HomeAsiaSouth East AsiaSingaporeSingapore River Photo Walk By Marcos Detourist on October 30, 2011A walking tour along the Singapore River was what I was most excited about. Singapore is one of those cities where its river has had a significant impact in its history and development into the mega city that it is today.We would’ve already explored the area along the banks of the Singapore River if not for several mishaps, which offset our sightseeing plans. To keep up with our itinerary, we spent the whole day for a DIY photo walk along the banks of the Singapore River and old streets of nearby Chinatown.We started from the City Hall MRT station and worked our way towards the Esplanade.St. Andrew’s Cathedral Interiors of St. Andrew’s Cathedral Buildings near the exit of the City Hall MRTImmaculately clean streets Singapore Parliament HouseA very serious looking building with its slate-gray coat. Singapore Supreme Court Parliament of Singapore Museum Victoria Concert Hall Old Supreme Court Building. Last Classical architecture building to be built on the former British colony. Darn F1 track structures The Arts House at the Old Parliament Old Parliament HouseElgin Bridge. The first bridge to be built across the Singapore River.Shaded promenade along the Singapore River.Quaint shop houses of Boat Quay.View of Singapore CBD across the riverArts House at the Old ParliamentHelpful maps for tourists Life-size bronze sculptures depicting “the River Merchants.” A Scotsman, Alexander Johnston, is seated, speaking to a Malay chief and a Chinese merchant. Fullerton Hotel and the Cavernagh BridgeAsian Civilization MuseumCavernagh BridgeEsplanade ParkVintage cars exhibit at the Esplanade ParkSingapore CBD SkylineFullerton HotelEsplanade Bridge with the Singapore SkylineDurian-shaped roof of the Esplade peeping through the treesSome angles of the esplanade aren’t very flatteringNice cable stayed tent-like roof over the open-air stageDyatime view of the MerlionLoved the extemely pedestrian friendly streets of SingaporeBetter angles of the EsplanadeThe old and the newThe old, the new, and natureSingapore is a nice place to grow old inSingapore FlyerMerlion Park with the Marina Bay sandsThat UFO-like structure really caught my eye. It’s part of the new Supreme Court Building. I think it totally ruins the exquisite dome of the old building.The overcast morning light wasn’t very flattering for a photo walk of the Singapore River. If our initial plans pushed through, I would’ve wanted to visit the area in the late afternoon.I’ve envisioned taking long exposure photos of the Singapore River’s calm waters being illuminated by the nightlights of the towering skyscrapers. I can only hope that there will be a next time. It was already our last day in Singapore :(After crossing to the other side of the river, we continued our walk through the busy streets of the Central Business District and then into Singapore’s famed Chinatown.Don’t leave yet. There’s more!19 Days Malaysia and Singapore ItinerarySingapore Night Safari and first sight of the MerlionPlanning a trip to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaOrchard Road: Quick walk along Singapore's Shopping MeccaSingapore and Malaysia DIY Overland in 5 DaysChangi Airport to Bugis, SingaporePosting of new comments is disabled temporarily.Connect with Marcos on:Detourista.comMarcosDetourist.comFacebookInstagramTwitterDetourista.comDiscover more travel guides and blogs about the Philippines and beyond by Marcos DetouristChoose your next destination: Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam