Singapore River – a river with historical importance

Singapore is a city with endless options of entertainment and a long list of amazing places to visit. Singapore River is one such place which not only presents beautiful views but also holds great historical importance. Your trip to Singapore remains incomplete if you do not visit this beautiful river and its surroundings. This article is about various reasons why you must come to this place.

Speaking history of this city

While you visit this classic river, you can feel as if Singapore River is mystically depicting the rising fortune of the place that how a fishing village has grown into one of the busiest trade ports of the world. Singapore River has been a living witness to all those who came to this land as immigrants from all the other parts of the world and later made Singapore their home.

Singapore River is a place where you can relive the history amidst the most colorful and romantic glimpses of yesteryears. It is where Sang Nila Utama, the ruler of Palembang (presently Indonesia) came first and encountered with a lion look-like animal. Based on that experience this city was named as Singapura i.e. ‘the lion city’.

The main centre of trade in Singapore

Since the city of Singapore grew around the port, the mouth of river gradually developed as the main centre of trade, commerce and finance. Even today, that area around the old river mouth is considered to be the most expensive and the most economic area of this island country.

Access to other tourist-interest places

Besides enjoying the beautiful river view, there are many other places of tourist interest like temples, shrines, etc. are also located in the close vicinity of the river. As mentioned earlier, the area is a famous trade centre; commercial places like Clarke Quay and Boat Quay add more charm to the beauty of the Singapore River.

Go for a river cruise

Take a scenic cruise down the Singapore River and soak in the tranquil ambience and journey to discover the past, present and possibilities of the future. While visiting the river, you also may get the river cruise facility. Singapore’s cruise operators are able to arrange a diverse selection for your enjoyment, from something as simple as a day trip to the sun-kissed southern islands to luxurious seasonal cruises to far-flung places of antiquity.

However, a guided tour like the Singapore River cruise allows you the experience of different sights, attractions and atmosphere along the river. Running commentaries are also provided on board when the cruise passes through attractions like Clarke Quay, Boat Quay, Raffles and Memorial Hall. Come to this place to enjoy the memories through lighters and bumboats.