Category: Fun Places

The world’s first Chatuchak Night Market outside Thailand will be coming to Singapore for two months from 7 February to 2 April 2023.

This open-air market will open from Tuesdays to Sundays from 4.30pm to 10.30pm at The Grandstand South Carpark on Turf Club Road in Bukit Timah.

The market will have more than 180 different vendors selling street food, handicrafts, and antiques. Some of these vendors are original vendors flying in from the original venue in Bangkok.

In addition, there will also be around 200 seats for visitors to chill and soak in the vibrant atmosphere.

Here are some of the vendors we can look forward to:

CHA-CHAK THAI TEH TARIK (SATUN PROVINCE)

The Cha Chak (Thai milk tea), which is priced at SGD$4, comes with a tea-pulling performance by the vendor from Thailand’s southern province of Satun.

Besides the classic, they also offer Thai Green Milk Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa, all for SGD$4 each.

THAI ROTI PRATA (SATUN PROVINCE)

The Thai roti prata is slightly thinner, more yellow and chewier. Remember to try their signature dish, the Banana Roti (SGD$5.00).

The rotis are freshly prepared on the spot using butter instead of oil, and cooked till golden brown. It is then drizzled with a generous amount of condensed milk and cut into tiny squares which makes it easier for
sharing.

E-SARN SAUSAGE (NORTH-EASTERN THAILAND)

This sausage is unique to the E-Sarn part of North-eastern Thailand.
These grilled sausages are made from fermented meat, rice, and sometimes vermicelli noodles.

It is always served with a bunch of cabbage, fresh chilli peppers & dilled
ginger. There are 2 options when buying from a street vendor – One
is just plain grilled and the other with a sour taste to it.

Getting There

There will also be complimentary parking or free shuttle buses from Botanic Gardens, Clementi, and Toa Payoh.

Images from Chatuchak Singapore

Orchard Central’s new indoor playground, X-SCAP8, is celebrating Halloween this year with 3 key fright zones.

Located on the 7th floor of Orchard Central, thrill seekers can look forward to these horrific activities..

Slasher House Obstacle Course

This Obstacle course is the centre stage for X-SCAP8’s first-ever Halloween Xtravaganza. Guests needs to maneuver around the house of gore to escape from the Obstacle course.

The Legend of the Red Apple

According to the urban legend, those who can peel a red apple in front of a mirror at midnight can see the image of their “future spouse”. However, if they fail, they will be haunted by the unwanted spirit.

In this challenge, guests enter a pitch-dark room, illuminated with nothing but the light from a candle. They then have to peel a red apple without breaking the skin with the help of a mirror.

Brave souls willing to complete the task will be handsomely rewarded with goodies.

Spook Magic Show

This is a spooky magic show in a dark haunted theatre. With only 7 thrill-seekers at a time, the show is an intimate experience that “questions your sanity and bravery”.

And many more..

In addition, the signature 10-meters obstacle course in the indoor playground has also been upgraded with a 10-meter-high rope course and more.

Guests who dress up for the Halloween event also gets to participate in the Scare Dress Parade and stand a chance to win attractive prizes!

Do note this event is only suitable for 18 years old and above and covered shoes are required.

Here’s a video of how the space looks like (without the Halloween decoration):

X-SCAP8’s Halloween Xtravaganza
When: 28, 29, 30, 31 October 2022， 7pm– 10.30pm
Where: X-SCAP8, Orchard Central, #07-02 Singapore S(238896)

Promotional Bundles:

• 1 x Halloween ticket ($95 each)
• 2 x Halloween tickets ($90 each)
• 3 x Halloween tickets ($85 each)
• 5 x Halloween tickets ($80 each)

Get your tickets here.

Images for illustration

IKEA Singapore will be celebrating Children’s Day on 7 October 2022 with a string of activities.

Kid’s eat for free promotion

During this promotion, children gets to enjoy 3 dishes for free.

Here are the 3 choices:

• Kids Swedish meatballs with mashed potato
• Kids plant balls with mashed potato
• Kids organic spaghetti with tomato sauce

Reopen of Småland at IKEA Tampines

The indoor playground, Småland , was previous closed due to Covid-19 safety measures will be making it’s comeback.

