Wednesday, May 22, 2013

A-Z of Singapore - F for Flyer

So, Singapore wanted its own EYE. Much like London. Some even say the island wanted to compete with Britain. Thus came about the Singapore Flyer.

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So this gigantic wheel is located along the Singapore river, overlooking most of the traditional tourist places of Singapore - like the famous Marina Bay Sands, Gardens By the Bay etc.

Airconditioned capsules that rotate as slow as an ant can accomodate close to 30 people and an entire round takes about 40 minutes. The idea is, as your capsule rotates, you get different views of Singapore, but since it rotates very slowly, that isn't always the case. Although, I must admit that it is definitely a feast for real photographers and self-proclaimed ones as well.

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One must definitely get to see the Flyer at night. Towering over the skyline, the blue lights of the flyer are a visual treat and makes you wonder how brilliant these Singaporeans are, with construction. 

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What's interesting is one of these capsules has a small make-shift restaurant which can be used for "romantic dates", as a friend puts. I haven't had the chance to go on such a date, but if I do, I would definitely share my experience.


Until then !!

-Prashanth Ashok

11 comments:

  1. Ahh a date there :D Super piece of info. Adding to my (our) check list :D

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  2. make-shift restaurant which can be used for "romantic dates" eh ? Sooper i say..! Good one macha..!

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    1. Thanks da :) Seekram trip plan pannu ! Err... I mean to visit the other places in Singapore too

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  3. make-shift restaurant which can be used for "romantic dates" ah? sooper!.. Good one macha

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  4. wah... that must be a wonderful ride :D
    Rmantic dates lo any experience unthi ah ?
    Manchi post.
    Btw F sor some other thing from you could have been better :P

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  5. Beautiful clicks
    I have been to Singapore last year but got no chance to get on to flyer
    Yr description and clicks both r good :)

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    1. Thanks Afshan :) But the pics weren't clicked by me. All of them are taken from different websites

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