Discover Singapore through these Crazy Rich Experiences

Feast on local delights at Newton Food Centre Featured in Crazy Rich Asians as the hawker centre where characters Nick Young, Rachel Chu, Colin Khoo and Araminta Lee had their first meal after touching down in Singapore, Newton Food Centre is home to over 80 hawker stalls. Visitors should try famous hawker delights from stalls like Thye Hong Hokkien Mee (stir-fried prawn noodles), TKR Satay (grilled skewered meat) and Heng Carrot Cake (a savoury fried dish made of eggs, rice flour and white radish). Located within Central Singapore, you will be spoilt for choice by the tantalising variety of local food on offer—all while soaking in the sights and sounds of this bustling food capital. Address: 500 Clemenceau Avenue North Opening hours: Daily noon till late Trace Eleanor Young's footsteps at Ann Siang Hill If visitors trace the footsteps of Eleanor Young just before her dramatic confrontation at the mahjong parlour, they will find themselves in the historic district of Ann Siang Hill. Many of these intricately decorated shophouses, built in the late 19th to 20th centuries, sport Peranakan* motifs that incorporate Asian and European architectural influences. Today, these grand dames have mostly been repurposed as trendy restaurants and speakeasies, although one Chinese clan house that has been painstakingly preserved can still be spotted among them. If you are in the area and in the mood for a tipple, you should try the award-winning bars Nutmeg & Clove and Operation Dagger, which have been ranked among Asia’s 50 Best Bars in recent years. As for gourmands, you can satiate your taste buds at one-Michelin-starred Nouri, which is helmed by Chef-Owner Ivan Brehm and serves the finest fusion cuisine. If you desire a more in-depth discovery of the Peranakan culture, visit the neighbourhoods of Joo Chiat/Katong. *The term is an Indonesian/Malay word that means “local born”, which generally refers to people of Chinese and Malay/Indonesian heritage. Indulge in epicurean eats at CHIJMES Now a popular haven that comprises many acclaimed dining establishments, CHIJMES stands for the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus Middle Education School. This former convent and Catholic girls school is the second oldest building still standing in Singapore. March into the grand splendour of CHIJMES Hall, just like Araminta did during her wedding scene in the movie. Officially recognised as a national monument in 1990, CHIJMES is where visitors should keep a lookout for unique tropical flora and birds, which embellish the 648 capitals of this Gothic marvel. Afterward, head on a gastronomic adventure through the enclave’s many restaurants. Guests can take their pick from a range of epicurean experiences, ranging from modern Australian fine dining at Whitegrass to sophisticated Chinese cuisine at Lei Garden restaurant. Both establishments were awarded one Michelin star each in 2018, so diners here are in for a satiating treat. CHIJMES Hall and the surrounding lawn area can also be booked for private events. To make bookings, call +65 6336 5320 or email chijmes@watabe-wedding.com.sg. Be awed by the lush futuristic landscape of Gardens by the Bay With stunning waterfront views and futuristic Supertrees up to 50 metres in height, the 101-hectare Gardens by the Bay was a definite shoo-in for Colin Khoo and Araminta Lee’s “wedding of the year”. Superlatives abound in this place, which sports the world’s largest greenhouse, called the Flower Dome, and the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, which can be admired within the climate-controlled Cloud Forest. With landscapes ranging from the verdant, ever-changing floral displays at the Flower Dome to the misty highlands of the Cloud Forest, the Gardens are sure to please all kinds of nature-lovers. As daylight fades, head down to Supertree Grove, where they will be dazzled by the Garden Rhapsody lightshow that is held against these majestic tree structures, displaying daily at 7.45pm and 8.45pm. Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive Website: gardensbythebay.com.sg Get on top of the world at Marina Bay Sands® Featured in the film as the emphatic backdrop of Nick Young and Rachel Chu’s lavish engagement party, this integrated resort is an iconic landmark along the Singapore skyline. Enjoy a 360-degree view of the cityscape from the Sands Skypark. Kick back with a tipple in hand, soak in magnificent vistas and enjoy first-class service at CÉ LA VI Restaurant and Skybar. From admiring three-dimensional exhibits at the ArtScience Museum to catching award-winning productions at the MasterCard Theatres, you will be captivated by the array of entertainment that this luxurious destination offers.

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