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THE RIVER

The Singapore River had always been the heart of life in Singapore even before Raffles landed, but for many years during the 20th century life here was dead quite literally. Rapid urban development that began in the 1950s turned the river into a giant sewer, killing all plant and animal life in it. In the mid-1980s, though, the government began a large and surprisingly successful cleanup project; and shortly thereafter, the buildings at Boat Quay and Clarke Quay were restored. Now the areas on both banks of the river offer entertainment, food, and pubs day and night.

Boat Quay * Known as "the belly of the carp" by the local Chinese because of its shape, this area was once notorious for its opium dens and coolie shops. Nowadays, thriving restaurants boast every cuisine imaginable and the rocking nightlife offers up a variety of sounds-jazz, rock, blues, Indian, and Caribe that are lively enough to get any couch potato tapping his feet. See singapore & malaysia websections 4 and 7 for dining and nightlife suggestions, and remember to pronounce quay key if you don't want people to look at you funny.

Located on the south bank of the Singapore River between Cavenagh Bridge and Elgin Bridge.
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