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Asian Civilisations Museum *** The old Tao Nan School, which dates from 1910, was completely renovated and reopened in 1997 to house the Asian Civilisations Museum. Beautiful and clear exhibits display fine collections of jade, calligraphy, ceramics, furniture, and artworks, all offering visitors the chance to trace the archipelago's rich Chinese heritage. Changing exhibits in the temporary galleries represent the other Asian civilizations.

39 Armenian St. 6516332-3015. Adults SS3 (USS1.70), children and seniors S$1.50 (US86~). Tues-Sun 9am-6pm (extended hours Fri until 9pm). Free guided tours in English Tues-Fri 11 am and 2pm, with an extra tour on weekends at 3:30. City Hall MRT, and follow Stamford Rd. to Armenian St.

Bugis Street/Bugis Junction If you happened to visit Singapore in the seventies, and remember Bugis as a haven for transvestites and sex shows, you're in for a big surprise: Bugis Street ain't what it used to be. In place of the decadence is a giant shopping mall, Parco Bugis Junction. There's also a night market with a few bargains on cheap chic, curio items, accessories, and video disks.

The area around Bugis Street has a more benign history. The Bugis, fierce and respected warriors, were some of the first people to settle on Singapore in its early years. Raffles took note of their boat-building skills and, as part of his master town plan, included Bugis Town to attract more of them to the island.

Bugis MRT stop, across from Parco Bugis Junction shopping mall.
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