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Places of Interests

1)    Chinese Garden

2)    Cheveron (check spelling)

3)    Dragon Kiln (Thow Kwang Industry)

4)    Jurong Bird Park

5)    Jurong Reptile Park

6)    Jurong Hill

7)    Jurong Lake Park - PAddlez inc

8)    Jurong Park Connector

9)    Jurong Country Club

10)   Jurong Driving Centre (Pan Country Driving Centre)

11)   Jurong East Sport Complex

12)   Jurong International Business Park

13)   Jurong Fish Port

14)   Jurong Pier

15)   Library – Jurong Point

16)   Library – Jurong East Regional Library

17)   Singapore Discovery Centre

18)   SAFTI Military Institute (Bus Tour)

19)   Singapore Science Centre

20)   Singapore Omni Theatre

21)   Snow City

22)   Shopping – Boon Lay Shopping Centre

23)   Shopping – Jurong East Entertainment Centre

24)   Shopping – Jurong Point Shopping Centre

25)   Shopping – IMM

26)   Other Factories Visit

·         Tiger Beer Brewery

·         Jalan Boon Lay – Cadbury Schweppers Factory and R&D Centre

·         The name of another country club in Tuas?

Chinese Garden & Japanese Garden up

 

WOW! : Lantern Festival 2006 featuring 7 wonders of the world

What    : Northern Chinese Style Architecture designed by Taiwan architect, Yuen Chen Yu and built in 1975. In the Garden of Abundance, a 100 year old Pomegranate trees from Shantung, China, a replica of the 17 Arch Bridge at the Summer Palace in Peking, China

When   : 0700 – 2200hrs daily

Where  : Bus 180/135 alight at Chinese Garden MRT walk 200m or Bus 154 alight at Yuan Chin Road.

How $  : Bonsai Garden A$3 & C$2 and Tortoise Museum A$5 & C$3

                                             

Cheveron up              

 

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How $  : FREE

 

Dragon Kiln (Thow Kwang Industry) up

 

WOW! : A hidden Earth Dragon situated beside NTU check it out www.tkpotteryjungle.com

What    : A remaining pottery and porcelain makers, with Teracotta collection that stand guard an unique kiln which looks like the belly of a huge dragon. Found in 1965.

When   : 0900 – 1700hrs daily

Where  : Lorong Tawas, Bus 172/199 alight at Jalan Bahar walk 600m

How $  : FREE

 

Jurong Bird Park up

 

WOW! : $10 million revamped completed in August 2006 with exhibit modelled on the Okavango River in Botswana. www.birdpark.com.sg

What    : South East Asia largest Bird Park, World largest walk in aviary, Tallest man-made water fall, Home to 8000 birds of 600 species, All Stars Birdshow, Kings of the Skies Birdshow

When   : 0800 – 1800hrs daily

Where  : Bus 194/251 from Boon Lay Interchange alight at Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim

How $  : A$16 & C$8

 

Jurong Reptile Park up(check is it still open)

 

WOW! : Largest reptile park in South East Asia

What    : Home of iguana, araipama, tortoise, snake, crocodiles

When   : 0900 – 1800hrs daily

Where  : Beside Jurong Bird Park

How $  : A$8 & C$3

 

Jurong Hill & Hill Top Restaurant up

 

WOW! : Jurong Hill Top Restaurant & Look Out Tower, spectacular view of Jurong Island

What    : Trees planted by famous peoples: to check

When   : 24hours daily

Where  : Jurong Hill, same road as Jurong Bird Park

How $  : FREE

 

Jurong Lake Park - PAddlez inc up

 

WOW! : Open in 01 April 2006, Kayaking & Dragonboat Orientation Programme

What    : It is operated by PAddlez inc a branch of PA Sea Sports Club, other outlets are Bedok Reservoir and Upper Seletar Reservoir.

When   : Tue to Sun from 1000 to 1830hrs, closed on Monday

Where  : Bus 154 alight at Yuan Chin Road, beside Chinese Garden

How $  : $15 a Kayak for an hour

 

Jurong Park Connector (Jurong Lake Park) up

 

WOW! : Open in 01 April 2006, it provide a 2.8km water promenade

What    : It was completed by JTC Corporation, a 42 hectare park which has facilities for concerts & corporate parties,

When   : 24hours daily

Where  : Bus 154 alight at Yuan Chin Road, beside Chinese Garden

How $  : FREE

 

Jurong Country Club up

 

