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On Kusu and St. John's Islands, there are quiet swimming lagoons, a couple of which
have quite nice views of the city.
BICYCLE RENTAL
Bicycles are not for rent within the city limits, and traffic does not really allow for cycling
on city streets, so sightseeing by bicycle is not recommended for city touring. If you plan
a trip out to Sentosa, cycling provides a great alternative to that island's tram system and
gets you closer to the parks and nature there. For a little light cycling, most people head
out to East Coast Park, where rentals are inexpensive, the scenery is nice on cooler days,
and there are plenty of great stops for eating along the way. One favorite place where the
locals go for mountain-biking sor ts of adv entures (and to cy cle amid the old kampong
villages) is Pulau Ubin, off the northeast coast of Singapore.
AT EAST COAST PARK There are several rental shops for bicy cles and inline skates
along the East Coast Park; couples and families often hir e tandems, too. Try SDK Rec-
reation ( & 65/6445-2969 ), near M cDonald's at Carpar k C; open 7 days fr om about
11am to 8 or 9pm. Rentals are S$4 to S$8 (US$2.70-US$5.35/£1.80-£3.60) per hour,
depending on the type and quality bike y ou're looking for . I dentification may be
requested, or leave a S$50 (US$34/£23) deposit.
ON SENTOSA ISLAND There are several rental places near S iloso Beach off S iloso
Road, a short walk from Underwater World (see “Sentosa Island,” earlier in this chapter).
There's a kiosk at S akae S ushi ( & 65/6271-6385 ) and another at Costa S ands
( & 65/6275-2471 ). Both ar e open 7 days fr om around 10am to 6:30 or 7pm. R ental
for a standard bicycle is S$5 (US$3.35/£2.25) per hour . A mountain bike goes for S$8
(US$5.35/£3.60) per hour. Identification is required.
IN PULAU UBIN When y ou get off the ferr y, there are a number of places to r ent
bikes. The shops are generally open between 8am and 6pm and will charge between S$8
and S$14 (US$5.35-US$9.40/£3.60-£6.30) per day , depending on which bike y ou
choose. Most rental agents will hav e a map of the island for y ou—take it. Even though
it doesn't look too impressive, it'll be a great help.
GOLF
Golf is big in S ingapore, and although ther e are quite a fe w clubs, many ar e exclusively
for members only. However, many places are open for limited play b y nonmembers. All
will require you bring an international par certificate. Most hotel concierges will be glad
to make arrangements for you, and this may be the best way to go. Also, it's really popu-
lar for Singaporeans to go on day trips to M alaysia for the best courses.
Changi Golf Club This 9-hole walking course is par 34, and nonmembers may play
at this priv ate club only on w eekdays (walk-ins okay , but adv ance booking r ecom-
mended). They may even be able to set y ou up with other play ers. The course opens at
7:30am. Last tee is 4:30pm.
20 Netheravon Rd. & 65/6545-5133. Greens fees S$45 (US$30/£20); caddy f ees S$10 (US$6.70/£4.50).
Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm. Closed for maintenance Mon mornings.
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Marina Bay Golf Course This 18-hole golf course opened in 2006 and comes with
a great view of the city skyline. It's designed to resemble a Scottish links-style course, with
91 challenging pot bunkers. M arina Bay even offers night golfing fr om Wednesday to
Friday, with the course entir ely floodlit. The attached driving range is open daily fr om
7am to 10:15pm.
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