Children will get to step into a magical forest play area, explore the new hopscotch area, and have fun with BYGGLEK range, coloring activities and more.

In addition, a JATTELIK Dinosaur Mascot Meet & Greet session will also be happening on 7 October 2022 at 11.30am, 2.30pm and 5pm.

NB: There is no more Småland in IKEA Alexandra.

Cute Animal-theme buns

In addition, these cute animal-themed buns will also be available for purchase.

The little shark bun with red bean filling retails at S$2 while the new little turtle bun (available from 10 Oct 2022) retails at S$2.90.

Launch of BLÅVINGAD, ocean-themed collection

Children can also get their room revamped with the launch of an adorable new ocean-inspired collection, BLÅVINGAD.

Through the collection, children can learn about the ocean and be inspired to learn more about marine life and conservation.

Images from IKEA Singapore

To celebrate Halloween, LEGOLAND Malaysia is offering each visiting child (age 3 to 11) who is dressed in Halloween costume complimentary admission to the park with an accompanying adult holding a full-priced ticket.

This deal is available every Friday to Sunday from 7 October to 6 November 2022..

During this period, the theme park will also be decorated with some not-so-spooky decorations and  a series of Halloween themed activities are available for all guests.

Here are some of the highlights:

New “The Great Monster Chase” 4D Movie

This is a new, exclusive 4D Movie ride with exciting chases, tongue-in-cheek humor, plus wind, bubbles, water and other special effects!

Special Monster Party Celebrations

This 2-hour special party is only available on Fridays and Saturdays from 5pm to 7pm. Guests  During this party, guests can collect candies at the Brick-or-Treat Trail, challenge the Halloween Party Games, take part in the children’s costume contest to win cool prizes and more!

Meet-and-Greet featuring Halloween LEOGO Characters

Guest gets to meet and get up close with Halloween LEOGO char

acters Lord Vampyre, Frankenstein, Witch, and the Wizard.

Marshmallow Monster Hunt at SEA LIFE Malaysia

Guests gets search around the theme park for a marshmallow monster on the loose. Spot and collect the hidden letters of his name to stand a chance to win a gift.

In addition, there are also photo-opportunities with monster-with-stilts and monster crew.

Images from LEOGOLAND Malaysia

With Covid-19 travel restrictions easing for many countries, it’s sometimes difficult to keep track of the latest travel requirements.

Here, we compiled the latest travel updates for some of the most popular destinations Singaporeans love to visit.

Last Update: 19 September 2022

Malaysia

Vaccination: Not required (1 Aug 2022)
Pre-Depature Covid Test: Not required (1 Aug 2022)
On-Arrival Covid Test: Not required (1 Aug 2022)
Quarantine: Not required (1 Aug 2022)
Mask Wearing Rules: Not required for both indoor and outdoor. Mask wearing is still mandatory in public transport and medical facilities (7 Sep 2022)

Thailand

Vaccination: Required or a negative RT-PCR  (1 Aug 2022)
Pre-Departure Covid Test: Not required (1 Apr 2022)
On-Arrival Covid Test: Not required (1 Apr 2022)
Quarantine: Not required (1 Jun 2022)
Mask Wearing Rules: Not required for both indoor and outdoor. (23 Jun 2022)
Additional Details: Thai Pass is also no longer required (1 Jul 2022)

South Korea

Vaccination: Required
Pre-Departure Covid Test: Not required (1 Sep 2022)
On-Arrival Covid Test: Required within 24 hours of arrival. Walk-in test stations available outside Incheon Airport. (~SGD$80/pax)
Quarantine: Not required (1 Jun 2022)
Mask Wearing Rules: Indoor mask wearing mandatory. Outdoor mask wearing not required. (2 May 2022)
Additional Details: Need to apply for K-ETA and input vaccination information at online portal Q-Code

Japan

Vaccination: Required
Pre-Departure Covid Test: Not required for vaccinated travelers (7 Sep 2022)
On-Arrival Covid Test: Not required (1 June 2022)
Quarantine: Not required (1 June 2022)
Mask Wearing Rules: Not mandatory mask requirement in outdoor. Mask required if indoors when one is less than 2m from others and talking.
Additional Details: Need to install handphone apps – MySOS (Health & Location monitoring) & COCOA (Contact tracing)
Additional Details: Singaporeans can enter Japan by either booking a free and easy package or guided tour through authorized travel agents. Visa is now required for all travelers including Singaporeans. Travelers must apply for a visa through authorized travel agents. It takes at least 5 working days to process the visa.

