Hello again, and welcome back to my travel blog! Before we begin, I have a quick announcement: I now have an Instagram account! Follow me at @youngnwanderlust for some cool travel photos, tips, and more! :) Today, I’m going to be giving you my guide to a Crazy Rich Asians themed adventure in Singapore. As you may know, the Hollywood film came out last summer, and it was filmed in the amazing city/country of Singapore. Keep reading to find about where some of the scenes were filmed as well as my recommendations for visiting the locations! One of my favorite places to visit in Singapore is Gardens by the Bay. In the movie, the wedding reception is held here - you might recognize the huge avatar-looking supertree grove!
Gardens by the Bay is a beautiful man-made nature park and is part of the country's greater effort to convert itself to a City in a Garden. It is comprised of Cloud Forest, a huge greenhouse filled with lush vegetation and a towering indoor waterfall, Floral Fantasy, a walkthrough garden with a 4-D ride, Flower Dome, another greenhouse with exotic plants from around the world, and the Supertree Grove, an orchard of metal trees that has a spectacular nighttime light show. You can walk across the OCBC Skyway, a pathway in the air that connects the trees. Click here for pricing information. I would highly recommend visiting Gardens by the Bay, and I think that you can honestly spend an entire day here, especially with all of the different attractions. In addition, it's a great way to get out of the hot, humid Singapore weather. There is a food court onsite near the Supertree Grove, but my family likes to take the 5 minute walk to Satay by the Bay, a nearby hawker center. Marina Bay Sands - the iconic boat-shaped hotel with the world's largest rooftop infinity pool- is right around the corner, and I'd definitely recommend checking it out! The movie’s final scenes, after Rachel Chu and Nicholas Young become engaged, were shot on the roof of the hotel. If you can stay at Marina Bay Sands, then you will have the opportunity to swim in the pool, which is absolutely incredible. While only hotel guests are able to use the pool, everybody can head up to the Sands SkyPark, an observation deck 57 floors high that offers an amazing panoramic view of the city. Here is more information about the pricing for that! You can and should also walk along the Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade. The walkway takes you over the Helix Bridge, by the water, and to the iconic Merlion statue. It's a wonderful place to take a quick walk during the day, or even at night, because Singapore is an incredibly safe country. There is a spectacular light show at 8PM and 9:30PM from Sunday to Thursday with additional 11PM shows on Friday and Saturday. The wedding scene itself was shot at Chijmes, a former convent and school that is now used for entertainment purposes. It’s a very pretty building, but there’s not much to see there. If you decide to check it out, then I’d also recommend going to the Raffles City Shopping Center, which is a few minutes away. There is a plethora of shops as well as an MRT station and a food court that serves delicious Singaporean and Asian food. If you remember seeing scenes with food in Crazy Rich Asians, then you might want to stop by Newton Hawker Centre, an outdoor food court and market with a number of stalls serving authentic local food. However, I’ll be diving into an entire food post next time, so be on the lookout for that! Thank you guys all so much for reading! I hope that you’re having a wonderful summer. See you next time!
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AuthorHi, I'm Amanda! I'm 18 years old and live in California. Outside of school, I love photography, traveling, reading, gymnastics, diving, DIYs, vegan baking and cooking, and spending time with my friends and family. Categories
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