WOW! : Day & Night Golf, 54-bay driving range, www.jcc.org.sg

What    : It was established in 1975 by the Jurong Town Corporation and constructed at a cost of $4million. The club provide facilities such as Tennis, Squash, Swimming, Gym, Billiards, Pools, Table Tennis, Bowling, Jackpot KTV,

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Where  : Science Centre Road

How $  : $15000 (Golf) / $2000 (Social) for Local

 

Jurong Driving Centre (Pan Country Driving Centre) up

 

WOW! : www.singaporemirror.com/co_pancountry.htm Get your class 4 & 5 license here

What    : The centre conduct the following course Heavy Vehicle Driving Licence Course & Driving Proficiency Course for elderly drivers, Safe Driving Skills & Knowledge Course.

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Where  : Fourth Chin Bee Road, Jurong Stadium Car Park

How $  : Class 4 is $605 & Class 5 is $505

 

Jurong East Sport Complex up

 

WOW! : Swimming Pool and Stadium, Which Singapore Football Club

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Jurong International Business Park up

 

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What    : Home to Creative HQ

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Jurong Fish Port  up

 

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When   : 24hours daily, 12 to 6am the busiest time, most fishmongers rest on Monday

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How $  : FREE, outsiders may not be able to enter, subject to police security check

 

Jurong Pier & Seafood Restaurant up

 

WOW! : Makan seafood and view Jurong Island, I used to work as a part time waiter in this restaurant.

What    : In the past, before the construction of the Jurong Island Road, workers took the ferry service from this Pier to Jurong Island. 

When   : 24hours daily

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How $  : FREE

 

Library - Jurong Point Library up check new name

 

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How $  : FREE

 

Library - Jurong Regional Library up check jurong or jurong east

 

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Singapore Discovery Centre up

 

WOW! : iWERKS Theatre 3D Movies Wild SAFARI http://www.sdc.com.sg/

What    : Crisis Simulation Theatre, Enterprise Quest, Visionarium, Harmony Circle, On Location Reporter, Gateway, Shooting Gallery

When   : 0900 – 1800hrs (Tue to Sun) and 2000hrs (Sat) Closed on Monday

Where  : Bus 193/182 from Boon Lay Bus Interchange

How $  : A$10 & C$6

 

SAFTI Military Institute (Bus Tour) up

 

WOW! : Defend forces at the entrance: BOFORS 76.2mm Naval Gun, M114 Gun Howitzer, AMX-13 Tank, A4 Skyhawk Aircraft & an unique suspended bridge SAFTI Link

What    : 75m long entrance with a sculpture designed by Taiwan Mr Ju Ming, A 60m tall tower with 256 steps guarded by 2 stone lions that once stood before the Merdeka Bridge.

When   : 0900 – 1800hrs (Tue to Sun) and 2000hrs (Sat) Closed on Monday

Where  : Beside Singapore Discovery Centre

How $  : Free for visitors with an admission ticket to Singapore Discovery Centre

 

Singapore Science Centre up

 

WOW! : Discover why Pluto is out from the Solar System? www.sci-ctr.edu.sg

What    : Chemistry Exhibition, Kinetic Garden, Discovery Zone, Water Works, The Mind’s Eye, The Human Body, Amazing Electron, Ecogarden, Web of Life.

When   : 1000 – 1800hrs daily and closed on monday

Where  : Jurong East MRT walks 600m, Bus No 66/178/198/335

How $  : A$6 & C$3

 

Singapore Omni Theatre up

 

WOW! : Omnimax Movie: Roving Mars and Deep Sea about 40min www.science.edu.sg

What    : 5 storey dome shaped theatre provide you with an immersive cinematic experience. Normal Cinema uses a 35mm tape, whereas Omnimax Movie uses a 70mm tape.

When   : Closed on Monday check operating time

Where  : Beside Singapore Science Centre

How $  : A$10 & C$5

 

Snow City up

 

WOW! : Building snow man in a hot summer Jurong Town

What    : An environment of minus five degree Celsius, give visitors a winter experience.

When   : Friday 1500 – 2030hrs, Weekend, PH & SH 0900 – 2030hrs

Where  : Beside Singapore Omni Theatre

How $  : 1hr $12, 2hr $18, whole day $24

 

Shopping – Boon Lay Shopping Centre up

 

WOW! : Coach Tickets to West Malaysia

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Shopping – Jurong East Entertainment Centre up

 

WOW! : Fuji Palace (Ice Skating)

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Shopping - Jurong Point Shopping Centre up

 

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Shopping – IMM up

 

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