- Address: 3 River Valley Rd, Singapore 179024
- Phone: +65 6337 3292
- Opening hours: 10.00 - 22.00
The resort is not only the sea, palm trees and chaise lounges. This is the most diverse types of recreation, but in Singapore it is also the quay of Clarke Quay (Clarke Quay Singapore). A few centuries ago here stood the huts of the first settlers, now this is one of the most popular places not only for visitors, but also for local residents.
The Story of Clarke Key
Once upon a time this place was a prototype of the Chinatown, there were docks, berths and warehouses on the bank of the river, and loading and unloading operations were carried out daily over the unceasing flow of barges. The river was polluted, the ecology of the river, the shores and its environs was in a deplorable state. And if the port is economically profitable, the gloomy and dirty areas in the center of the city are extremely sad. City authorities in the middle of the last century decided to move the port facilities down the river closer to its mouth, and the city center maximally ennoble. The river was cleared of debris, measures were taken to remediate the coastal zone, and on the site of the port facilities, a whole entertainment quarter soon grew up with a bunch of restaurants , bars, cafes, discos and clubs, boutiques and various exclusive shops. A little later, huge umbrellas rose up above the street, protecting the holidaymakers from the scorching sun, and from tropical downpours. In each support of such an umbrella, the street air-conditioning system works surprisingly for all tourists.
During the reconstruction, a new life and name appeared on the embankment - the Clarke Quay - in honor of the popular second governor of the island Andrew Clark, who made a lot of efforts in the late XIX century to turn Singapore into a major port city.
Current state
Today Clarke Key is the epicenter of nightlife and one of the brightest and most beautiful streets of the city. People come here to relax, have a delicious meal, admire the colorful illumination during the laser show , dissolve into the life of the night city. In the center of the block there is a fountain, which quietly beats right from under the feet, it is especially liked by children. With the onset of darkness, as with street umbrellas, he has a multicolored rainbow of illumination. For lovers of extreme adrenaline on the waterfront there is an attraction G-Max Reverse Bungy. The volunteers are placed in a capsule and launched from the slingshot into the sky at a speed of about 200 km / h about 60 meters in height. For a while the capsule haphazardly dangles on the cables, turning and jumping. Wishing to fly, of course, much less than the audience.
In the afternoon, the embankment turns into a shopping center. You can also be offered a ride on a boat or boat by the river. Excursion for 40 minutes will be an unforgettable sight for only $ 9 for adults and $ 4 for children. Quay Clarke Key is a great place for walking at any time of the day or night. On Sundays, the local flea market is boiling here - one of Singapore 's best markets .
It is most convenient to get to the embankment either by car, rented , or by public transport , for example, by metro on the purple line to the station of the same name Clarke Quay MRT. Travel cards Singapore Tourist Pass and Ez-Link will help you to save money on the trip.
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