River Area & City Hall

Suntec City Mall

When you visit Suntec City, show your passport at the Service Desk in the Tropics area of the Mall and pick up a Suntec Visitor Card. This card entitles you to a 10% discount at more than 80 shops and restaurants at Suntec City. Suntec City Mall is a major shopping hub with more than 400 retail outlets, pushcarts and 70 food and beverage establishments, including Singapore’s largest hypermarket, Carrefour. Divided into four thematic zones, visitors can also pamper themselves in specialty zones such as e-life@suntec for lifestyle digital products, Happy Kidz for children and maternity wear and Tasty Treatz for irresistible local snacks on the go. With more than 200 events held annually, Suntec City Mall provides endless entertainment and is a one-stop integrated shopping and dining destination like no other. Address: 3 Temasek Boulevard, Singapore 038983. Tel: (65) 6825 2667/8/9 Web: www.sunteccity.com.sg Getting there: MRT: City Hall, exit G (via CityLink Mall); Shuttle Bus Service: City Hall, North Bridge Road exit B. Fountain of Wealth Touch Water Sessions: 9am-12pm / 2:30pm-6pm / 7pm-7:50pm / 9:30pm-10pm. Fountain of Wealth Laser Showtimes: 8pm, 8:30pm and 9pm.

Chijmes

Chijmes (pronounced as “chimes”) is a national heritage site centred on the gothic architecture and walled courtyards of an old Catholic girl’s school. Inside you’ll find plenty of small stores carrying a range of Asian goods. There is also a range of excellent dining and drinking places for a relaxing end to the day here. Address: 30 Victoria Street Tel: +65 6332 6274. Getting there: City Hall MRT, exit A (via Raffles City).

CityLink Mall

The CityLink Mall is the link between Raffles City, the City Hall MRT Station and Suntec City. As you emerge from the MRT Station you’ll find the entrance to this seemingly never-ending mall that stretches underground all the way to the Suntec City business, convention and shopping centre. A range of specialty shops and food outlets are located here. Address: 1 Raffles Link. Getting there: City Hall MRT, exit A.

Clarke Quay

For a dose of shopping on the historical Singapore River, try the festival market are of Clarke Quay. More than 150 shops are tucked away in the cluster of old shophouses and godowns that once served the Singapore trading community. You’ll find anything from silks to woodcraft knick-knacks here in a laid-back environment. Once the sun goes down there are plenty of bars and restaurants next to the river for you to sit at and reflect on the day. Address: 3 River Valley Road. Tel: +65 6337 3292. Getting there: Clarke Quay MRT, exit C.

Funan The IT Mall

Synonymous with computers, Funan Centre is where you'll find computer hardware, software and accessories on every floor. Address: 109 North Bridge Road. Tel: +65 6336 8327. Getting there: City Hall MRT, exit B.

Marina Square

Situated right next to Suntec City and Millenia Walk, Marina Square comprises of four levels of shopping with more than 250 shops. You’ll also find a cinema complex and some great food outlets. Marina Square is also conveniently located near some of the city’s top hotels such as the Marina Mandarin, Pan Pacific and Ritz Carlton hotels. Address: 6 Raffles Boulevard. Tel: +65 6335 2613. Getting there: City Hall MRT, exit A (via CityLink Mall).

Millenia Walk

Singapore’s answer to Rodeo Drive, Millenia Walk is one of the three major shopping areas clustered around Suntec City. A mix of designer clothing, accessories and homeware is available here amongst over 190 different shops. To get here get off the MRT at City Hall and walk through the CityLink Mall. Address: 9 Raffles Boulevard. Tel: +65 6883 1122. Getting there: City Hall MRT, exit A (via CityLink Mall).

Raffles City

Directly upstairs from the City Hall MRT Station, Raffles City is one of the most popular shopping malls in Singapore. The complex also houses two hotels, a variety of restaurants, a convention centre, the award-winning department store, Robinsons & Co, and numerous specialty shops. Watches, jewelry, electronics, optical goods and cameras are well represented. Address: 252 North Bridge Road. Tel: +65 6338 7766. Getting there: City Hall MRT, exit A.