This is a record of my own DIY (Do It Yourself) tour that included Singapore's Marina Reservoir and the surrounding areas. Starting at the Exit E of MRT (NE 5) Clarke Quay Station and ending at MRT (CE1, DT16) Bayfront Station. Feel free to follow my journey in a way that suits your health condition, fitness level, and pace, to explore and capture your fond memories of Singapore.
Marina Reservoir is filled with waterfront and reservoir scenery, wall murals, statues, sculptures, heritage buildings, food centres, shopping malls, restarants, eateries, pubs, cafes, people, buildings and structures that are well worth capturing.
1) Starting Journey at Exit E of MRT (NE 5) Clarke Quay Station
We are starting the journey at the Exit E of MRT (NE 5) Clarke Quay Station.
Starting Journey at Exit E of MRT (NE 5) Clarke Quay Station.
Turn left to exit the Clarke Quay Central mall and turn left again to walk into the tunnel under the Coleman Bridge.
2) The Coleman Bridge
The current Coleman Bridge was built in 1990. But it retained architectural and decorative features of the 1886 bridge, such as the ornate columns, lamp posts, railing, and arched support.
The Coleman Bridge
3) Two wall murals in the tunnel under the Coleman Bridge
Enjoy the two murals while crossing the tunnel under the Coleman Bridge.
Two wall murals in the tunnel under the Coleman Bridge
Continue walking until you see the Riverwalk Columns Waterfalls on your right, before the Elgin Bridge. Before crossing the Elgin Bridge tunnel, observe the Elgin Bridge, The Parliament House and the Supreme Court on the left side of the river and observe on the right, the interesting wall mural at South Bridge Rd and Elgin Bridge by Ceno2.
4) The Riverwalk Columns Waterfalls
This waterfall is unique because it is made up of many mini waterfalls from columns.
The Riverwalk Columns Waterfalls.
5) The Elgin Bridge
The Elgin Bridge is a national monument that was built between 1925 and 1929 to bridge the Singapore River.
The Elgin Bridge.
6) The Parliament House
The Parliament House was officially opened in in October 1999. It consisted of three blocks and a restored colonial building.
The Parliament House.
7) The Supreme Court
The current Supreme Court building is the seat of Singapore’s highest court since mid-2005.
On its left is the former Supreme Court building that is now part of the National Gallery Singapore, a visual arts museum.
The Supreme Court.
8) Ceno2's interesting wall mural at South Bridge Rd and Elgin Bridge
Ceno2's interesting wall mural at South Bridge Rd and Elgin Bridge.
Cross the Right Tunnel (opposite to Ceno2's wall mural) under the Elgin Bridge into Boat Quay.
9) The Right Tunnel under the Elgin Bridge into Boat Quay
Enjoy the murals while crossing the Right Tunnel under the Elgin Bridge into Boat Quay.
The Right Tunnel under the Elgin Bridge into Boat Quay.
Most of the attractions are on the left side of the river and dining options are on the right.
But the statues of The Boy with his Dog are also on the right. So explore the right side first and take the opportunity to take photos and videos of the left side.
10) The dining options of Boat Quay
Confirm the prices before you order.
The dining options of Boat Quay.
11) The Boy with his Dog statues by Unknown Artist
The Boy with his Dog statues by Unknown Artist.
After exploring the right side, cross the Elgin Bridge to the leftside and take the chance to use the other tunnel to cross under the Eglin Bridge into Boat Quay, to enjoy another two murals in the other tunnel.
12) The Left Tunnel under the Elgin Bridge into Boat Quay
Enjoy the murals while crossing the Left Tunnel under the Elgin Bridge into Boat Quay.
The Left Tunnel under the Elgin Bridge into Boat Quay.
Walk down the river until you see Sir Stamford Raffles on your left and then turn left and observe Sir Stamford Raffles.
13) Sir Stamford Raffles statue
This is a monument to where Sir Stamford Raffles landed in 1819.
Sir Stamford Raffles statue.
Continue walking down and capture The Arts House at the Old Parliament, Victoria Concert Hall, National Gallery Singapore and the Singapore Cricket Club.
14) The Arts House at the Old Parliament
The Arts House, which is a national monument, is formerly the Old Parliament House. It was built in in 1827 and is the oldest government building and perhaps the oldest surviving building in Singapore.
The Arts House at the Old Parliament.
The Arts House is Singapore's multi-disciplinary arts venue. It hosts art exhibitions and concerts.
The Arts House at the Old Parliament.
15) Victoria Theatre and Victoria Memorial Hall
The Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall is a performing arts centre with a complex of two buildings and a clock tower joined together by a common corridor. The oldest part of the building was first built in 1862, and the complex was completed in 1909. It is a national monument that has undergone a number of renovations and refurbishment.
Victoria Theatre and Victoria Memorial Hall.
There is yet another Sir Stamford Raffles statue in front of Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall.
Sir Stamford Raffles statue in front of Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall.
16) National Gallery Singapore
National Gallery Singapore is consisted of two national monuments: City Hall and the former Supreme Court. It oversees the world’s largest public collection of Singapore and Southeast Asian modern art.
For Tourist:
Click here to purchase National Gallery Singapore tickets without having to queue up.
Singapore residents have free general admission.
National Gallery Singapore.
17) The Singapore Cricket Club
Established in 1852, the Singapore Cricket Club is the premier sports and lifestyle club in the heart of the city. The club is a gazetted building. The main part of the present Clubhouse building, was built in 1884. It was extended in 1907 and the northern and southern wings were added in 1922.
