Christmas in Singapore 2008:
Photo Tour & Tips for Visitors
Celebrating Christmas in Singapore 2008? You must visit
the Orchard Road Christmas Light Up. Now in its 25th year...
What:
A Sweet Christmas on Orchard Road - the Light Up
When:
15 Nov 08 to 2 Jan 09
Highlights:
- 5km of fairy lights from Orchard Road to Marina Bay
- 19-25 Dec 08: caroling, shows, Christmas floats, Christmas charity.
- Grand Concert on 25 Dec 08
- Free tours for tourists and children
On this page: [Photo Tour]
[Christmas 2008 - When & Where]
Photo Tour of Christmas in Singapore 2008
The words on Tangs Plaza says, 'With God, all things are possible!' What an appropriate message during such gloomy times. |
Theme for Christmas in Singapore 2008: A Sweet Christmas. |
Candy-like dolls. Reminds me of the Playmobil toys I used to play with. |
You'll find him going round and round on a carousel outside Isetan Orchard Road. |
Giant ribbons on trees. Orchard Road Walkway. |
Giant Christmas tree at Ngee Ann City Shopping Centre. |
The Christmas tree outside Paragon Shopping Centre. |
Shiny balls hanging on the Paragon Christmas tree. If you take it easy, you'll see the bright side of things round every corner. Merry Christmas and a blessed new year... |
Tips for Visitors: Exactly Where the Action Is
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Are you planning to celebrate 2008's Christmas in Singapore? Good news and great treats for you. Just look at these offerings... |
- Christmas in Singapore 2008 - Where & When to see the Orchard Road Light Up:
- Where: All of Orchard Road, Bras Basah Road to Marina Bay
- When: Sunday-Thursday, 7pm - 12 midnight. Friday-Saturday, 7pm - 2am. Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve, 7pm - 6am.
- Expect to see buskers on Orchard Road.
- Where: All of Orchard Road, Bras Basah Road to Marina Bay
- Take a free open-top bus tour.
- A must-do if you are celebrating Christmas in Singapore 2008.
- Nightly 15 Nov 2008 - 2 Jan 2009, except Christmas Day.
- Runs from 8pm to 10.30pm at 15 minute interval.
- Each ride lasts for 30 minutes.
- Present your passport for your complimentary tickets at Singapore Visitors' Centres at:
- Singapore Airport: Terminals 1, 2 and 3.
- Junction of Orchard Road and Cairnhill Road(see map below).
- For tourists only. Conditions apply.
- A must-do if you are celebrating Christmas in Singapore 2008.
- Parade of Christmas Floats from Orchard Road to Heartland Towns.
- Nightly from 19-25 December 2008.
- Nightly from 19-25 December 2008.
- Free performances @ Christmas in Singapore 2008:
- Carolling, Dances, Mimes, Songs by Church Groups along Orchard Road (see map below)
- 19-23 Dec 08, 7pm-10.30pm at:
- Walkway outside Wisma Atria
- Tong Building
- Tangs Department Store
- Paragon Shopping Centre
- Plaza Singapura
- 24 Dec 08
- 7-9pm, Paragon Shopping Centre
- 7-10.30pm, Plaza Singapura
- 19-23 Dec 08, 7pm-10.30pm at:
- Christmas Day Grand Concert - 'The Spirit of Christmas'
- 3pm - 11pm at on Orchard Road (near Bideford Road junction)
- Charity event with 3000 underprivileged guests
- Evening musical show with special guests:
- You Ya
- Dongfang Billy
- Groups from Australia, Brazil, Hawaii, New Zealand and Taiwan
- Carolling, Dances, Mimes, Songs by Church Groups along Orchard Road (see map below)
Map of Orchard Road: Christmas in Singapore 2008
(cameras = performance locations, ' I ' graphics = Visitors' Centre)
- Free Tours for Children with Paying Adults. For Tourists Only.
- When: 15 November 08 - 2 January 09
- Free tours for children who are accompanied by paying parents:
- Animal Parks: Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, Jurong Bird Park
- Museums: National Museum, Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore Art Museum, Singapore Philatelic Museum, Peranakan Museum, Reflections at Bukit Chandu, Memories at Old Ford Factory.
- Tours: Captain Explorer Amphibious Dukw Trails, Hippo River Cruise, Labrador Secret Tunnel, Sentosa Magical Christmas Combo, Mint Museum of Toys, Singapore Science Centre, National Orchid Garden, Singapore Flyer, Singapore River Cruises, Singapore Sightseeing Pass.
- All are subject to conditions at each attraction.
- Animal Parks: Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, Jurong Bird Park
- When: 15 November 08 - 2 January 09
- Freebies @ Parties
- Complimentary Entry:
- Bar None @ Marriott Hotel, Orchard Road
- Attica @ Clarke Quay
- Howl at the Moon @ Peranakan Place, Orchard Road
- St James Power Station @ Sentosa Gateway (entry to all outlets for cover charge of 1 outlet)
- 1-for-1 Drinks:
- Loof @ Odeon Towers
- Thumper @ Goodwood Park Hotel
- Zouk @ Jiak Kim Street
- Complimentary Stuff upon Purchase:
- Supper Club at Odeon Towers
- The Arena @ Clarke Quay
- The Heritage Brew @ Clarke Quay
- Only for tourists from 15 Nov 08 to 2 Jan 09. Collect vouchers from a Singapore Visitors' Centre. Present voucher and passport for these freebies (mentioned in point 6).
- Complimentary Entry:
- Late night shopping at the following malls:
- Vivo City: 12, 13, 19, 20, 23 Dec 08. Till 11pm.
- Marina Square: 5-20 Dec 08. Till 11pm.
- Vivo City: 12, 13, 19, 20, 23 Dec 08. Till 11pm.
Recommended Hotels
for Enjoying Christmas in Singapore 2008
A few hotels near the Orchard Road Christmas Light Up...
Budget Hangout Mt Emily Hotel Singapore
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Under US$150 YMCA International House Hotel Singapore
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Under US$250 Meritus Mandarin Hotel Singapore
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Luxury Four Seasons Hotel Singapore
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Related to Christmas in Singapore 2008
Past Christmas Celebrations in Singapore - 2006 & 2007
Christmas in Singapore 2008: More tips on hotels, freebies, etc
Or book a flight and secure your hotel.
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