Indonesia

Vaccination: Required or negative RT-PCR Test results
Pre-Departure Covid Test: Not Required (25 Aug 2022)
On-Arrival Covid Test: Not Required
Quarantine: Not Required
Mask Wearing Rules: Mask not mandatory except for indoors and on public transport. (1 July 2022)

Taiwan

Vaccination: Required
Pre-Departure Covid Test: Not required (12 Aug 2022)
On-Arrival Covid Test: PCR Test required on arrival in airport
Quarantine: 3 days quarantine (1 Sep 2022)
Mask Wearing Rules: Mask wearing is required both indoors and outdoors except when eating or drinking, phototaking, exercising, at beach, natural reserves or onsen. (19 Sep 2022)
Additional Details: Singapore travellers need to apply for a Visa to enter Taiwan. Each application takes approximately 2 working days and cost SGD$65. (6 Sep 2022)

Vietnam

Vaccination: Do not need to produce vaccine cert (11 Aug 2022)
Pre-Departure Covid Test: Not required. (15 May 2022)
On-Arrival Covid Test: Not required.
Quarantine: Not required (16 Mar 2022)
Mask Wearing Rules: Not mandatory both indoor and outdoor except in public transport and medical facilities. (6 Sep 2022)
Additional Details: You are require to have travel insurance that covers Covid-19 treatment with a minimum coverage of USD$10,000. Download contact tracing app, PC-COVID

New Zealand

Vaccination: No longer need to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination
Pre-Departure Covid Test: Not required.
On-Arrival Covid Test: Not required.
Quarantine: Not required. (7 Mar 2022)
Mask Wearing Rules: Not required both indoors and outdoors except for medical facilities. (12 Sep 2022)
Additional Details: Complete New Zealand Traveler Declaration and be issued a travel pass before flight.

From now till 30 April 2022, Gojek Singapore is offering S$3 discounts for rides to/ from selected malls from 10am to 10pm daily.

To enjoy the promotion, simply use the promo code GOTOMALLS when making your booking. Do note each account can only use the code twice.

This offer is only valid for GoCar and GoCar XL rides.

Here’s the list of selected malls:

