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 Esplanade is waterside building that is found near the Singapore River.  It is for Singapore’s performing arts and it has a mall.  Must-see place.

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3  Esplanade is waterside building that is found near the Singapore River.  It is for Singapore’s performing arts and it has a mall.  Must-see place because of the architectural and cultural significance.

4  Named after Stamford Raffles, the founder of Singapore.  It was declared a national monument in 1987.

5  Has unique and architecturally beautiful exterior surroundings.  Use to be called Changi Prison  It is the site of the World War 2 Prisoner of War Camp.  The museum is used worldwide for educational source of aspects of World War 2.

6  A monument that is dedicated to the civilians who perished during the Japanese Occupation of Singapore  It is the symbol for the shared war experiences of the Indians, Malays, Chinese, and other races.  Called the “chopsticks” memorial for its unusual design.

7  A gun emplacement site that consists of a labyrinth of tunnels  Used to store ammunition

8  Here lies over 4,000 graves and 2,500 names of allied soldiers  Used to be a hospital burial ground during the Japanese Occupation period.  The road leading up to the memorial is the same road the Japanese Imperial Guards invaded and marched on in February 1942.

9  Built by the British to form the Singapore Fortress in World War 2  Divided into three zones:  Red Zone: Shows how this part of the world was part of World War 2  Blue Zone: A tunnel complex under Mount Siloso  Yellow Zone: Exhibits the life of the soldier at the fort

10  Istana is the office and residence of Singapore’s president  Working office of Singapore’s prime minister  It is a big tourist attraction


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