TTG Asia Publications March 2019 Issue | Page 21

TTG ASIA MARCH 2019 DESTINATION: SINGAPORE 21 WHAT’S HOT Tours & Activities The past and future Singapore Behind the curtains Visitors can now learn about The Art of Chinese Teochew Opera by meeting with one of Singapore’s last remaining Teochew Opera & Puppetry troupes. Xperience Singapore goes behind the scenes to give guests a glimpse at how the troupe’s third-generation per- formers apply their expressive makeup and wear their cos- tumes; to learn the meanings behind the costumes and cho- reography; and don a costume before performing a skit under guidance from the masters. – on Sentosa Island. Daredevils can choose to add another heart- stopping activity, the AJ Hackett Bungy Jump, if they so wish. Revel in the rush Crafted for adventurers and adrenaline junkies, the Fear Factor Tour from Monster Day Tours features three thrilling challenges – indoor skydiving, zipline, high-element swing A dose of local culture Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel launched a year-long campaign entitled Live Like a Local, which offers guests weekly experiential local tours and workshops. Experience the virtual world Resorts World Sentosa has opened Singapore’s first virtual reality (VR) theme park, and one of the biggest of its kind in South-east Asia. HeadRock VR brings 11 Xtreme VR attractions across different themes, from extreme outdoor adventures to high-action firearm combat. Admission is open to all except children young- er than six years and infants. From left: A mural in the Tiong Bahru district; learn about Chinese Teochew Opera Until November 31, compli- mentary half-day tours depart every Saturday, taking guests through the storied Tiong Bahru residential estate to visit wall murals and sample old-school local pastries. Additionally, on every first Saturday of the month, guests can participate in hands-on activities in celebration of Singapore’s cultural festivals. An intricate Peranakan story Journey back to the 15 th century, when the Peranakans first settled in Singapore, in the heartlands of Katong. Here lies the main factory of Kim Choo Holdings – which was a finalist for Best Shopping Experience in the Sin- gapore Tourism Awards 2018 – where visitors can participate in a Curated Boutique Tour. During the tour, visitors get to sample mini nyonya treats, witness a shoe-beading demon- stration and learn more about Singapore’s Peranakan herit- age. Other activities available include porcelain shopping and a beadwork workshop. TTG Travel Trade Publishing is proud to be the travel trade media partner of the ASEAN Tourism Competitive Com- mittee, working together to support the ASEAN Tourism Marketing Strategy and promote ASEAN destinations for tourism and business events OPEN FOR DAILY STAYS Unwind in the spacious comfort of our apartments with the new Weekend Staycation off er where you can enjoy daily rates from USD209++ per night. Visit OakwoodAsia.com/Singapore-CBD for more information. 6 Shenton Way, OUE Downtown 1, Singapore 068809 T: +65-6812 6000 | E: [email protected] OakwoodAsia.com/Singapore-CBD | @OakwoodPremierOUESingapore AUSTRALIA | CHINA | INDIA | INDONESIA | JAPAN | MALAYSIA | SINGAPORE | SOUTH KOREA | THAILAND | VIETNAM