Ever since then...

Since the last post was mostly about the history and origin of clarke quay and its name, this post shall be about the changes and improvements of clarke quay, from the past until now. by Let me first include a simple map of the area.

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Formerly a chain of 19th century shophouses, Clarke Quay now has more than 50 shops selling everything from silk wear and batik prints to home furnishings and antiques. At night, a carnival mood prevails, with street stalls, restaurants, theme pubs, bars, and alfresco eateries coming to life. For dining with a local flavour, savour satay (Malay kebabs) at the Clarke Quay Satay Club. A bumboat ride from Clarke Quay Jetty down to the mouth of the Singapore River lets you relive the old days when these boats carried cargo instead of tourists. Clarke Quay has certainly evolved alot since then, from a once bustling wharf where merchants went to trade or store their ware. It is no less bustling and exciting though, with partying, clubbing and dining available in colourfully restored warehouses. It leaves a touch of the old, blended nicely and comfortably with the new. With the opening of new entertainments such as the Arena at the Rupee room; a stunning lineup of performers from the US, UK, Australia, as well as C clinic; a pub with a hospital theme, this has added to the trendiness of Clarke Quay, never failing to attract thousands of visitors a year to simply enjoy a drink or two while enjoying the beautiful sight of the Singapore River.


Rows of colourful shophouses which restaurants and pubs etc have been set up

The Central Mall at Clarke Quay. Pioneering a new live, work, play concept, SOHO at Central, comprises two towers with a total of 227 Small Office Home Office units, has captured the imagination of the Singapore and regional markets.

The G-max Reverse Bungee, a thrilling ride set up along the Singapore River. It involves up to three people being seated in a specially designed open air steel reinforced capsule, attached by US-approved bungy cords to two towers. The cords are tightened and then released, catapulting the capsule up to 60m in the air at speeds of 200kph.


In the many photos we have put up, including the above, you can see how Clarke Quay is definitely a 'in' place to be. It has an ideal fusion of the past as well as the current, attracting many tourists and singaporeans alike to pay it a visit. We hope you enjoy this!


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www.visitsingapore.com
www.mytravelguide.com
www.feo.com.sg
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