Clarke Quay (Singapore) > Reviews

Advantages: Pleasant surroundings, good food, central location
Disadvantages: Not exactly authentic Singapore

...last visit in the 1980s. Clarke Quay, quite simply, is an area which is almost unrecognisable these days. Named after Andrew Clarke, the second governor of Singapore, and sometime governor of The Straits Settlements in the late 19th century, it was once, along with nearby Boat Quay, the epicentre of Singapore's world of commerce. River trade moved out of town a long time ago, however, and the area, much polluted by the late 20th century, underwent ... Read review

Advantages: enjoyable and sunny.
Disadvantages: maybe a ripoff for locals

Clarke Quay was historically known for its commercial position as a trading grounds for merchants in the earlier part of 19th century. It was along this side of the river that Sir Stamford Raffles sailed into what has been acclaimed to a natural port and harbour, to discover the island of Singapore. He felt so sure of its success as a method of buisness and trade that he traded some island in Indonesia with the Dutch for Singapore. Anyway, if you ... Read review