Singapore, just recently considered a poor, backward country, now has everything it needs to meet the needs of modern people. This is work at prestigious enterprises in electronics, shipbuilding, scientific institutions, banks, shopping centers, etc. The developed infrastructure of modern tourism and recreation in Singapore seems to have reached its perfection. The possibilities of the entertainment complex Resorts World Sentosa confirm the great desire of many tourists to visit it.
History
The opening of the unique recreation center Resorts World Sentosa took place in 2010. It is located on an island known for its rare landscape, conditions for recreation and entertainment Sentosa. By the way, it is one of the large islands of the state of Singapore. At that time, it housed the world-famous Marine Life Park, Universal Studio park and other objects important for tourists. It was forbidden to change the conditions of their activity, to worsen the natural landscape of the island. The creators of the project were able to fit into it the entire complex structure of the complex, preserving the extraordinary flora of the tropical island.
Resorts World Sentosa was built by Genting Singapore on the basis of a joint project by US architect Michael Graves. Its cost was 6.59 billion local dollars. It is located on an area of about 50 hectares. The iconic resort of the tropics has confirmed the country's reputation as a world leader in the leisure and entertainment industry. The fantastic area of the city consists of numerous exclusive buildings, hotels, spa centers, a unique entertainment area filled with a variety of attractions for all ages and levels of physical fitness.
On the territory of the complex there are hotels, restaurants, shops, a maritime museum, a water park, a lagoon of smart dolphins, and many other leisure activities. All architectural elements are interconnected, surrounded by greenery and flowers. Vegetation occupies about 70% of the area of the complex. Now the average number of tourists who come here annually has reached 14 million.
Casino
Humanity is not able to cope with certain traits of its character, for example, the state of excitement in the processes of greed. The rates of gladiatorial battles of Ancient Rome, China, the creation of the first playing cards gradually transformed into a powerful industry for making a profit. The first casinos were born in the 17th century in the famous Venice.
Roulette gambling took over the planet instantly. Now Las Vegas is considered synonymous with such casino games. In the middle of the 19th century, casinos acquired the status of an official institution. Security appeared, the requirements for visiting establishments, including the dress code, were approved. To accept the offers of the institution or not is a personal matter for everyone. It must be remembered that huge amounts of profits accumulating in casinos are beneficial to any state.
Resorts World Sentosa Casino is considered the financial backbone of the entire resort. A diverse range of slot machines, located among luxurious, comfortable halls, attracts a large number of gamblers. Even in the year of opening, the casino had a profit of about $ 3 million. The Singapore government was forced to control the growing addiction to gambling among the local population.
For them, a tax has been introduced for visiting the casino. It is forbidden to be in the casino in shorts, slippers, persons under the age of 21. Foreign tourists present documents confirming citizenship and age at the entrance. Big wins do not happen often, but the wish “What if you're lucky” cannot be stopped. Moreover, if you are in a tropical paradise.
The first casino in the country is located in the Crockfords Tower Hotel. From it you can see the beautiful southern coast of the city. Interestingly, the list of buildings in the complex includes 6 buildings of world-class hotels. The huge hotel complex consists of 1900 rooms, numerous restaurants, bars, conference rooms, symposia, unique recreation areas with swimming pools. All buildings have an unusual architectural style and interior design.
Entertainment
The entertainment zone is located in the central part of the complex. It resembles an ever-moving beehive, where thousands of people walk along the boulevard, surrounded by attractions, shops, and local attractions. At nightfall, the place comes alive with renewed vigor. Hundreds of laser lights, modern LED lighting, together with ringing streams of water from amazing fountains, form an amazing harmony of fire, metal, earth, air.
Thanks to the theme parks of the complex, it is possible to wander around ancient Egypt, Madagascar in one day, walk along the busy streets of, for example, New York, Hollywood. By the way, there are 20 different attractions dedicated to Hollywood films for children. Famous heroes of transformers from cartoons, Shrek, residents of "Water World", "Jurassic Park", as if alive will appear in front of them. Of interest are cognitive programs for children from three to 18 years old in "Kid's Clube".
The complex implements endless possibilities of having fun, interestingly. Along with attractions, theme park entertainment, satisfaction of gambling needs in a casino, you can visit musical concerts of famous world performers, plunge into the blissful world of numerous spa centers, take part in circus shows, festivals.
Crane Dance Show
A memorable celebration called the Crane Dance Show starts every day in the evening. A fairy tale in the form of a pair of cranes appears among the waves of the sea. Their height reaches the level of a 10-storey building. The backlit special effect gives the impression of living birds performing a beautiful "Crane Dance". A spectacular, gentle dance of love, touching cranes, created by high-tech methods, makes an unforgettable impression. The entrance to the show is free. You can take part in it by walking in the direction of the embankment along the FestiveWalk.
Restaurants
Walking around Singapore, it is impossible not to find a place where you can appreciate the local cuisine. There are about 500 restaurants in the country, many food centers with small eateries. The proposals on the menu consist of an amazing list of dishes from various national cuisines of the world. The infrastructure of the entertainment complex provides excellent restaurants, which often employ chefs from the country, the dishes that can be tasted in them. Each hotel has a place where you can get to know the real gastronomic paradise of the country. Delicious lunch is offered in the following places:
Hard Rock Cafe. Dinner in style is offered in a popular location with a pleasant atmosphere. America.
Malaysian Food Street. Fans of the national cuisine of the country have a choice of numerous types of seafood. These are squid, oysters, mussels, shrimps.
Ruyi cafe. A fast food restaurant will allow you to taste delicious Asian dishes at an affordable price.
The finest traditions of Asian culinary arts in Singapore have reached perfection. Gastronomic tourism has taken a special place here. It is popular with residents of different countries. Is it possible to refuse to try chili dishes - crab, dumplin dumplings, dim sum buns, satay, rendangai, etc. Even fried noodles and rice have a special taste here.
How to get to Resorts World Sentosa
The address of the complex is 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269. There is a fee to visit this land area of the country. Its value depends on the type of transport chosen for the trip. For tourists staying in hotels on the island, the payment will be canceled. Confirmation of hotel reservation is presented upon check-in. Travel time to the location of the complex is about 20 minutes. Transport communication by the island is realized by the following travel options:
Sentosa Express or train attraction.It starts at Sentosa Station, located on the third level of the country's large shopping center Vivo City, to which they travel by subway with a stop at Harbor Front station. Singapore Cable Car. It is considered the longest, most comfortable among all similar structures in the world. This is an example of modern, safe technology, built on the basis of modern technologies. Traveling in a transparent cabin, starting on the 15th floor of the tower, passing over a beautiful landscape, delights all tourists. The departure point is at Cable Car Station.
Hiking on the Sentosa Boardwalk, which is a walking bridge with moving walkways - escalators. Cruise ships can be seen from the bridge. Sit in small, cozy cafes, enjoying the surroundings and working around the clock. People travel from the airport to the island by public transport. To do this, at the Harbor Front metro station, go to the VivoCity shopping center and continue the journey by Express.
Traveling to an entertainment complex called Resorts World Sentosa is interesting at any time of the year. But if you come here on New Year's Eve, then the existing possibilities of travel to the island will be supplemented by numerous shuttles and taxis. Everything here is thought out to the last detail. You can admire the extraordinary imagination and skill of the country's inhabitants anywhere in the complex, at any time of the year, day or night.
