Singapore River, River in Central Region, Singapore
The Singapore River flows through the heart of the city and connects multiple districts together. The waterway is lined with promenades where museums, restaurants, and shops reflect different aspects of urban life.
The river was Singapore's main trading route during the colonial period and was traveled by hundreds of boats daily. Later the waterway was completely cleaned up and transformed into a symbol of environmental renewal.
The banks display traditional shophouses alongside modern buildings that reflect different eras of Singapore's development. Visitors can see how local and global cultures meet along the waterside today.
Visitors can explore the waterway from multiple piers or join organized boat tours. The best time to explore is late afternoon or evening when the area is less crowded.
Once one of the world's most polluted waterways, choked with industrial waste and sewage, it was once nearly unusable. The successful cleanup beginning in the 1970s proved that even severely damaged rivers can be brought back to life.
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