313@Somerset, 321 Clementi, 888 Plaza, Adelphi, Admiralty Place, Albert Complex, Albert Court, Alexandra Central, Alexandra Retail Centre, AMK Hub, Anchorpoint, Ang Mo Kio Hub, Aperia Mall, Balestier Hill Shopping Centre, Beauty World Centre, Beauty World Plaza, Bedok Mall, Bedok Point, Boon Lay Shopping Centre, Bras Basah Complex, Broadway Plaza, Buangkok Square Mall, Bugis Cube, Bugis Junction, Bugis+, Bukit Panjang Plaza, Bukit Timah Shopping Centre, Canberra Plaza, Capital Square, Cathay Cineleisure Orchard, Causeway Point, Central Mall, Central Place, Centrepoint Shopping Centre, Century Square, Changi City Point, Chinatown Complex, Chinatown Point, City Gate Mall, City Plaza, City Square, Citylink Mall, Clarke Quay Central, Clementi Mall, Compass One, Compass Point, Concord Shopping Centre, Coronation Arcade, Coronation Plaza, Delfi Orchard, Djitsun Mall, Downtown East, Duo, Eastpoint Mall, Elias Mall, Esplanade Mall, Excelsior Hotel and Shopping Centre, Fajar Shopping Centre, Far East Plaza, Far East Shopping Centre, Fortune Centre, Forum The Shopping Mall, Fu Lu Shou Complex, Funan I.T. Mall, Gek Poh Shopping Centre, Geylang Serai Malay Village, Ginza Plaza, Golden Mile Complex, Goldhill Plaza, Grantral Mall, Great World City, Greenridge Shopping Centre, Greenwich V, GR.iD, Harbourfront Centre, HDB Hub, Heartland Mall, Heeren, Hill V2, Hillion Mall, Holland Piazza, Holland Road Shopping Centre, Holland Village Raffles, Hougang 1, Hougang Green Shopping Mall, Hougang Mall, i12 Katong, Iluma, IMM Building, IMM Building Jurong East, International Building, ION Orchard, JCube, JEM, Jewel Changi Airport, Jubilee Square,
 Junction 8, Junction 9, Junction 10, Jurong Entertainment Centre, Jurong Point, Le Quest Shopping Mall, Kallang Leisure Park, Kallang Wave Mall, Katong Mall, Katong Plaza, Katong Shopping Centre, Kembangan Plaza, Keypoint, KINEX, Knightsbridge, Leisure Park Kallang, Liat Towers, Limbang Shopping Center, Little India Arcade, Lot 1 Shoppers’ Mall, Loyang Point, Lucky Chinatown, Lucky Plaza, Marina Bay Link Mall, Marina Bay Sands, Marina Leisureplex, Marina One, Marina Square, Marsiling Mall, Midpoint Orchard, Midtown, Millenia Walk, Mustafa Centre, MyVillage@Serangoon, New Cross Plaza, NeWEST Shopping Mall, NEX, Ngee Ann City (Takashimaya), Northpoint City, Northpoint Shopping Centre, Northshore Plaza, Novena Square, NTUC Hougang Mall, Oasis Terraces, OD Mall, OG Orchard, One Fullerton, One Raffles Place, Orchard Central, Orchard Emerald, Orchard Gateway, Orchard Plaza, Orchard Point, Orchard Shopping Centre, Orchard Towers, OUE Downtown Gallery, Our Tampines Hub, Pacific Plaza, Palais Renaissance, Paradiz Centre, Paragon, Park Mall, Parklane Shopping Mall, Parkway Parade, Paya Lebar Quarter (PLQ), People’s Park Centre, People’s Park Complex, Pioneer Mall, Plaza Singapura, Poiz Centre, Punggol Plaza, Queensway Shopping Centre, Raffles City Shopping Centre, Rail Mall, Riverside Point, Rivervale Mall, Rivervale Plaza, Robertson Walk, Roxy Square, Scotts Shopping Centre, Scotts Square, Seletar Mall, Sembawang Shopping Centre, Serangoon Plaza, Serene Centre, Shaw Centre, Shaw House, Shaw Plaza, Sim Lim Square, Sim Lim Tower, Sin Ming Plaza, Singapore Post Centre, Singapore Shopping Centre, South Beach Avenue, Square 2, Stamford Arts Centre, Stamford House, Star Vista, Sun Plaza, Sunshine Place, Sunshine Plaza, Suntec City Mall, Taman Jurong Shopping Centre, Tampines 1, Tampines Mall, Tampines Mart, Tang Plaza, Tanglin Mall, Tanglin Place, Tanglin Shopping Centre, Tanjong Katong Complex, Tanjong Pagar Centre (Guoco Tower), Teck Whye Shopping Centre, Tekka Mall, Thomson Plaza, Tiong Bahru Plaza, Toa Payoh Entertainment Centre, UE Shopping Mall, United Square, Upper Serangoon Shopping Center, Valley Point, Velocity@Novena, Verge, The Village Centre, Vista Point, VivoCity, Waterway Point, West Coast Plaza, West Mall, West Plaza, Westgate Mall, Wheelock Place, White Sands, Wisma Atria, Wisteria Mall, Woodlands Civic Centre, Woodlands Mart, Woodlands North Plaza, Woodlands Point, Yew Tee Point, Yew Tee Shopping Centre, Zhongshan Mall.