A pollution-free country that offers every type of delight, be it delicious food, affordable shopping, strenuous outdoor activities, Singapore is a city that truly inspires. One such adorable inspiration is The Live Turtle and Tortoise Museum.
Take a slow and steady walk through The Live Turtle and Tortoise Museum and be amazed at every step by the sheer volume of species that you will see. Located on the Chinese Garden Road, Singapore, this museum proudly holds the Guinness World Record for the largest living collection of turtles, tortoises and artefacts. Wonder how many there really are? Well, the museum has a thumping amount of over 800 tortoises and turtles with a variety of over 50 different species.
One of the most exciting features of this museum is the fact that visitors are allowed to pet the reptilians at the petting corner and have a one-on-one private moment with their favourite choice while also being able to feed them. Along with this you can also watch as a turtle lays her eggs.
Amongst the many Chinese beliefs, there is one that states that turtles and tortoises bring good fortune and longevity and so, along with the massive collection of reptiles, the museum also boasts thousands of toys, ornaments, tableware and funky furniture dedicated to these calm, easy-going shelled species. Get all your questions answered by the tour guides or just meet the tortoise/turtle collector. Some of the many wonders include a live two-headed six-legged turtle, the Asian Turtle of Fortune (stroke its shell for good luck), the 30-year old African Spurred Tortoise to name but just a few.
After an enjoyable learning experience at The Live Turtle and Tortoise Museum unwind at the Somerset Bencoolen Singapore where you will get the best of luxury living. These apartments come equipped with a stylish kitchen, daily housekeeping service, en suite bathrooms and floor to ceiling windows that afford spectacular views of the city and much more.
So visit Singapore and be inspired by the environmental beauty in which the turtles and tortoises are preserved while enjoying an extravagant stay at the Somerset Bencoolen Singapore which is one of the finest Singapore serviced apartments. Educate yourself at the reptilian museum coupled with an amazing serviced apartment Singapore and you’ve got a beautiful holiday.
Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.