is unequivocally regarded as the world's most expensive stand alone casino property estimated at over $8 billion SGD (roughly $7.6 billion CAD).

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Singapore Flyer, Singapore.

I suppose what makes this observation wheel so interesting (to me at least) is that it hints (albeit, ostentatiously) at Singapore's previously British rule, as the wheel mirrors London's "London Eye", which was established a mere 7 years earlier in 1998.

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Bugis Street Market, Singapore.

For those of you travellers more accustomed to Hong Kong, you will feel right at home, as this gathering place for merchants emanates a somewhat Mong Kok type feel. However, for those of you more well-worn travellers, you will undoubtedly see right through the facade and realize it is nothing more than a great place to pick up locally branded goods for your friends and family back home.

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