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Singapore F1 Grand Prix 2011

More exclusive photos courtesy of Daimler Benz.

Singapore F1 Grand Prix 2011 - Practice Session

The crown jewel of the F1 race calendar is here!

If you have ever been to the Singapore Grand Prix which is a night race, I am sure you would agree with me it is a splendid event worthy of mention. 

The excitement, the crowd and the wonder night view of Singapore makes it an event even non F1 fans would appreciate.

I bring you some exclusive photos from the Practice Session courtesy of Daimler Benz:

 

Singapore Focus - Cars

Do you know that the prices of cars are among the most expensive in the world? No only is the car taxed heavily before its allowed to be sold, buyers need to buy a certificate of entitlement just like in Shanghai.

The price of the certificate now, at the time of writing is as high as 300,000 RMB and more depending on the size of the car. Yes. I did not type wrongly. Three hundred grand and above.

This car owner must be a big fan of Ultraman!

Singapore Focus - Food!

I am a contrarian when it comes to preference for Singapore food. Most would either vote for chilli crab or chicken rice to be their favourite Singapore dish.

For me, its always the simple and delightful beef kway teow!

Singapore Focus - Street Sights

Walking past a place in Singapore called Tiong Bahru, I saw some colorful windmills that one of the residents decided to put up to cheer up the place:

Singapore Focus - Night View from Marina Bay Financial Center

Night View from Marina Bay Financial Center:

Somehow, it reminds me of the Bund in Shanghai!

Singapore Focus - Fullerton Hotel

The Fullerton Building was named after Robert Fullerton, the first Governor of Straits Settlement (1826–1829).Commissioned in 1919 as part of the British colony''s centennial celebrations, the building was designed as an office building by Major P.H. Keys of Keys & Dowdeswell, a Shanghai firm, which won the project through a design compeition.

The building was a makeshift hopital during WWII and later became in Post Office. In 2001, it re-opened as a a five star hotel at one of Singapore's most scenic spot.

Singapore Focus - Marina Bay Sands (Sky Park and Infinity Pool)

If you go to the top Marina Bay Sands, there is a Sky Park which gives an excellent view of Singapore and beyond, day or night. The admission charge is SGD$20.

One of the key attraction of the Sky Park is the Infinity Pool which gives the swimmer a feeling as if he is swimming at the edge of the building (only for hotel room guests).

Swimmers need not worry. It is only a visual trick. There are actually plenty of buffer.

Pics from my friend Shawn and others

Singapore Focus - Marina Bay Sands from Youth Olympic Park

One of the best view of Singapore is from the top of Marina Bay Sands Hotel. Have you been there before?

Huang Shan

There is an old Chinese saying that goes "Once you have been to Huang Shan, other mountains you see elsewhere does not interest you anymore" (loosely translated from 去了黄山归来，不看山). Look at these few pictures from Jennifer to know why: