Throughout history, the Singapore River, which is nothing more than a canal has played a pivotal role in transportation, trade and tourism. Centuries have passed and lifestyles have evolved, but Singaporeans still prize the waterway so much so that a hive of activity takes place on the river banks and the prime lands of the country are at the water mouth of the river.

With many commercial activities taking place in its vicinity, the MRT has many access points to Singapore River, making it an easily accessible site. Unlike the rivers found in other parts of the world, the Singapore River is only a modest three to four kilometers in length. However, the fascinating scenery, restaurants that line the shore and the engaging boat rides offer an experience which is double fold. The multiethnic cuisine served at the restaurants usually lure in many tourists to the area and the seductive powers of the calm canal have these same connoisseurs blazing away in boats towards the horizon, or Marina Bay, where the river finally empties itself.

The river is one constituent of the Marina Reservoir which is a catchment used to irrigate the Singaporean lands. With the advent of land reclamation in the area, the importance of the river as a means of transportation or of trade has diminished, but opened additional avenues for the advancement of leisure and tourism in the locality.

A casual stroll along the banks would enlighten you of the elemental forms of trade that took place in the very places that now exhibit contemporary flair and form. The sculptures that dot the wayside make your mind traverse through the ages to an era of laid-back lifestyles.

After a long day of fondling the riverside, it is picturesque to watch the sun hide itself in the distant ocean waves towards twilight. This is when the cameras come into action to capture some visions that are well worth a thousand words.

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