Thursday, February 14, 2013

Where to go: Urban Redevelopment Authority


Opening hours:

9 am to 5 pm Monday to Saturday for the Singapore City Gallery.


8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday for the office.


Admission fee:
Free

How to get there:
Nearest MRT is Tanjong Pagar.

Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Singapore is the body that is responsible in planning and facilitating Singapore’s physical development. Located in Tanjong Pagar area, the URA office can be reach from Chinatown too.

The first floor of the office is opened for the public and it is the home of Singapore City Gallery, where the miniature models of both downtown Singapore and Singapore as a whole can be seen. The models are done with astonishing details, including areas still in building and areas still in planning If you are familiar with Singapore, it is fun to stand there and find what is where.

If you're not, it is a great props to get familiar with the country and prepare your itinerary! P.S.: If you decided to drop by URA, be sure to visit Maxwell Road Hawker Centre too. The eating place that is located just across the URA building is famous for its chicken rice stall, Tian Tian Chicken Rice.

 P.S.: If you decided to drop by URA, be sure to visit Maxwell Road Hawker Centre too. The eating place that is located just across the URA building is famous for its chicken rice stall, Tian Tian Chicken Rice.

Miniature of Esplanade, Marina Bay Sands,
and Singapore Flyer

For more interesting places to visit in Singapore, visit my article Unconventional Places to Visit in Singapore.

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