Istana unveils new spice and orchid gardens.

The planting of the national flower was Mrs Mary Tan's way of celebrating the nation's golden jubilee, said President Tan, while the idea for the spice garden came about after she attended the Singapore Garden Festival last year.

Istana Park

Tel: +65 6736 6622

PARKROYAL on Pickering’s Lime restaurant launches its Lime Pâtisserie during Singapore Golden Jubilee. The new sweet spot is the perfect addition to Singapore’s Central Business District.

Guests can relish a selection of delicious sliced cakes, macaroons, pralines and muffins that showcase the beautiful artistry of the restaurant’s pastry team. Diners are spoilt for choice with a wide selection of house favourites such as the classic Valrhona Chocolate Gateau, fruity Strawberry Cheesecake and the local favourite velvety soft D24 Durian Mousse cake.

Lime’s comfortable sofas and snug corner tables provide a cosy setting for guests to experience the glorious combination of artisanal desserts and a lovely tête-à-tête with loved ones amidst the iconic foliage of the hotel-in-a-garden. For those looking to impress at home or in the office, the pâtisserie also offers the option to take away some of its all-time party favourites such as indulgent Sea Salt Caramel Chocolate Tart, zesty Lemon Lime Tart, colourful Rainbow Cake and Milk Chocolate Rocher Pops which is sure to delight guests of all ages, specially kids.

PARKROYAL on Pickering, 3 Upper Pickering Street

Tel: +65 6809 8899 or Email: lime.prsps@parkroyalhotels.com

A new 8km-long Jubilee Walk has been launched. It covers historic locations in the civic district and the Marina Bay are and a new pedestrian bridge that stretches from the Merlion Park to Marina Promenade, in front of the Esplanade Theatres. 

These markers tell the story of Singapore’s progress from past to present and the future, as you walk from Fort Canning  to the Marina Bay Barrage.