Task 3: Activities along the river in the past/present

Activities shown in the past along the Singapore River

Ø  Row-boats was operated by the Indians before bridges was built in the past.

Ø  In the 1860s, most of the shipping business was held in boat quay.

Ø  As many trading activities was held in boat quay, the employment rate for coolies increased.

Activities shown along the Singapore River now

Ø  There are now river taxis on the Singapore River which can show you the buildings along the Singapore River in a glimpse.

(http://www.singaporetaxitour.com/images/images/river_taxi.jpg  )

Ø  There are several bars, pubs and restaurants in boat quay that allows tourists to have a break after a tiresome walk.

 (http://www.asiaexplorers.com/singapore/boatquay/00.jpg)

Ø  In Clarke Quay, there is a G-Max Reverse Bungee along the Singapore River.

 http://www.focussingapore.com/gallery-images/large/G-Max-Reverse-Bungy/g-max-reverse-bungy.jpg )