Tours

JAN/FEB

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ANZA TOURS

DATE: Tuesday 25 January TIME: 3pm – 6pm MEET: 2.50pm at the pergola in front of Block 3 and behind the bus stop, at the corner of Neil and Everton roads. Nearest MRT is Outram Park COST: Members $45, non-members $50

Chinese New Year

Chinatown is always fascinating, yet even more so during the Chinese New Year celebrations. Our guide will explain the customs, taboos and traditions of this exciting and colourful holiday as you wander through Chinatown, learning about the history of the area. We’ll drop by a bakery for traditional Chinese cakes, meet sellers of incense and paper money, and visit a clan house and the Kuan Yin Temple. The tour will end at the Chinatown Complex where bargain-hunting is optional. You’ll then have the chance to eat at the famous Smith Street Noodle Shop (at your own expense) and enjoy the lights and atmosphere of Chinatown at this magical time of year. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water and an umbrella.

DATE: Wednesday 16 February TIME: 9.30am – 12.30pm MEET: 9.20am, Tiong Bahru MRT station, Exit B next to McDonalds COST: Members $45, non-members $50 DATE: Saturday 26 February TIME: 9.30am – 13.00pm MEET: 9.20am at the carpark entrance of Newton hawker centre COST: Members $90, non-members $100

Monkey God’s Birthday in Tiong Bahru

Enjoy the festivities centred around the Monkey God’s Birthday as we head to Tiong Bahru, home of The Tiong Bahru Qi Tian Gong, or Monkey God Temple. While there, discover the meaning behind the name ‘Tiong Bahru’ and find out why it was known as “the neighbourhood of beautiful women”. Meet Alice Wang, the cobbler who conducts business from her window, taste Mrs. Cheng’s award-winning Gula Melaka Chiffon Cake, and see iconic murals by Singaporean artist Yip Yew Chong. Our tour ends at the wet market looking for local delicacies.

Ford Factory and Changi Chapel and Museum

Singapore fell into the hands of the Japanese on 15 February 1942. As a result, as many as 10,000 POWs and civilians were imprisoned at Changi Prison. Our visit to Changi Chapel and Museum provides a chance to learn about the hardships of the prisoners. We’ll then drive to the Changi Beach massacre site where the ethnic cleansing known as Sook Ching took place. Our last stop is at the former Ford Factory - Ford’s first motor car assembly plant in south east Asia, and a temporary Japanese headquarters during the war.

DATE: Tuesday 22 February TIME: 9.30am – 12 noon MEET: 9.20am, bus stop in front of Haw Par Villa MRT station COST: Members $35, non-members $40 DATE: Wednesday 2 March TIME: 10.00am – 12.00pm MEET: 9.50am, Changi Airport MRT, Exit-T3 departure hall on L2 COST: Members $30, non-members $35

Hidden gems of the West

Join this tour to discover some hidden gems in the western part of Singapore. Tiger Balm is a salve everyone has heard of for easing aches and pains, but did you know there was a Tiger Balm Garden built in Singapore in 1937? More accurately known as Haw Par Villa, it’s truly unique, with over 1,000 statues and 150 dioramas that dramatise Chinese legends and folklore. The sculptures are a reminder to walk the straight and narrow in life and are lessons on virtues and morality. Afterwards. we’ll check out the biggest wholesale centre in Singapore for vegetables and fruits - bring a big bag! Tea break will be at your own expense.

Creation of Jewel

Since Changi Airport opened in 1981 it has won awards for being the best airport in the world. In October 2019, it was elevated to a new level when Jewel officially opened. During this tour you’ll learn about the history of Changi Airport, the construction of Jewel, and the architect behind it, Mr. Moshe Safdie. Our guide will share how an open air carpark in front of T1 has transformed into five levels above ground and seven basement levels, combining commercial and natural environments. Learn about the features of the Rain Vortex, Canopy Park and Forest Valley, home to over 2,000 species of trees and plants.