The "Pearl of the Orient" offers unspoilt stretches of golden beaches, paddy fields and is steeped in history and tradition.
Our tour took us to visit the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, a stately Chinese dwelling with 18th and 19th century Chinese architecture. In 2000, it won the Most Excellent Project for the UNESCO Asia Pacific Heritage Awards for Culture Heritage Conservation.
We continued onto the colourful Thai Buddhist Temple, which houses the fourth largest Reclining Buddha in the world, measuring 108 feet, before stopping at the ornate Burmese Buddhist Temple.
We stopped for lunch at an international buffet restaurant, great food and views overlooking a river.
Heading now towards the Northern tip of the island to the Butterfly Farm.
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| This garden is set in a beautiful landscaped gardens, walk-in aviary features over 100 species of live butterflies, as well as Water Dragons and giant scorpions amongst other creatures. |
Our journey continues as we pass tropical countryside and paddy fields that make up the beautiful scenery of the island.
We took a brief moment to stop at a local fruit and spice stall for a first-hand look at the many local fruits and spices grown on this island.
Last stop on this tour is at the Baba Nyonya Mansion, also known as the Chung Keng Kooi Mansion, previously a private home belonging to a Chinese Capitan, who was the head of the Hai San secret society.
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