Singapore / Attractions / Themed Attractions / Boat Quay / Singapore River/Clarke Quay

Once traders? bumboats jostled for space in the Singapore River to offload their cargoes. Now all but a few of the bumboats have gone, but new life has been breathed into the old shop-houses and godowns along the river banks. Boat Quay and Clarke Quay have been completely renovated and the Singapore River transformed into the city’s newest leisure and entertainment centre. More than 35 bars and restaurants have opened in Boat Quay Featuring al fresco dining along the riverbank. Allow three hours.

Just up-river stands Clarke Quay, where shoppers can enjoy the festival atmosphere while hunting for bargains in 176 air—conditioned godowns and shophouses. Clarke Quay has 40 push-carts selling unique knick-knacks such as pottery, jewellery and woodcraft. Bars, karaoke pubs, restaurants and a Disney-style Adventure Ride also pull in the crowds.

Getting there: Boat Quay is a short walk from Raffles Place MRT (Cl). Clarke Quay can he reached by humboat from Raffles Place jetty, by the Singapore Trolley from Bras Basah Road (Raffles City) or take SBS bus 32, 54 and 195 to River Valley Road.